A guide for students new to digital illustration as well as computer graphics and arts teachers and working graphic artists looking for fresh ways to use Adobe Illustrator software. It explains the... This description may be from another edition of this product.
I am a computer programmer/web designer familiar with adobe photoshop, but I wanted to learn more about designing with illustrator. I knew how to get around the program, but was not confident in using it. This book was wonderful - it's great for beginners, and I love how it encourages you to use keystrokes to get things done, instead of the mouse (much faster).
The best book to learn Illustrator CS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
I loved this book, this book is diferent of all that I saw, Annesa Hartman teachs Illustrator with the focus on design. Entire book has real design projects, in the first leson we can learn how to draw and edit vector points drawing a real world logo!! Not only squares and balls ! It`s easy to read an to understand a pleasure.
The best teaching tool for Illustrator CS
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
Annesa's book is a step-by-step book aimed at the Illustrator newbie that doesn't assume some esoteric knowledge of the product. For example, in another Illustrator book, it told me how to create a Template Layer but didn't bother explaining how to work with it. I was lost and a bit miffed! From the first chapter, of Annesa's book you get your feet wet and have a feeling of competency by the time you've finished. Unheard of in most training books. Great CD, too, with lessons and a CAD demo program.
Most specific and gets to the point, quickly!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Rather than elaborate on long drawn out details,"Exploring Illustrator" by Annesa Hartman immediately gets right to the point with specific "helpful" information. The book dosen't bore you with a lot of jargon before focusing on what you are really interested in learning.
just right
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
The contents of this book was perfectly organized and explained for my technical development needs. Although I have a good deal of experience in a professional capacity with developing digital materials, I do not consider myself as especially artistically inclined or technically intuitive. Without being condescending and without any unnecessary handholding, Hartman has set up an engaging process to become comfortable and skilled with Illustrator. It's conveniently developed for the reader to work sequencially at his or her own pace or move around based on personal background knowledge and interest. The "look" of the book is appealing, and I really appreciated the warm and personable writing tone used by the author.
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