Industreeshirts

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Industreeshirts

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Weybosset Street Video

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Images from Weybosset Street in downtown Providence.

Adobe Illustrator Basics

A tutorial on the basic tools of illustrator:

Adobe Illustrator Basics

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LinkedIn

LinkedIn is a social networking site used by professionals to find jobs, post resumes, and connect with past or potential employers. LinkedIn is a very useful tool to potential employers. Applicants can give them a link to their page, and the company can find everything they need to know about the person. It is a great resource for anyone. I have posted my resume and will probably use LinkedIn to look for jobs in the future.
I searched for an entry level graphic design job and found one in Boston that looks interesting. I found one with the company “Captains of Industry”. It is on a freelance/ contract basis which appeals to me. I would be working under a senior graphic designer, which is a good thing since I have no professional experience with graphic design yet. I have a couple of friends in this field and they seem to really enjoy it. The advice from LinkedIn is to ask my current contacts for contacts at the company that they may already know.

Basic tools of Illustrator

Here are a few of the main tools used in Adobe Illustrator and what they do:

Brush:

The brush tool is the simplest but very important of tools. It's basic function is to freely draw lines on the artboard. The width, pattern, and many other options can be customized.

Pen:

The pen tool is like the brush in many ways but instead of clicking and dragging the line anywhere, the user clicks one point, then again at another point. A line forms between the two points and it can be curved if desired.

Selection:

If you need more space to work in, this tool allows the user to select previously drawn elements and move them anywhere no the screen. This helps with alignment, layout, and composition.

Type tool:

If a user wants to have text in their creation, the text tool is perfect. it allows the user to add an area of text anywhere. The text can be colored and the font can be altered.

hope this helps.

What is .ai?

.ai is a comprehensive resource for all of your Adobe Illustrator needs. Illustrator is a great program with many unique tools and functions that can be used to create a professional quality publication. Tutorials will be periodically posted here ranging in skill level from beginner to advanced. I may also throw a little Photoshop in too since these programs work hand in hand.