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Adobe Illustrator User Resources

Resources for users of Adobe Illustrator including tutorials, plug-ins, actions, brushes, templates, training and support resources, patches and updates, FAQs, tips and tricks, and more.
Using Patterns in Illustrator
Patterns in Illustrator are easy to use, and they can be applied to fills, strokes, and even resized, rotated, or repositioned within an object. Let's look at applying patterns to an object, and then see how easy it is to resize, reposition, or even rotate the pattern within an object.
Using Graphic Styles in Illustrator (Part 2)
Graphic Styles in Adobe Illustrator allow you to save a collection of effects as a Style so it can be used over and over again. I'll show you how to access the Graphic Styles installed with Illustrator, and how to use a new feature in Illustrator CS4 called Additive Styles to make transformations and effects a snap.
Using Graphic Styles in Illustrator (Part 1)
Graphic Styles in Adobe Illustrator allow you to save a collection of effects as a Style so it can be used over and over again. I'll show you how to access the Graphic Styles installed with Illustrator, and how to use a new feature in Illustrator CS4 called Additive Styles to make transformations and effects a snap.
What's New in Illustrator CS4
With new features like multiple Artboards and the vastly improved gradient tool, Illustrator CS4 is one of the best Illustrator upgrades ever. Browse this screen shot tour to learn more about the what's new in Illustrator CS4.
Adobe Illustrator CS2 Overview
This is an overview of Illustrator CS2 designed to help you get started with Adobe's top layout program.
Biography of Sara Froehlich, Guest Contributor
Biography of Sara Froehlich, guest contributor of Adobe Illustrator tutorials for the graphics software site.
Product Summary: Adobe Illustrator 10 (Win/Mac)
An overview and feature highlights of this industry-standard application for vector-based drawing and illustration.
Book Review: The Illustrator 10 Wow! Book
This is not your basic Illustrator book, but if you are a novice and are willing to spend the time required going through this book you will become a very competent Illustrator user.
Review: Adobe 'Classroom in a Book' Series
These training books from Adobe staff are a great way to learn any Adobe software, including Adobe Illustrator.
Adobe Illustrator ACE Exam Aid (Win/Mac)
The program was designed to help you pass the Adobe Certified Expert exam for Illustrator. It is laid out in a similar style to the actual Adobe exam and contains 250 questions and answers plus references to help you expand your knowledge. A demo version is available for download. Full version can be purchased for $40 USD.
Why and How to Become an Adobe Certified Expert
Adobe Certified Expert Shangara Singh tells you the who, what, where, how, and why of becoming an ACE.
Illustrator Templates
Desktop Publishing Guide Jacci Howard Bear has compiled these links to templates for business cards, labels, cd inserts, newsletters, and more.
alt.graphics.illustrator
Browse the alt.graphics.illustrator newsgroup via Google.
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