Objective:

Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the use of the Paintbrush and Blob Brush tools in Illustrator by producing brushstrokes and filled shapes so that they can recognize and apply the unique properties of these tools.  

Video Links:

How to Create a New Document:   https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/create-new-document.html

How to Use Brushes: https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/use-brushes.html

Topics Discussed:

• Start a new document in Illustrator CC using the Welcome screen.
• Adjust settings in the New Document dialog box.
• Establish multiple artboards.
• Brush Tool
• Blob Tool
• Choosing a brush style
• Changing the stroke color
• Creating freeform lines, shapes, and other paths

Assignment:

Create a new Illustrator Web document with four default-sized artboards. Save this document as “YOURNAME – Illustrator Week 1”. We will use this document throughout the week to practice with the basic drawing tools.

Differentiate between and correctly use the Brush and Blob Brush tools by drawing a face with the Brush tool (two eyes, a nose, a mouth and a head) on the upper left artboard, then drawing a face with the Blob Brush tool on the same artboard. Choose appropriate brush strokes and sizes, and compare how the brushstrokes are different. Pay particular attention to the special path-merging properties of the Blob Brush. Save your document, and we will continue working on this document throughout this week.

Assigned: January 5th, 2022
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 7th, 2022