learn illustrator

I could learn Illustrator on my own (I’m a Photoshop expert) but it’s nice to get some pointers from a teacher sometimes and to be honest, the difference between PS and AI is frustrating for a beginner. The course will start in 3 months and will last 3 months. there’s also a course for advanced Illustrator if I finish this one :)

I am trying to find a good book to teach myself Illustrator, any recommendations? I looked through the “Classroom in a Book” , but I wasn’t satisfied …

I found the classroom in a book series really helpful when teaching myself premiere, (back in 1999). I’m assuming they’ve keep the same level of quality.

Again, something to take care of post-travel.

I found that this is probably better for design than photoshop. I don’t know too much because lack of experience but I’m going to try and learn this first and hope for the best :).

(5/4/2008)

Recently my church asked me to put together a logo for the new mission statement and I did using Illustrator and my sign making program. It wasn’t as hard as I imagined it would be. Of course I’m not totally proficient in it but was a joy to use.

That’s how I’m learning Illustrator. It has been slow going. Not because of her CD lessons, they’re brilliant and simple, as far as learning from CD’s go. I just can’t concentrate or focus and it is difficult not to be able to ask a simple question to move beyond a certain point. I’m not really working on this goal actively right now. It is on my upcoming list though… as my focus improves.

...because I hadn’t been working on this, so sometimes deadlines help. :)

ANNOYING! I’d rather work in Photoshop.

I signed up for an online Illustrator class over summer, but it was cancelled. I was so looking forward to it! Hopefully I’ll have the motivation to take it during the Fall semester.