# learn adobe illustrator **get started learning Adobe Illustrator** Adobe Illustrator is one of the leading vector drawing programs, so there are tons of resources out there to help learn the tools. Yes, you are in a class that is focused on teaching you Illustrator, however there are other resources that can supplement what we are doing in class. - [Illustrator tutorials provided by Adobe](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/tutorials.html) - nice video tutorials from beginner to advanced. They also have a few decent learning projects that include project files. - [Learn Adobe Illustrator by Tasty Tuts](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYfCBK8IplO4X-jM1Rp43wAIdpP2XNGwP) - a quick introductory course on youtube with 20 epsiodes. - [Illustrator Training Tutorials on Lynda/LinkedIn Learning](https://www.lynda.com/Illustrator-training-tutorials/227-0.html) - plenty of videos and trainings here. With a LinkedIn account you can get a free month of access. Even better, [with a Capital Area District Library (CADL) library card you can get free unlimited access](https://www.cadl.org/research-learn/learn-new-skill/lifelong-learning). - [Learn Adobe Illustrator Crash Course by Vector Diary](https://www.vectordiary.com/illustrator/learn-adobe-illustrator/) - a bit dated, but still a well-organized and presented free program for beginners to learn the basics. --- References and some other cool stuff. There are tons of other resources I could be sharing, but these are a good start for you. - [Illustrator User Guide by Adobe](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/user-guide.html) - the official online reference guide for how to use the software. - [The A to Z of Adobe Illustrator by TutsPlus](https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/the-a-to-z-of-adobe-illustrator--vector-20799) - a good list of terms and tools that you should know. Includes many links to tutorials related to specific tools or concepts. - [Ten Essential Tips & Tools All Adobe Illustrator Beginners Should Learn by TutsPlus](https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/10-essential-tips-tools-all-adobe-illustrator-beginners-should-learn--cms-23163) - a good list of things you should know about Illustrator with links to further training in more detail. - [Adobe Illustrator Tutorials by tutvid](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwnXQvUxjbNsvCG_rJJ8vzhbqtEjphKsf) - youtube playlist with lots of amazing tutorials for creating things in Illustrator. - [Illustrator Tutorials by Spoon Graphics](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLECh3TzKZ9K1iR5TRyOEX4XTA-EsG_s37) - I love this guy. He has lots of good tutorials on how to do interesting things. He has some great resources on the [Spoon Graphics website](https://blog.spoongraphics.co.uk/) as well. --- tags: #vector #resources #learning home: [[! vector drawing resources]]