Comments on: Day Nine: Why I Love Illustrator Day

By: Kuky

Kuky — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 23:53:01 +0000

I was playing with Illustrator last night. I had so much fun with it. And I was going to write a post about it so came back to your post. Then I saw the link you put up for the video. OH MY FREAKING GOD, that was amazing. I think I sat there with my mouth open watching it. Wow I have so much to learn. I hope you talk about Illustrator more.

By: Susan

Susan — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 15:21:28 +0000

*taking notes*…every little bit of knowledge about Illustrator has helped me so much! It really is fun once you get the hang of it. I’m definitely not completely comfortable using it though.

By: justJENN

justJENN — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 04:48:21 +0000

I love my wacom tablet, but I agree, the mouse is easier to use sometimes.

By: Lauren

Lauren — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 15:11:03 +0000

Illustrator has made me cry. You’ve inspired me to not give up.

By: Spandrel Studios

Spandrel Studios — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 13:11:45 +0000

Your explanation is brilliant – I know a few people I’m going to send to this post! I’d been toying with the idea of learning at least the basics of Illustrator because I’m one of those sorry souls who’s created my logo in PhotoShop (hey, I’m a writer and jewelry designer, not an illustrator) but you’ve inspired me to give it a whirl! Thank you!

By: gorillabuns

gorillabuns — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:20:37 +0000

i’ve only used illustrator 1.0 back in like 1989. needless to say, my graphic design degree is totally worthless now.

By: erika

erika — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:48:51 +0000

o, and thanks for that link to Lerms, incredible to watch. i definitely need to brush up my skills.

By: erika

erika — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 23:47:35 +0000

fabulous post. i still don’t have a firm grip on using illustrator and i use a tablet.

i thought you did too! same goes for amanda! no questions for now, but i’m sure i will have some in the future.

By: amanda woodward

amanda woodward — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:30:02 +0000

We have a kinship, you and I. I create my vector illos with the mouse and pen tool as well. NO tablet! I feel the same way…

Although I’ve grown tired of working entirely in vector, I do feel glad for learning it. All of the struggles way back when make it so effortless now.

By: girl fried egg

girl fried egg — Sat, 10 Nov 2007 20:01:48 +0000

I need to get better with Illustrator, so I thoroughly enjoyed this post. Of course, I still have tons of questions. Need to take a class, or I might get that book becky recommended (thanks!).

I don’t know how it could be done exactly, and it might reveal too many secrets, but I’d love to see a step by step SAJ process for how you build your ills.