In the following steps you will learn how to create a detailed barbecue illustration. For starters you will learn how to create a simple pattern brush which will be use to create the grill along with a bunch of Transform and some basic blending techniques. Next, using simple circles along with Zig Zag and Roughen effects plus some basic vector shape building techniques you will learn how to create the coal. Moving on, using two simple circles and taking full advantage of the Appearance panel you will learn how to create the main shapes of the barbecue. Using a simple blend, some Warp effects and basic blending and masking techniques you will learn how to create the handles, a fork and some sausages. Finally, you can add a grassy background using some simple techniques explained by Diana Toma in a pretty quick tip.