Watching the Clock
We're going to start this exploration of digital illustration with a fun (and easy!) clock drawing using just the basic drawing tools. Follow along, and you'll end up with a clock like mine.
Figure 5.4. My finished clock.
Using Guides
Let's begin by opening a new document in Illustrator. Go to File > New and click RGB. Leave the Artboard size at the default, which is U.S. letter size (8.5” by 11”). Save the file as Clock.ai.
Go to View > Show Rulers. You will see ruler units on the left and top of the document window. Depending on your current preferences, you'll see the ruler unit in either points or inches. Throughout the ...
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