Adobe Illustrator: Beyond the Basics with Ryan Brant

Designed for those who operate with a moderate proficiency and/or have taken the Introductory to Illustrator course. Topics addressed include the creation and application of effects, appearances and their respective attributes, graphic styles, advanced selection techniques, masking and compound paths. Students leave with a concise understanding on how to personalize your work, customize your environment, and increase your illustration productivity.

Ryan Brant is a designer for an advertising agency implementing ad campaigns on both local and national levels. He has produced artwork for Hawaiian Airlines, GP Roadway Solutions, the Hawai‘i State Art Museum, and the State of Hawai‘i DBEDT. As a freelance artist he has produced illustrations for several clothing/accessory retailers and designers. His work is a cohesive blend of natural patterns and textures interlaced with clean vector art producing highly personal pieces that work on a commercial level.