The ultimate comprehensive guide to everything from drawing basics to advanced techniques * Adobe expert Ted Alspach reveals the latest on Illustrator CS4’s new features and thoroughly explains how to integrate Illustrator with the rest of Creative Suite 4 * Teaches you step-by-step how to create designs that work beautifully, whether in print or online * Covers the basics of drawing, painting, coloring, and uncoloring * Offers essential tips for mastering paths, masks, blends, patterns, transparency, and type * Introduces you to enhanced Smart Guides and a new Crop Area tool * Demonstrates how to work in multiple pages with CS4’s new Artboard tool * Packed with practical tips and tricks to improve designs and conquer the Web with scripts and online design techniques