Illustrator Insider Training: Coloring Artwork

An expert approach to color choice and control in Illustrator, guiding designers and artists through the three stages of applying color to artwork: creation, inspiration, and editing.This installment of Illustrator Insider Training shows an expert's approach to color choice and control in Illustrator. Mordy Golding guides experienced designers and artists through what he sees are the three stages of applying color to artwork: creation, inspiration, and editing. The course also shows how to build art in a way that allows artists to make changes quickly and how to take advantage of the newer features that have been added to Illustrator over the recent versions. Topics include: Getting to know the color models Defining and using process and spot colors Creating swatches and groups Managing a color library Getting inspiration from Adobe Kuler Setting limits on the Color Guide Protecting black, white, and grey Making global color adjustments Reducing colors Converting to grayscale Proofing colors Previewing color separations