Lettering with Illustrator for iPad

Vectorization Theory: Pen Tool 1

A course by Alejandro Solórzano , Designer and Lettering Artist

Designer and Lettering Artist. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Joined July 2016
100% positive reviews (19)
722 students
Audio: Spanish
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About the video: Vectorization Theory: Pen Tool 1

Overview

“This lesson is focused on understanding the principles behind the vectorization process in Illustrator with the use of the Pen tool. You will understand how to place the nodes in the proper position.”

In this video lesson Alejandro Solórzano addresses the topic: Vectorization Theory: Pen Tool 1, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering with Illustrator for iPad. Learn how to use lettering as a tool for expression in Adobe Illustrator using an iPad and Apple Pencil.

Partial transcription of the video

“Vectorization Theory: Pen Tool This lesson is essential in the design processes of a piece of lettering. You will discover the right strategy behind the correct positioning of nodes in curves that will define the shapes of your letters and I will teach you the best tactic to achieve it using the Pen tool. Remember to keep in mind what I must learn to identify and how am I going to achieve it. Let's start. It is important to understand the theory behind the vectorization process of the lettering pieces before fully entering to do it. I will be explaining to you the Bézier curve method, as we...”

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Course summary for: Lettering with Illustrator for iPad

  • Level: Beginner
  • 100% positive reviews (19)
  • 722 students
  • 5 units
  • 17 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 10 downloads
  • Category

    Calligraphy & Typography
  • Software

    Adobe Illustrator
  • Areas

    3D Lettering, Digital Lettering, Lettering

Alejandro Solórzano

Alejandro Solórzano
A course by Alejandro Solórzano

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Designer and Lettering Artist

Alejandro Solórzano is a design engineer from Guadalajara, Mexico. He is passionate about using calligraphy and lettering as a method of expression. His curiosity for finding new ways of bringing ideas to life led him to discover all the different applications a design can have, turning his motivation into his profession.

He currently works as a freelancer for visual communication projects and has collaborated with brands such as Wacom, Adobe, AFAR, Sabritas, and many more.


  • 100% positive reviews (19)
  • 722 students
  • 17 lessons (2h 21m)
  • 31 additional resources (10 files)
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  • Audio: Spanish
  • Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
  • Level: Beginner
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Lettering with Illustrator for iPad. Calligraphy, and Typography course by Alejandro Solórzano

Lettering with Illustrator for iPad

A course by Alejandro Solórzano
Designer and Lettering Artist. Guadalajara, Mexico.
Joined July 2016
  • 100% positive reviews (19)
  • 722 students