
It took me a while to be able to "tame" it, but don't let this put you off. The Pen Tool can be a scary tool for beginners. So enough, let's get stuck into this list. It's the same thing, really-let's be honest. These items were all tools and tips which have become part of my regular vector process and without them, I think I'd wither and die. I'm here to share with you my 10 essential tips and tools all Adobe Illustrator beginners should learn, and link you to a tutorial or two which will help you learn how to use them.

I've been using Adobe Illustrator for well over 10 years now and I'm obsessed with vector.

These days, however, given how many tools, tips and tricks there are to learn, you can often feel overwhelmed and not know where to start. In the past, programs with limited functions made it easier to pinpoint which tools you should be learning as a beginner.
