Jed Clampett

March 1, 2000

Let your fingers do the dancing - is exactly what you'll be doing after experiencing this guide. It's organized into 6 logical categories. The exercises are meant to help you make the transition into an " Illustrator Technician Extraordinaire." The categories are:

• Basics Tips
• Exercises (not for the faint of heart)
• Techniques - chapter 8 is an entire chapter devoted to advanced tips, tricks and techniques.
• Galleries
• References - technical notes, resources, publications and artists appendixes

Even the table of contents is unique. It uses a Read heading to indicate the advanced sections. Most of them are at the end of a section and assume you understand the previous exercise.

The layout is clear and easy to understand, with sidebars containing additional information. There are tons and tons of illustrations in full color on great quality paper.

In chapter 2 you learn how to build a house using various methods. It helps you to conceptualize a number of different ways to create the same image. You'll also make a classic icon, scale, rotate, make simple objects and learn the Finger Dance, one hand on the keyboard - one on the mouse. A summary of Finger Dance Power-Keys is on the pullout quick reference card for easy access.

You'll also see how to produce book cover designs, labels and how to make tabs for the web. Not only is this book packed full of projects to do; it is an inspiration as well!

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