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    CREATING ANIMAL SHAPES

                      In this section, you will learn how to create a butterfly using basic shapes and tools in Adobe

                      Illustrator. By following the step by step instructions, you will design the butterfly’s body, antennas,
                      wings and patterns and apply colors to bring your artwork to life.

                      DESIGNING A BUTTERFLY IN ILLUSTRATOR
                      Let’s start by creating a butterfly using basic shapes in Adobe Illustrator. Follow these steps:

                      Step  1   Open Adobe Illustrator and create new document.
                      Step  2   Select the Pen tool      , click to place anchor points, curve the middle and close the
                                shape to form the thorax and abdomen.

                      Step  3   Select the Pen tool (P), click to place the first anchor point near the head, then click
                                again and curve it slightly to create a smooth, curved antenna.
                                Repeat the process on the other side to create a symmetrical second antenna.

                      Step  4   Select  the  Pen tool (P), click  on  the  artboard  to  place  the  first  Anchor  Point tool
                                (Shift + C), then click again and drag slightly to curve the shape, forming the first wing.
                      Step  5   Duplicate  the wing by  selecting  the  wing, going  to  Object   Transform   Reflect,

                                choosing Vertical, clicking OK and then moving the mirrored wing to the opposite side
                                to ensure symmetry.
                      Step  6   Select the Ellipse Tool     to draw two large circles for the wings.

                                Add smaller circles or ovals to design the inner wing patterns.
                      Step  7   Select the Shape   Use the Selection Tool (V) and click on the part of the butterfly
                                (wings, body or patterns) that you want to colour.

                      Step  8   Open the Color panel   Go to Window   Color to access the color panel or use the
                                Swatches Panel on the right side.
                      Step  9   Choose a fill color by clicking on the Fill box in the Tools Panel, then selecting a colour

                                from the Swatches or Color Picker.
                      Step 10  Apply the Color by clicking on the shape to instantly apply the chosen colour.

                      Follow the same steps for all butterfly sections, including both wings and body, until fully coloured.

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