EVERY Adobe Illustrator Tool EXPLAINED (in Under 20 Minutes)

🎮 Epic Games Creator Code: ANDYTELLSTHINGS
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Adobe Illustrator has a total of 87 different tools, and in this beginner tutorial I'll show you how to use every tool there is, from the well known ones like the Selection Tool, the Pen Tool and the Type Tool, to the forgotten ones that you never heard before, like the Symbol Sprayer and the Slice Tool. This Illustrator tutorial will also show you some tips and tricks that will help you improve your design skills and speed up you workflow in Illustrator.
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Adobe Illustrator is a software to create vector art for graphic design, web design, UI and so much more. With over 20 years of updates and upgrades, it has accumulated a wide range of tools and functions, which can be overwhelming at start, but with a few tutorials like this one, you'll be creating amazing art in no time!
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All the timestamps for this video are listed below, so if you ever need to rewatch the explanation of a specific tool, just search for it on the list.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:04 - Selection
0:23 - Direct Selection
0:41 - Group Selection
0:49 - Magic Wand
1:07 - Lasso
1:17 - Pen
1:32 - Add Anchor Point
1:39 - Delete Anchor Point
1:53 - Anchor Point
2:10 - Curvature
2:19 - Type Tool
2:31 - Area Type
2:37 - Type on a Path
2:44 - Vertical Type
2:50 - Vertical Area Type
2:58 - Vertical Type on a Path
3:06 - Touch Type
3:20 - Line Segment
3:26 - Arc
3:30 - Spiral
3:41 - Rectangular Grid
3:51 - Polar Grid
4:00 - Rectangle
4:09 - Rounded Rectangle
4:21 - Ellipse
4:30 - Polygon
4:40 - Star
4:54 - Flare
5:10 - Paintbrush
5:25 - Blob Brush
5:42 - Shaper
6:00 - Pencil
6:12 - Smooth
6:22 - Path Eraser
6:32 - Join
6:39 - Eraser
6:49 - Scissors
6:56 - Knife
7:02 - Rotate
7:18 - Reflect
7:31 - Scale
7:48 - Shear
8:02 - Reshape
8:13 - Width
8:26 - Warp
8:33 - Twirl
8:40 - Pucker
8:47 - Bloat
8:57 - Scallop
9:04 - Crystalize
9:15 - Wrinkle
9:22 - Free Transform
9:40 - Puppet Warp
10:05 - Shape Builder
10:20 - Live Paint Bucket
10:43 - Live Paint Selection
11:01 - Perspective Grid
11:39 - Perspective Selection
11:59 - Mesh
12:10 - Gradient
12:23 - Eyedropper
12:42 - Measure
12:58 - Blend
13:14 - Symbol Sprayer
13:35 - Symbol Shifter
13:43 - Symbol Scruncher
13:56 - Symbol Sizer
14:12 - Symbol Spinner
14:21 - Symbol Stainer
14:37 - Symbol Screener
14:51 - Symbol Styler
15:07 - Graphs
15:30 - Artboard
15:38 - Slice
15:52 - Slice Selection
16:00 - Hand
16:19 - Rotate View
16:31 - Print Tiling
17:04 - Zoom
17:15 - Final Tips & Tricks
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[usmanjameel]

live paint bucket tool : shortcut key letter k not M i think

[carissa]

Andy! This was BY FAR the most thorough, yet brief, video I've ever seen that detailed all of the Illustrator's tools. Not only did you give a quick synopsis of each and every tool, but you also demonstrated them! I only wish I had the time to sit and practice each one while I was watching your video and working on a project. I definitely plan to come back and rewatch when I have time to practice each tool.

Not to mention this BONUS! You appealed to those of us with terribly unrestrained ADHD who have a difficult time sticking with any influencer who rambles and "wings it" because once they stumble, change topics, and/or backtrack more than a couple times, my brain wanders to something else. Next thing ya know, it's three autoplays later, and I have no idea what their video was really about, nor the three that followed.

[danilo]

The Andy Tells Things tool: click and watch to realize you’ve only used 2% of Illustrator your whole life.

[AndyTellsThings]

Hi! Added the timestamps for every tool, for an easier navigation throughout the video. Enjoy! :)

[sammijack]

honestly the best soft tutorial ive ever seen. short and straight to the point ! i love it

[kasulefred]

Andy you amaze me how you take less time but effectively teach us all the tools. I was among those struggling with Illustrator as a beginner. Things seemed so difficult but after this video, Illustrator will be a good game for me.
Andy, Thanks beyond measure.

[yellowbeck]

Excellent idea to put them all in such a concise video - and everything is still super clear. Very effective, thank you!

[DentistGendy]

It helps so much
8 months ago i learned adobe illustrator and logo fundamentals and started designing logos as a beginner i was good but i stopped for a long time and now i need a refresh, this video is a lifesaver with no single second wasted, straight to the point
really thank you ❤️❤️

[umcedits]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. You have opened up a whole new world in my Adobe Illustrator Certified Professional. Cheers!

[carolqueiroz]

This really helped me since I am a beginner with this software. First time I opened Illustrator I found it difficult but this helped me see applications of every tool quickly. Thank you!

[michaelsmith-bjmj]

Andy is really smart and great at quickly explaining a subject that so many others struggle to discuss. Andy, continue sharing your talents!

[en]

This helped much more than watching random tutorials. Now I have a much better idea of what the possibilities for my design are. Thank you!!!

[justusngaruiya]

Very helpful.Its my first time as a beginner in Graphic design and the tutorial is just superb.

[scottlondon]

Im 34 and my friend told me i should get into graphic design and get illustrator, you're channel is helping me out immensely thank you!!

[samdavepollard]

excellent video
impressive, how much you packed into 18 minutes
i've dabbled in illustrator a fair bit and have the basics down but there are tools here i didn't even know existed
many thanks; subbed

[mohamedkhaled]

You're a hero! I've never seen such a fast, easy to understand tools video ever before. GREAT JOB!

[Fogsworthblacksun]

Concise and informative. Excellent job Andy.

[tjkoker]

I cannot thank you enough for this video. You have opened up a whole new world in my Adobe Creative Suite subscription. Cheers!

[Phoenix.Productions]

wow Amazing Job. Thank you so much. This tutorial was great. Your descriptions were so helpful. The pace made it easy to follow thanks for not rushing.

[SlayeRFCSM]

I'd say it is priceless but even that term won't be enough to describe the use and power of this small video. Just a HUGE THANX to the author!