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Design Illustrator Foundations How to Draw in Illustrator Transparency and Blending Modes

Posted by ramseydennis
ramseydennis
4,530 Points

Do we need a stylus to continue with this course?

Due to not having a stylus, I have not created some of the layers that Mat has created, or done some of the exercises he's done (which pertained to working with a stylus).

Are we expected to simply make a "poor man's" version of the exercises he did with the stylus - or do we need to acquire a stylus to continue?

Thanks -

2 Answers

Vincent Menniti
Vincent Menniti
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Vincent Menniti
Vincent Menniti
7,203 Points

No, you can use the mouse. I feel I have even more control with a mouse compared with a stylus. It's a matter of preference.

ramseydennis
ramseydennis
4,530 Points

Thanks Brandon I appreciate it

Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford
37,861 Points
Scott Crawford
Scott Crawford
37,861 Points

I also used the mouse for the course. I've tried using a pad and stylus but I found it difficult. I'm sure it just takes practice, but not needed for the course.

ramseydennis
ramseydennis
4,530 Points

Thank you as well Scott - much appreciated.