Illustration & Lettering

Vector Art

Draw crisp vector art that scales from a sticker to a billboard

12 lessons4 modules9h 25m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

This course builds vector art from the anchor point up, covering Pen tool curve control, the Shape Builder and Pathfinder workflows, gradient mesh shading, and intricate portrait and scene illustration in Adobe Illustrator. You will trace a self-portrait, build a layered scene, and shade an object with mesh, then prepare each piece as print-ready files. Every step uses exact handle ratios, named panels, and real spot-color and DPI specs so your work holds up on a t-shirt, a sticker, or a poster.

Curriculum

Module 1: Pen Tool and Bezier Control3 lessons

How Bezier Curves Actually WorkPreview45m
Pen Tool Drills That Build Muscle Memory🔒45m
Curvature Pen, Pencil, and When to Use Each🔒45m

Module 2: Shape Builder and Construction Workflows3 lessons

Drawing With Primitives Instead of Outlining🔒45m
Shape Builder and Pathfinder in Practice🔒45m
Alignment, Pixel Grid, and Clean Output🔒45m

Module 3: Color, Gradient Mesh, and Shading3 lessons

Building a Palette With Global and Spot Colors🔒45m
Gradient Mesh for Smooth Volume🔒50m
Blends, Opacity, and Faking Mesh the Fast Way🔒45m

Module 4: Illustration Projects and Print-Ready Output3 lessons

Vectorizing a Portrait From Reference🔒55m
Composing a Layered Scene🔒50m
Print Prep for Merch, Stickers, and Posters🔒50m