{"id":44868,"date":"2022-04-14T23:06:40","date_gmt":"2022-04-14T23:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/other-photo-softwares\/illustrator\/you-asked-do-i-need-to-know-how-to-draw-to-use-adobe-illustrator\/"},"modified":"2022-04-14T23:06:40","modified_gmt":"2022-04-14T23:06:40","slug":"you-asked-do-i-need-to-know-how-to-draw-to-use-adobe-illustrator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thepicpedia.com\/other-photo-softwares\/illustrator\/you-asked-do-i-need-to-know-how-to-draw-to-use-adobe-illustrator\/","title":{"rendered":"You asked: Do i need to know how to draw to use adobe illustrator ?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You do not <strong>need<\/strong> to have any drawing skills to use illustrator.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>As many you asked, should I learn drawing before illustrator? So to sum it all up, you don&#8217;t <strong>need<\/strong> to <strong>know<\/strong> how to draw at all to learn the technical aspects of illustrator. If your goal is to create Illustration and\/or art with Illustrator, the same basic principles for learning art still apply &#8211; color theory, light and shadow, lines and form &#8211; will all still be needed.<\/p>\n<p>Also, do you need to <strong>draw<\/strong> to <strong>use<\/strong> <strong>Adobe<\/strong> <strong>Illustrator<\/strong>? In fact, drawing \u2013 or illustrating \u2013 free hand is not necessary (so no, you really don&#8217;t have to be good at art to use Adobe <strong>Illustrator<\/strong>), as there are many simple tools that can be utilised in this vastly expansive program, some of which this article will reveal.<\/p>\n<p>Also the question is, can you <strong>use<\/strong> illustrator if you cant <strong>draw<\/strong>? There are many illustrators who create wonderful work that does not involve drawing. Fred Otnes and Melissa Grimes are just two of many illustrators who are best know for combining found imagery to create original works. That isn&#8217;t to say that they can&#8217;t draw.<\/p>\n<p>You asked, is it hard to learn how do you use Adobe Illustrator? The time it takes to learn <strong>Adobe<\/strong> <strong>Illustrator<\/strong> can vary depending on your experience, the basic skills that you need to learn, your familiarity with similar systems, the amount of time you want to prepare, and the duration of any classes that you choose to take. It is highly personal.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lamicall Tablet Stand. The Lamicall stand works with a whole range of devices.  <\/li>\n<li>Derwent graphic pencils. This set is a great all-rounder.  <\/li>\n<li>Prismacolor non-photo blue pencil.  <\/li>\n<li>Strathmore 400 Series drawing pad.  <\/li>\n<li>Staedtler Mars plastic erasers.  <\/li>\n<li>Wacom Cintiq Pro 13-inch.  <\/li>\n<li>Wacom Express Key Remote.  <\/li>\n<li>Kensington cooling stand.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>How do you draw illustrations for beginners?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/z0ojL7dfmII\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Should I use Photoshop or Illustrator to draw?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Illustrator drawings can be scaled and printed at any size without loss of image quality. The lines are very clean and sharp, which is great for logo design and illustration. Photoshop drawings can be more similar to drawing with traditional media like pencils, or chalk, or paint, if that&#8217;s what you want.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Can anyone be an Illustrator?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Can you be an illustrator without qualifications? The simple answer is: yes! You can become a freelance illustrator without an illustration degree.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How do I draw myself in illustrator?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"width:100%;height:420px;\" width=\"auto\" height=\"auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/E3V2VCQyku0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What is the best way to learn Adobe Illustrator?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Take an online course to learn Illustrator.  <\/li>\n<li>Learn Illustrator in a classroom with a live instructor.  <\/li>\n<li>Online tutorials for Learning Illustrator.  <\/li>\n<li>Learn Illustrator with training books.  <\/li>\n<li>Learning Illustrator with private training.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n<h2>How long will it take to learn Adobe Illustrator?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>To master Adobe Illustrator will take around six to seven months if you consistently practice. Learning the basics takes between two to three weeks to learn. From there, you can explore the possibilities of Illustrator &#038; practice the techniques provided by tutorials &#038; other Illustrator users.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Is Illustrator part of Photoshop?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>When to use Illustrator and Photoshop together. Illustrator and Photoshop are both part of Adobe Creative Cloud and are designed to work together. Photoshop files can incorporate assets made in Illustrator, integrating an image created as a vector file into a raster file.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What program do most illustrators use?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Adobe Illustrator does it all. Although it might not be entirely beginner-friendly, if you start with AI and get stuck into learning how to use it, it&#8217;s a skill you&#8217;re going to benefit from for life. You should know that Adobe Illustrator is a vector graphics software.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>Do illustrators use Photoshop or Illustrator?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Illustrator is best for clean, graphical illustrations while Photoshop is better for photo based illustrations. Photo by VFS Digital Design. While Illustrator may seem like the obvious choice here, it all depends on the type of illustration.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h2>What equipment do you need to be an Illustrator?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Every professional illustrator must invest in a quality graphics tablet. Amazing pieces of art can be created using only tablets and digital pens. Some artists still prefer the feel of pen and paper, however, a tablet allows you to utilize special tools that improve the quality of work.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You do not need to have any drawing skills to use illustrator. As many you asked, should I learn drawing before illustrator? 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