Learn Illustrator from a graphic designer who specializes in creating cut files for computer guided cutting machines (Cricut, Silhouette & Cameo) and laser cutters (Glowforge, Omtech & Xtools).

From Illustrator tour/overview to saving completed graphics, this course is perfect for novice designers who want to learn everything needed to start creating their own SVGs & PNGs.

Creating cut files has never been easier with Becca as your teacher. This course is your ticket to learning how to make cut files quickly and easily. Whether you’ve never tried to create files, or you’ve tried and failed in the past, everyone will find success with this course all about Illustrator for beginners.

Learning how to make SVGs and how to make PNGs is not only rewarding for personal use, but selling the cut files you create is a great way to generate income. As a hobby or a business, learning how to make files doesn’t have to be hard! Let Oak & Lamb guide you through mastering cut file creation!

Course Includes:

  • 33 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS TEACHING EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO CREATE PROFESSIONAL LOOKING SVGs & PNGs
  • PRINTABLE HOT KEY REFERENCE GUIDE
  • ACCESS TO OUR PRIVATE FLOCK ILLUSTRATOR FACEBOOK GROUP WHERE YOU’LL RECEIVE CONTINUED SUPPORT & EDUCATION ALONG YOUR ILLUSTRATOR DESIGN JOURNEY

Welcome

  1. Introduction
  2. What Are PNGs & SVGs?
  3. What To Know Before Getting Started
  4. Getting To Know Illustrator – A Software Tour
  5. Hotkeys – What Are They & How Are They Used?

DRAWING

  1. Drawing With Basic Shapes
  2. Drawing With Pen & Curvature Tool
  3. Drawing With Shape Builder Tool
  4. Design A Glue Gun Graphic

TYPE/FONT

  1. Using Fonts With The Type Tool
  2. Formatting Text
  3. Using Glyphs/Special Characters
  4. How To Curve Text
  5. How To Type On Any Path

COLOR

  1. Adding Color To Graphics
  2. Making A Color Palette
  3. Make A Color Gradient

SPECIAL EFFECTS

  1. Working With Special Effects
  2. How To Free Distort Images
  3. Working with Drop Shadows

FINALIZING GRAPHICS

  1. Testing Files For Imperfections
  2. Exporting Files

PRINTING FROM ILLUSTRATOR

  1. Editing The Artboard
  2. Printing In Illustrator

ADVANCED DESIGN TECHNIQUES

  1. Mastering Corners
  2. Strokes: Editing & Outlining
  3. Creating Graphic Outlines
  4. Filling Graphic Outlines With Color
  5. Creating A Masked Clipping 
  6. Creating An Offset 
  7. Vectorizing An Image (Convert A Drawing Into A Cut File)
  8. Creating Repeating Pattern

FAREWELL

  1. Closing Remarks