The Zen of Illustrator (Paperback)

This book focuses on helping beginners master the basics of vector graphics. Readers will build skills and confidence in working with the basic tools in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Flash. They'll learn how to draw complex corners and curves with the Pen tool, and how to think in Illustrator by practicing different ways to construct the same simple object. They'll construct and work with basic vector objects using transformation tools, and learn how to navigate stacking order using layers. The book comes with a companion CD that includes QuickTime movies of lesson demonstrations, as well as lesson files to help put the exercises into practice.