13 beginner tips and tricks for adobe illustrator 2019

[@nicklauterbach393]

I have been attempting to learn how to use Illustrator during this quarantine and this was very informative. Thanks

[@CrysisVN]

same

[@Strawberrysunset23]

Me tooo

[@natalievelazquez4527]

Same but I find it so difficult !

[@nicklauterbach393]

Natalie Velazquez let me know if you ever need help.

[@xyzeaxom7032]

@@natalievelazquez4527 same

[@tokyopulis]

in just about 18 minutes, I already know how to use the software in a beginner way! This video is very helpful. You'll learn techniques in minutes.

[@internetfather4105]

at 18:24, Nathaniel goes "Especially for those of us, who are beginners". Wow, I mean look how much this guy cares for us man...I mean daily videos at an excellent quality and teaching you everything including the small things people would expect you to know. Nathaniel is the best. Love you man, No homo.

[@arxemyst3907]

I agree with you. My English is not rlly good. But somehow i can understand his explanation. Clear and bold. A lil bit too fast but i can rewind it :3

[@tangled6931]

wow, and this is just 1/10,000 of what illustrator can do--I'm overwhelmed but impressed. thanks.

[@jlambert12013]

This is the best beginner Illustrator tutorial out there.

[@a.169]

Hey ! Just wanted to take the time and thank you for your amazing tutorials! I've tried taking classes but almost all teachers have been incredibly boring and HARSH! I really enjoy learning from you and I've progressed A LOT since I found your channel. so ... Thank you again man ! God bless

[@belynderondigo6406]

thanks sir. i like how you explaining everything. you are slow and no loud background music like other youtubers

[@drawwithro9997]

Never stop learning as soon someday we gonna teach the younger ones, Thanks for sharing your knowledge to us.

[@joeyblaze194]

As a portrait artist who's been creating for about 7 years now the biggest lesson I've learned is that you should never stop learning. I know all these techniques but I'm here anyway because sometimes I find something new and useful. When it comes to art there are no limits. It's an expression and an extension of your imagination and creativity. The day I stop trying to learn more is the day I'll give up art and probably my sanity.

[@slicedbread622]

2:02: "You could also just use the backslash key". The creator means forward slash. Great video!

[@prntm926]

hey, thank u dude

[@joeyblaze194]

Yeah, I've noticed in the industry that everyone refers to the forward slash as backslash. It's been this way so long I don't even bother differentiating or correcting people anymore. I just call the thing a backslash and keep it movin' because that's what people know lol

[@mortiige5397]

I thought I was buggin like, "dude I'm deleting my shape" . , .

[@anyrei]

@@mortiige5397 Same but even with the forward slash it didn't work. maybe it's a different key outside and english keyboard

[@playitcool5055]

Dude. Thank you. The simplicity and speed of this is absolutely optimal!

[@jaimemorgan5323]

Thanks so much for this overview. I've been using an older version of Illustrator for over a decade. Returning to freelance design after having kids, you have spotlighted lots of nifty new functions that I might never have looked into. Now they will definitely improve my workflow :)

[@TheAttmaster9]

Dude, up to this point I have hated illustrator because no one could teach it properly, these tips are going to be very helpful. Thank you.

[@TheChameleon2008]

you should hate adobe 24/7

[@dayanaabv6073]

one of the best tutorials ive ever seen, thanks for this

[@Ars_Fabula_TTRPG]

Thank you for these tips. I learned the basics of illustrator YEARS ago so it was nice to get to see some ideas from someone who uses it regularly.

[@ghostratz]

Omg tip #13. You've made my life so much easier 😭💕 The way I was doing it was so complicated

[@scientist100]

The shortcut is Ctrl+Shift+O

[@ACOnetwork]

I was always doing it from main menu :D

[@PhillyFlyersss]

i am not joking, i started using photoshop and illustrator when i was 16 years old from watching your tutorials. I am now 26, and beyond advanced in both of these programs. Thanks so much for years of knowledge man, you really had a huge impact on my life, as corny as that sounds haha.

[@oficado58]

Learned more from this video than I have with my professor at uni in half a semester :/

[@joeyblaze194]

I went to school for graphic design and I learned more from youtube and practice than any classroom. By the time I was graduating I had my professors coming to me for advice for how to use certain tools and create certain effects. Sure schools can show you how to use certain tools and techniques, but all they're really doing is opening a door for you. You have to walk through that door and apply those things yourself and that's where the real learning comes in. School taught me how to brand a business and all that fun nonsense. I taught myself how to be a portrait artist. Wish I'd known that before I put myself in all that debt. 🤦‍♂️

[@OrincyWhyteDesigns]

Oficado Graphics i was just talking about this ! School only teaches the basics. At no point in college was I taught the blend or mesh tool 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@bobdull3148]

Same here

[@marcellkr0ss]

I'm not really a beginner but I watched the whole thing just because it's entertaining. You are both educational and entertaining.

[@MatanZilberstein]

Hey man! You speak so fast. That is exactly what made me succeed to understand your points. Here`s the thing, here`s the workflow, do that and that and that- Bang, no dragging around. I Enjoy your tutorials, thanks.

[@Yoshi-dl4qv]

I ve been following lots of tutorials for the past years for all kinds of programs, this one was one of the best tutorials I ever saw!!!

[@riog7461]

Feels like I learned a lot more than basics in a very straightforward, easy tutorial. I was able to pause then try on my own throughout this video without having to rewind over and over to figure out what you meant. Bookmarking this one for future help.

[@MOODMIKE]

Not gonna lie, this was worth the 18 minutes and 53 seconds. Thanks

[@drawingman7324]

Thanks. This is going to make me look like a pro at my Internship

[@ACOnetwork]

Knowlege is gold, knowlege + training = unbeatable :D

[@nasikgrafix3613]

wow this video has really unveiled the uses of basic tools in illustrator

[@vandolynbradley7595]

Thanks I really enjoyed your tutorial and MUST watch it again and again until I get those tips and tricks done

[@znefas]

Big tip: Ditch the pathfinder panel completely by pressing Shift + M to use the Shape builder tool! It's a lot more intuitive and visual, since you can merge shapes by dragging in between them, divide by clicking one shape, and removing by holding down Alt! Sometimes, it's better to use the pathfinder for more complex shapes with lots of merging, but other than those scenarios, the Shape Builder tool is very amazing.

[@joeyblaze194]

I'd consider myself pretty advanced as far as using illustrator and I create some rather in-depth pieces. I still like to watch tutorials and design videos from other artists because I feel like there's always more to learn. When every new artist hits a certain point where they're comfortable using the tools they know and it works for them, they feel as if they've mastered it and there's no more to learn. I felt this way a while but I've slowly learned that you can't depend on thinking you know all there is to know and that there's always some new technique or way of approaching things that may be more efficient. I love when I find out something useful that I thought I already knew but used in a different way. I've always created my fills individually and I never use stroke and expand. I use the pen tool for everything as I feel it creates a more authentic hand drawn feel but when you showed the part about the global coloring you opened a whole new door for me. When you have 742081 layers and (I do portrait work so similar colors is something that comes up a lot in regards to shadows/highlighting) you have to recolor certain parts of the illustration, the magic wand just doesn't cut it because obviously it picks up all similar colors. Global color just made my life 10 million times easier, and I've been doing this type of work for yearssss. So fellow artists, take note of this mans techniques! Take note of all techniques and play with all the tools! Don't be afraid to mess up because it's the mistakes that teach us and guide us to better artistry! Thanks for this great video man!

[@mehrnazaboutalebi2862]

thank you mate! this was amazing. To the point, fast, useful and just perfect. Thanks

[@amina2450]

the thing with the alignment, I learned about it on skillshare but you just explained it so much better. Thank you

[@pradipsongara2810]

Global color tips is very helpful.Thanks

[@okinu4044]

Thanks for uploading this video. This is very helpful for beginners like me.

[@susannebukatz4457]

Yes, Sir, I enjoyed it! I’ve been working with Illustrator for years but I only used the tip of the iceberg, so you gave me a lot of a-haaa! moments.

[@11277mikey]

Direct, informative with no fluff... love it! Thanks.

[@marianniranjan4385]

Man you deserve 15 million subs. You are so underrated. You are one of the few producing top notch content in this platform. ♥️

[@danielvasquez2034]

I had found out about your channel a few weeks ago and had saved the “glass planet” tutorial but just today actually created it and finally discovering the rest of your videos! Amazing stuff man!! Subscribed :)

[@mkmooney7]

This is great! Watched a bunch of videos and googled stuff. No luck. Finally, this got me making stuff.

[@omarmega4093]

Bro, I came here expecting nothing and now I feel fucking illuminated, amazing.

[@MrZlep]

Additional tip: 4:30 you can not only feel the click but the arrow changes color from black to white when you snap to the anchor point. This tip helped me a lot in the past when I worked with very complex shapes.

[@TheBrehmfamily]

I couldn't feel the snap so this tip about the arrow changing color helped greatly. Thanks!

[@MrMeeseeksLookAtMe]

What a bloody legend! Such a great lesson and very easy to follow along, excellent teacher, wish I had you at my uni!

[@Fidious]

Thanks for the table of contents, it really saves me time

[@tahirsyed2055]

Buddy, all are good tips. Thanks

[@JeremyChone]

Very cool. Love the pace and content.

[@JollyRogerTheDodger]

I'm new to design and illustrator and my first video here. I subbed after the first tip.

[@Liindir]

Well, this just covered half a year of my graphics course in ~19 minutes. It sure doesn't feel like a waste of time and money anymore to attend the course!

[@xHopshotx]

You actually make things so easy and very informative tutorials definitely subbing.

[@koomekangoria9075]

i am a fan of graphics and this is a good tutorial for a beggeiner like me....Thanks alot for the tut

[@SoothingRelaxation]

Fantastic, thanks a lot!

[@AppleTY2015]

Thanks very much. Terrific video. ✌🏽

[@investmentguideforthefutur8294]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@cassandratautou5592]

thank you! 2/3 through my Illustrator 1 class, some of this is a review but a lot of the wording and examples you used really helped me to understand why certain tools are used or how. thanks!!!!!

[@mohdsham1051]

nice

[@_doom420]

Wow really helpful video man !! liked it :)

[@brucebanner6127]

This dude is a beast.

[@Kloverkill]

Fantastic video! Thanks!

[@valeraashcraft8640]

Thank you!! Very helpful!!!

[@balasquin]

Dude, I'm so thankfull for you showing us how to color in my drawings, have been frustraded with that for a while now, so simple!

[@Mohammad12765]

Thanks, Awesome work.

[@andrewkigen]

Thanks for the tips! The owl looks really cool!

[@priyanthaherath8511]

sir i love the way to present

[@davidakposibruke5444]

Thank you for such an amazing walkthrough

[@rae5820]

Awesome video! Super helpful, and I didn't even have to adjust the video speed! Straight to the point :)) thanks!

[@clapadamclap]

some of the best Adobe tutorials going..

[@ferryjayarroyo8129]

Very helpful tips!! Im just starting and these makes my life better! 😄🤘👍

[@MEXICANHEARTSTOPPER]

Thank you for this video!

[@allestic]

Man great vid thank you 🙌🏽

[@RolandHaller]

Awesome video thank you very much !

[@pichipeachy3763]

you explain it sooooo precisely!!! keep up the good work, very very very helpful! : D

[@theclown888]

This may be the best video I have ever seen. Great job 👍

[@ninuerte]

At 4:30 the part with the snap to point..when i tried it and pressed "a" , the points weren't showing, only the round doughnut thing you mentioned shows up and im not able to click to that point and drag and snap. also when i pressed "a" after clicking on the shape, it does show the points(which can be individually edited) but i couldn't drag it and snap to a point like you did. only a single point is selected and im not able to drag the whole shape. can someone please explain this part

[@jeromesri8627]

This was brilliant, very clear, informative and a fun video for learning illustrator! Many thanks :)

[@milicajovanovic1391]

these tips are amazing! thank you, you saved me a hell of a lot time

[@silverwood6705]

Good stuff, thanks!

[@deborahgirard3535]

Thank you so much for this video. It was so helpful! I wish I had these tips when I first learned Illustrator. Now everything will be so much easier!!!!

[@caracterbuilding9321]

This vid is awesomeness. Sir, u r brilliant and thank you. Very informative/helpful.

[@strec93]

U r great sir!!! Nice tutorial

[@shannahwilliamson9665]

OMG SO HELPFUL!!!

[@toriAllisonP]

sir. you are awesome!

[@sofiaribadeneira2312]

Super useful thank you:)

[@danielcoetsee9519]

Excellent tutorial, thank you.

[@TheImaginativeSachin]

Thanks sir this is very helpful 👍👌

[@buzinessdog]

such a good video thank you

[@DarkPrincessOfLight]

Such a great video! I'm an Illustrator newbie and your tutorial was SO HELPFUL lol thanks a lot! 😁

[@sonjastojanovic5218]

Thank you so much!

[@movie_explaining]

Very Helpful Video for beginner.

[@sweetegg2002]

Thank you very much.

[@tramarthomas6105]

Great great great video!.. I watched a bizarre one the other day from some guy which put me off from tip videos but this one was amazing

[@alfiefairs7323]

Awesome teacher. Thanks a lot

[@gerardocastro1295]

Great tricks! Thank you.

[@brightmb665]

Wow am really impressed with your work.

[@jeremymuthala]

Thanks this video really helped.

[@CheleRobertMihai]

Very helpful tips Nathaniel. Thank you very much!

[@AVweb]

Out f%$#&ing standing!

[@eightqin8433]

Great Artist

[@erfut]

Great, thank you

[@animeshgupta6200]

Great video, very helpful!

[@PriyaHirau]

thanks a lot, really enjoyed it!

[@philip5953]

Thank you so much

[@firdausmdyasin4173]

You are the best!

[@carmengoodwin9671]

Awesome tutorial, thanks for all the great tips, totally inspired!

[@graphicdesigning9167]

Thanks

[@mehmeteminavcil]

Thank you