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Hey there! My name is Elianna and I‘m a professional illustrator who‘s been using Adobe Illustrator daily for over six years.

Fill tool illustrator

One of the first and most essential skills to master in Illustrator is how to fill your designs with color. It might seem basic, but there‘s actually a lot to know if you want full control over your colors and an optimized workflow.

In this ultimate guide, I‘ll walk you through everything you need to know about filling color in Illustrator.

You‘ll learn multiple methods and pro tips so you can color your illustrations quickly and confidently. Let‘s dive in!

Fills vs.

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Strokes: What‘s the Difference?

Before we get into actually applying color, it‘s important to understand two fundamental concepts in Illustrator: fills and strokes.

A fill is the color, gradient or pattern inside a shape or closed path.

Think of it like pouring paint to fill in a coloring book drawing.

A stroke, on the other hand, is the outline or border around a shape or along a path. You can adjust the weight (thickness), style (e.g.

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