can anyone suggest a good resource to learn adobe illustrator

[loco]

You have just get in there and do it. I started with classroom in a book and just talked with friends that knew more than I did.
Just remember illustrator has (in my opition) a bigger learning curve. It's an awesome program.

-loco

[Graphic D.]

I've been using Lynda.com to teach myself premiere CS5 and it's totally worth the little bit of money.