Adobe Illustrator Tutorial using Wacom Tablet

[@Shawk23]

Thank you! I have a Wacom Cintiq but rarely use it in Illustrator. I love drawing in photoshop but I have to use Illustrator for client projects sometimes and I am not a fan of the pen tool - especially when I want to do more organic feeling lines. This is a HUGE HELP!

[@JasonSecrest]

Glad it was helpful!

[@koladekoleoso5574]

I just a tablet for drawing and looking to learn illustrator. Everyone always says the pen tool put it's nice to see a video using the pencil tool

[@JasonSecrest]

I would definitely not recommend the Pen Tool with a Tablet. If you are new to Adobe Illustrator, the Pencil Tool will be the easiest to learn. You can just trace all of your drawings. Tip: Turn Up Smoothing in the Pencil Tool Settings.

[@mukthananda2001]

Which model tablet is best for designing.... affordable one 😅 o am planning to buy xp deco mini

[@mohammedfahizmodibo9986]

You are cristal clear with everything in your tutorial videos and it helps a lot thank you. My sketch is not really like but I will do better next time. Thank you your time.❤

[@nicktyler2572]

Thanks, very cool tutorial. I just realized I almost never used Illustrator for... drawing illustrations. I'm good with Pen tool and manual tracing, but pencil always felt sloppy and unpredictable. Oh well... I guess never late to learn something new 🙂

[@guyseide]

Awesome tutorials really liking the direction this is going .. and im learning allot

[@2424dawn]

Why aren’t you drawing with fills with the pencil tool?

[@bluebearmotion8501]

You're the best Jason, I love your tutorial videos. You help me so much, thanks a lot!!! Keep going with your classes, I'll be here watching, sharing, and giving a thum up!

[@JasonSecrest]

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[@PapilioArcturus]

Thumb up before watching. You're cool teacher!

[@MelchizedekLockwood]

I downloaded the brushes and resources file, but the duck APG tablet file is nowhere to be found, help would be much appreciated ;-)

[@JasonSecrest]

The Tablet Friendly version has been updated. Download the CHALLENGES + TUTORIALS.zip

[@MelchizedekLockwood]

@@JasonSecrest thank you!

[@KucakTurkiye]

Hi Dear Jason. Thank you for your sharings. I am new in tablet art and wondering where can I find pen/brush set which you used in your works.

[@JasonSecrest]

www.jasonsecrest.com has the resource folder which contains the cartoon brushes, anchor point guides, and color swathces

[@JasonSecrest]

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[@iceman280782]

Hi. I’m looking for a Wacom Tablet using for Illustrator only. What Tablet you were using exactly. Wacom Intuos …

[@JasonSecrest]

For this recording, I was using a Wacom Intuos 3 (not recommended or available). If you are going to purchase a tablet for Adobe Illustrator, purchase an extremely inexpensive NON-DISPLAY TABLET that DOES NOT have Express Keys. I will recommend the One by Wacom ($49 - $99). You will 100% be using Keyboard Shortcuts for Adobe Illustrator. *Please note that I recommend the Pencil Tool for Adobe Illustrator, which does not use Pressure. You just need the ability to trace your own drawings, and then bounce back to using other tools using your mouse. 99% of the program does not require a Tablet.

[@iceman280782]

This makes sense what you are saying. Thank you. Although I also think now that a tablet for Illustrator only is not necessary it might be faster than using a mouse?

[@a1mm288]

Where can I download the Sketch?

[@JasonSecrest]

Here are links to resources I have used in the past to create my artwork. Download Photo References, Brush Libraries, Color Swatches, and Fonts Families for your artwork and designs. STOCK PHOTOS: Photo References are FREE on the Internet. For your artwork, Type your Subject Matter into the search bar to find a Photo, Drawing, or Color Reference. Download Free Stock Photos for your Designs, Drawings, and Sketches. Unsplash: unsplash.com/ Pexels: www.pexels.com/ Pixabay: pixabay.com/ BRUSH LIBRARIES: Once you have downloaded and extracted the Brushes Folders, I recommend Saving Brush Libraries to your "User Defined" by clicking Save Brush Library in the Brushes Menu. Follow along with our Resource Guides to save, apply, and edit Brushes in Adobe Illustrator. Brush Libraries include our 70 Cartoon, 100 Comic Strip, and 50 Vintage Mascot Brushes. Teachable: jasonsecrest.teachable.com/p/libraries COLOR SWATCHES: Color Swatches are FREE on the Internet. You can Explore or use the Extract Theme feature on Adobe Color or Canva to create a Color Theme based on your Photo. Add the Color Theme to your Library (CC) or download them as ASE files for your artwork and designs. Adobe Color: color.adobe.com/create/color-wheel Colorkit: colorkit.co/ Canva: www.canva.com/colors/color-palette-generator/ FONTS: If you have CC, Fonts can be easily downloaded or installed from Adobe Fonts. I recommend installing some of the new Variable Fonts. Here are some Font Sites that I have used in the past. Check the Free Fonts Sites for Personal Use or Commercial Use Restrictions. Download or Save Fonts for your artwork and designs. Adobe Fonts*: fonts.adobe.com/ Dafont: www.dafont.com/ Font Squirrel: www.fontsquirrel.com/ Google Fonts: fonts.google.com/ *Adobe Fonts will require an Adobe Creative Cloud Subscription.

[@sweatygreasemusic]

Did you know how to rotate the canvas like in photoshop?

[@JasonSecrest]

The Rotate View Tool is under the Hand Tool (Sub Menu)

[@sweatygreasemusic]

@@JasonSecrest thank youu 👐👐

[@stevekobb3850]

Masterful.

[@blitzlex]

I'd love to see a vid on how you come up with your character designs!

[@kelleliddle9890]

Hi Jason... quick query, boss has just changed my Mac to a PC and now when using pen tool (Illustrator & Wacom), if I want to change direction so press shift C, when I click P it's loosing the connection every time. Is there a way of getting round this?

[@JasonSecrest]

Alt or Option Key will change direction if you are looking to change direction for a sharp corner as you are going. If you are doing a 2-Step Approach then you can drop down your anchors first, then come back around and do the Shift + C which is your anchor point tool.

[@nafisanafsi6643]

Which wacom tablet is this?

[@JasonSecrest]

Intous 3

[@dsanglaujr4654]

I just bought my huion tablet. Im still new to digital drawing. Which tool should I use to draw? Pencil or brush tool? Im quite confused.

[@JasonSecrest]

I am going to recommend the pencil tool to start. It is still my first tool I use for a tablet and would be the easiest to learn with a new tablet (and if you are new to Adobe Illustrator)

[@dsanglaujr4654]

@@JasonSecrest thanks for the reply! If Im using pencil tool i won’t be able to draw using pressure right?

[@JasonSecrest]

Correct. Use Paint Brush for Pressure and Pencil for more control/options. I like the functionality way better for the Pencil Tool. I also recommend adding keyboard shortcuts for the Pencil Tool (Suite) Join Tool, Smooth, and Path Eraser.

[@dsanglaujr4654]

@@JasonSecrest I see. Thanks. So how do I pressure to the line that I drawn ? Manually changing the stroke shape or re-draw using paint brush tool? And btw, which video of yours would you recommend for me to watch as Im just getting started with drawing tab.

[@tinktwiceman]

Amazing series/channel/tutorials! Could you make a video showing how you create the initial anchor points? I'm a bit confused on them. Are they intended to be like a sketch before inking? Sorry I'm new to illustrator. Thank you.

[@JasonSecrest]

Are you going to be using a mouse or a tablet? I can definitely do a video that starts with the initial sketch to show where I place the anchors and get down the initial line work. If you are using a tablet it is as easy as tracing your work with the pencil tool.

[@tinktwiceman]

Hello Jason, thank you for the response. Yes, I'll be using a Wacom tablet. That would be awesome to see how you do your initial sketch or tracing and how you are creating the anchor point guides. Do you sketch your ideas in illustrator or scan your work (from paper)? Thank you so much. Your channel is amazing :)

[@JasonSecrest]

I am still a fan of paper. So my process is to get down the initial sketch - scan- and then do the initial line work or shapes. Most of the time I will be using the pen tool to have more control over where I place the anchors so I can edit easier. I am planning out the tutorial now- if life is good I might be able to get it out today.

[@tinktwiceman]

Awesome! :) I'm so looking forward to it. I feel lucky to have found your channel. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing these resources. I will be on the look out for the new video.

[@kaylajohnson3314]

That's brave doing all that line work without saving until the end....

[@Henry-w2o3k]

I don’t know how to do the first step

[@JasonSecrest]

Select the Pencil Tool and trace your own drawing. Double click on the Tool Icon to get the Pencil Tool Options.

[@Henry-w2o3k]

@@JasonSecrest Ok, thank you

[@JicalJial]

Hey Jason, I'm not receiving the email to get the latest resources. I've signed up 2 times. Is there another way to download the newest resources? Thxs

[@JasonSecrest]

check your promotions or spam folder- the email/link it is usually stuck in there (as long as the email was correct)

[@JicalJial]

Thxs, yeah i already checked, it's not there, and I tried another email, and still nothing. so i think it's the email server you are using.

[@JasonSecrest]

Might be worth looking in to. Everything is good on my end. A viewer had this as a solution that might be similar. danbit 1 month ago Just worked it out! If you have Ad Blocker / Disconnect or similar add-on then whitelist the site/turn the blocker off! Sorry to have wasted your time! D'oh..

[@JicalJial]

Thxs Jason. I'll give that a try. It's worth the try, because I do enjoy ur videos and I do want to prefect my pen & shading skills in Ai. The way u teach it is simple and easy. So thxs for the reply.

[@JasonSecrest]

Jical, I did contact my email server to see if there is any troubleshooting or why this is happening. There were 3 cases this week of people saying they didn't get the email. I am seeing if I can give you more solutions and help this from happening again. Thanks for your patience. Jason

[@fleetwoodoz]

I also am having trouble getting the email. I have entered 4 addresses and still there’s nothing.

[@JasonSecrest]

1. Double check your spam or promotions folder. It likes to hit there. 2. Make sure you aren't getting error messages or not recognized email alerts **If you are already a subscriber it won't resend a duplicate of the initial email.