How to Use the Brush Tool in Adobe Illustrator

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Create a simple shape using a pen tool or the shape tool.

   For this tutorial we'll be using a heart shape.
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   Step 2: Scale your shape to 90

   You can do this by selecting your shape and then following this path: right-click > transform > scale , Find the brushes by opening your brush library.
   
   Note: don’t apply any brush effect on your first shape.
   
   This will serve as the border of your graphic.
   
   You can also be creative by selecting other types of brushes according to your preference and style. , Adjust the stroke of the first shape to 15 pts, the second to 1 pt, the third to 2 pts, the fourth to 4 pts and then fifth to 2 pts. , Use colors such as red, pinkish-red, blue, yellow and yellow-green.
   
   Follow the combinations written on the image below or choose your own colors. , You can also use this tutorial on your other artworks and graphics.
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   Step 3: 60 and 40 percent.

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   Step 4: Apply different kinds of brushes to your shapes such as a watercolor effect

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   Step 5: a scroll pen

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   Step 6: a calligraphy ink and a dashed brush.

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   Step 7: Change the stroke of the brushes.

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   Step 8: Apply colors on your brush strokes.

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   Step 9: You now have a graphic shape that uses different kinds of brush effects.

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