The ultimate comprehensive guide to everything from drawing basics to advanced techniques
Adobe expert Ted Alspach reveals the latest on Illustrator CS4’s new features and thoroughly explains how to integrate Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite 4
Teaches you step-by-step how to create designs that work beautifully, whether in print or online
Covers the basics of drawing, painting, coloring, and uncoloring
Offers essential tips for mastering paths, masks, blends, patterns, transparency, and type
Introduces you to enhanced Smart Guides and a new Crop Area tool
Demonstrates how to work in multiple pages with CS4’s new Artboard tool
Packed with practical tips and tricks to improve designs and conquer the Web with scripts and online design techniques