D2 Tutorial #1

How to make brushes in Illustrator.

First, start by creating the shape you want to make into a brush, I used the brush tool on a standard setting.

Now open the brushes panel.


Use the menu and click 'New Brush'



Select 'New Art Brush' and click 'OK'



Now you can name your new brush and make some decisions on what direction you would like the shape to be in relation to the stroke and other details that you can customize. Click 'OK'.


Now your new brush should be included in the brushes panel.



Select it from the panel and use the brush tool to make a stroke.



And watch as your new brush creates an interesting stroke by manipulating your original shape.

Enjoy.