This fully revised book is jam-packed with tips, tricks, and techniques derived from actual projects from more than 100 of the world's top Illustrator artists. As they have done with each of the previous editions of this book, Sharon Steuer and her Wow! team showcase the range and quality of work professional artists are doing in Illustrator and share those techniques with you. You'll not only learn how to "think in Illustrator" with the Zen of Illustrator lessons, you'll also master the newest, hottest, and most challenging techniques. Loaded with unique tips, tricks, and practical step-by-step instructions, including: Lessons and galleries featuring Live Trace and Live Paint, A new chapter for working with Live 3D effects, Mastering clipping masks and opacity masks, Masking with live type, New lessons simulating ink and watercolor paintings, Working with live fills and multiple strokes, New basic blending, gradients, and mesh lessons, New Zen lessons-including one on using Live Paint, Colorizing photos, Demystifying photorealistic Mesh. Book jacket.