This tutorial explains how to make patterns that will repeat seamlessly in Illustrator. It shows how to use single and multiple images.

Learn how to make a black-and-white vector Silhouette in Adobe Illustrator using this easy-to-understand tutorial for beginners.

Step 4: Trace your halftone object In order to turn your new halftone artwork into a vector object, you’ll need to use Illustrator’s Live Trace.

Once you've selected a pattern swatch in Illustrator, you can apply the pattern to other tools. Using the Rectangle Tool, you can quickly use a pattern to fill the entire page using the same pattern.

How to Make a Lot of Squares With a Brush in Illustrator. Adobe Illustrator includes various brush sets that help you create images, such as complex borders, patterns and multiple shapes.

Illustrator's Live Trace feature is the subject of our fourth article on how to create your own avatar portrait for social networking Web sites and instant messengers.