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Rewriting a Chapter

Feb 6, 2017
1 min read

So the new chapter is finally here!! It's taken a while, as I have had to replace both my laptop keyboard and battery. It was extremely annoying writing things, only to find half the letters missing, and then once I'd re-written them accidentally knocking the power cable out and having the laptop switch off!

In this chapter we are looking at the Pen Tool again, and Vector Graphics. I've looked into why vectors are better for logo design and I've also looked at rasterised image file types.

I had to re-write a lot of this chapter as the original version was aimed specifically at people who were using Illustrator in conjunction with Solidworks, making the content irrelevant for most people. As it still held a lot of useful information I thought it was worth the effort of a re-write, but then realised that as my previous version was not in the public domain it had a lot of copyright... issues, shall we say? So all the images used had to be remade using a new base image.

Still, I think it was worth all the effort in the end!

Let me know what you think at illustratortutorialuk@gmail.com

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148 Comments


michaelwilson3431
a day ago

I find finding the character of a local meeting place easier to approach when there is a familiar situation to start from. An ordinary conversation can become part of the reason people remember a place. That practical perspective helps me frame local pub culture as a theme for Abbeyinnderby. I would be interested in an example that shows how the idea works in an ordinary situation. What makes a local meeting spot feel welcoming to a first-time visitor?

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patriciajackson895
a day ago

Thinking about following curiosity through everyday information, I find the smaller practical questions more interesting than a quick conclusion. A clear question can turn a casual interest into something easier to explore. It is the kind of question I would keep in mind when thinking about 2welve and 2welve learning ideas. I would rather explore one useful example carefully than pretend that the whole subject is already clear. How do you decide which detail deserves a closer look before moving on?

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donnathompson02921
2 days ago

I like thinking about communicating ideas to the right audience through small observations rather than trying to reach a conclusion immediately. A clear explanation of a practical benefit can be more useful than a string of enthusiastic claims. I would connect Seamonstermarketing with digital marketing ideas through an ordinary example rather than a broad claim. That is the part I would keep thinking about after moving on to something else. What would make a short message feel relevant rather than intrusive?

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michaelwilson3431
2 days ago

The idea of understanding the basics of solar energy gives me a reason to slow down and consider the details. Following the path from sunlight to electricity makes an unfamiliar system easier to picture. That practical perspective helps me frame solar energy education as a theme for Pro Solar. I am still thinking through the practical side, because the context can change what seems useful. Which questions would help a beginner understand the role of each part of the system?

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jasonwilliams4645
2 days ago

I keep coming back to the everyday side of planning travel with room for discovery, where a simple detail can lead to a wider question. Leaving space between activities can make a journey more enjoyable than filling every hour. The name Podhajem gives this theme a memorable reference point, while thoughtful travel planning keeps the subject in focus. A simple comparison would help me picture the differences without rushing towards a fixed answer. How would you balance a few planned stops with time to explore?

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