In this workshop Adobe Certified Instructor Russell Viers distills his vast knowledge of Adobe Illustrator into 11 simple things that open up a whole world of possibilities. Before you know it you'll be playing around with art and logos and creating intricate designs by combining paths with the Pathfinder.

Topics include:

Creating shapes and lines
Modifying paths
Transforming objects
Using Illustrator's brushes
Creating your own brushes
Fun with text
Understanding layers, groups, and sublayers
Working with photos and other art
Placing Illustrator files