Illustrator Insider Training: Drawing without the Pen Tool

How to draw vector artwork in Illustrator without having to think about technical concepts.In this installment of the Illustrator Insider Training series, Mordy Golding shows how to draw vector artwork quickly, precisely, and efficiently—without having to think about technical concepts like anchor points or control handles. The course highlights intuitive drawing techniques using the Pathfinder functions, Live Paint groups, Shape Builder tool, and variable-width strokes. It also describes the sketching workflow and features in Illustrator that use pressure-sensitive drawing tablets, allowing designers to focus more on their creativity. Topics include: Drawing artwork versus building artwork Sketching ideas on paper Creating curves with the Reshape tool Recording actions for speed and accuracy Working with the Pathfinder functions Understanding how Live Paint works Using the Shape Builder tool Building and coloring artwork at the same time Turning variable-width strokes into filled paths Adjusting the behavior of the Pencil tool Drawing with the Calligraphic brush