How do you do geometric art in Illustrator?

To start, create a geometric icon from a shape underneath the path.

Draw a straight line over the shape with the Pen tool by clicking to add points.
Add a point to the path by clicking on the path.
With the Direct Selection tool, drag the point you added into the center of the shape.

How do I draw a line shape in Illustrator?

Convert Lines to Shapes in Illustrator

Draw your line and give it a stroke of about 40px. 40px Stroked Line.
Go to Object > Path > Outline Stroke. Outline Stroke.
Go to Effect > Stylize > Round Corners… and set 20px radius.

What thread do you use for string art?

String: I use crochet thread (classic size 10), and I buy big rolls of them, they’re about $5 at Michaels. Again, choose any colour you like. And buy more string than you think you might need… there’s nothing worse than running out half way through your project.

How do you make a text portrait?

How To Create A Portrait From Text

Step 1: Crop The Image Around The Person’s Face.
Step 2: Add A New Blank Layer.
Step 3: Fill The New Layer With Black.
Step 4: Select The Type Tool.
Step 5: Select Your Font Options In The Options Bar.
Step 6: Add Your Text To The Document.
Step 7: Add A Layer Mask To The Type Layer.

How do I create a pattern shape in Illustrator?

Press the “V” key to quickly switch to the Selection tool. Click the shape to select it, then drag the shape you just drew into the Swatches panel. Notice that a new swatch appears. When you apply this to a selected object, it will automatically create a repeating pattern with the shape you just painted.

How do I make a simple pattern in Illustrator?

Create or edit a pattern

To create a pattern, select the artwork that you would like to create the pattern from, and then choose Object > Pattern > Make.
To edit an existing pattern, double-click the pattern in the pattern swatch, or select an object containing the pattern and choose Object > Pattern > Edit Pattern.