Step 1
Here is the result, for just a simple rectangle
You can do this with any shape. Try applying
brush strokes/gradients/transparency and
different options as you experiment.
Step 2
Select all of those circles and combine them
using the Pathfinder palette. (Window> Path-
finder) Click on the “Add to Shape Area
Button,” and then the “Expand” button, in that
order
Step 1
Make a bunch of circles in a row like this. This is
the shape we are going to use to make our
brush. I’ve found that it’s best to keep this
shape simple for starters, until you get the
hang of how the brush works.
Step 2
Select all of the circles at once and, in your
brushes palette, click on the options arrow,
then “New Brush…”
Step 3
Select “New Pattern Brush.”
Step 4
In the Pattern Brush Options. Important: Make
sure you select “Tints” as the Colorization
Method. This allows you to change the color of
the brush stroke later. There are some other
options you might also play with here to get
the effects you like. Choose your settings and
click OK.
