Learn about Illustrator Brushes

Learn to create and use custom brushes with these Illustrator brush tutorials. Discover how to add unique touches to your designs with Illustrator brushes.
  1. How to Make a Splatter Brush in Illustrator

    How to Make a Splatter Brush in Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to make a spray paint brush in Illustrator and how to save Adobe Illustrator brushes.

  2. Create a Set of Art Brushes to Make a Linocut-Style Illustration

    Create a Set of Art Brushes to Make a Linocut-Style Illustration

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Wondering about printing linocuts without a press? Learn how to make a linocut vector illustration that looks like a handmade woodcut design in Illustrator.

  3. How to Create a Chinese Ink Brush in Illustrator

    How to Create a Chinese Ink Brush in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to create a Chinese ink brush in Illustrator and how to draw Chinese characters. Let's go!

  4. How to Set the Brush Pressure in Illustrator

    How to Set the Brush Pressure in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial I'll show you how to set the pressure sensitivity in Illustrator—in every brush, regardless of the type!

  5. How to Use the Eraser Tool in Illustrator

    How to Use the Eraser Tool in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to erase in Illustrator. You'll get familiarized with everything you need to know about the Eraser Tool (B).

  6. How to Draw in Illustrator

    How to Draw in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial, I'll show you how to draw a vector illustration step by step, proving to you that drawing using Illustrator is not as scary as it may seem!

  7. How to Use the Blob Brush Tool in Illustrator

    How to Use the Blob Brush Tool in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to use the Blob Brush Tool in Illustrator and how to adjust its settings.

  8. How to Create a Watercolor Mermaid Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    How to Create a Watercolor Mermaid Illustration in Adobe Illustrator

    Tutorial Intermediate

    Get colorful under the sea in this tutorial! Together we'll create a vibrant watercolor mermaid illustration using Adobe Illustrator in a few steps.

  9. How to Make a Dotted Line in Illustrator

    How to Make a Dotted Line in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you'll learn how to make a dashed line in Illustrator following a few simple methods.

  10. How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator

    How to Make an Arrow in Illustrator

    Tutorial Beginner

    In the following tutorial, you will learn how to make an arrow in Illustrator. We'll explore three simple methods that you can use to create arrows in...

  11. How to Create a Stipple Brush In Illustrator (+5 Top Stippling Brushes)

    How to Create a Stipple Brush In Illustrator (+5 Top Stippling Brushes)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Want to create your own stippling brush? In this stippling brush tutorial, you'll learn how to make a brush in Illustrator. We've got ready-to-use stippling...

  12. A to Z of Illustrator: Tips, Tricks, & Hacks!

    A to Z of Illustrator: Tips, Tricks, & Hacks!

    Tutorial Beginner

    Get ready for some rapid-fire tips and tricks on how to use Adobe Illustrator! In this tutorial, we'll take a look at 26 tips, tricks, and hacks, from A to Z.