Nigel French demonstrates the fundamentals of drawing and manipulating shapes; achieving various artistic effects using blend modes, layer effects, masking, and Smart Filters; and combining shape layers with pixel-based imagery and typography. The lessons also showcase practical applications for shape layers, including posters and logos, and ways to create custom shapes.

Topics include:

• Creating basic shapes and lines
• Converting shapes to paths (and vice versa)
• Inverting paths and shapes
• Transforming shapes
• Designing with shape layers
• Creating web buttons, guides, and collages with shape layers
• Working with type and shape layers
• Creating custom shapes with Adobe Capture and Illustrator