Illustrator Exercise Files

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Select a category from the list below.

• Technical Drawing
• Manipulating Objects
• Appearance
• Bitmaps
• Magic Wand and Alignment

Manipulating Objects

Download the simple shape [Illustrator:119.7kB]

This simple shape can be used to experiment with the transformations described on pages 213–218. Because it is asymmetrical, it is easy to see what is going on. Open the file and use the transformation tools and commands and the Transform and Control panels to apply all possible transformations, singly and in combination, by all possible methods.

Download the poppy image [Illustrator:99.5kB]

The image on the right of this pair was made just by transforming the separate objects making up the image on the left. Download the original file and see if you can recreate the second image from it.

Returning to the original image, either manipulate the anchor points or use the pencil tool to reshape each petal of the poppy, so that it has a more uniform rounded shape.

Read the sections on Transforming Objects and Reshaping (pages 213–219) before doing this exercise.