A free on-demand workshop to get you started in Adobe Illustrator with ease.
Fall in Love with Illustrator with Jessica Swift
Fall in Love with Illustrator is a free, on-demand video workshop designed to take the intimidation out of learning Adobe Illustrator. In less than an hour, you'll get a guided walkthrough of the program from the very beginning — workspace setup, essential tools, and foundational concepts — with no prior experience required.
Whether you've always been curious about digital design or you're specifically interested in surface pattern design, this workshop gives you a practical, confidence-building starting point. The focus is on the tools and shortcuts you'll actually use, so you can skip the overwhelm and start creating sooner.
Outcomes
- Set up your Illustrator workspace like a pro
- Learn the essential tools and how to use them
- Create a custom color palette from scratch
- Digitize hand-drawn artwork into Illustrator
- Use time-saving shortcuts from a seasoned designer
What's included?
Illustrator Video Workshop
Full on-demand video covering the program from scratch, including workspace setup and core tool essentials.
Workspace Setup
Learn how to set up your Illustrator workspace for successful, efficient designing from day one.
Custom Color Palette
Step-by-step walkthrough on how to create your own color palettes inside the program.
Tool Breakdown
A practical guide to which tools you'll actually use (and which you can safely ignore for now).
Digitizing Hand-Drawn Art
Learn how to take hand-drawn artwork and bring it into Illustrator digitally.
Q&A Access
Get your questions answered by a professional surface pattern designer with decades of experience.
Who is this for?
- Beginners who are curious about Adobe Illustrator but don't know where to start
- Artists interested in learning about surface pattern design
- Creative types who've felt intimidated by design software
- Anyone who wants a quick, practical intro to digital art tools
About the creator
Jessica Swift
Founder of Jessica Swift Design | Artist, Surface Pattern Designer & Author | Art as a Tool for Radical Self-Care
I'm an artist, surface pattern designer, fabric designer, and author based in Portland, OR. I started my creative business at 23 — self-taught in nearly everything I do — and have spent nearly two decades building a practice rooted in color, joy, and...
