Illustrator change color, size & direction

Please. I am 45 and at ground level. Can someone tell me how to change a vector image (flourish) I downloaded from istock photo. I was able to open it with Ai but I don't know how to change the size, direction and color. Please help. Thanks!

If it is a vector image:
Size: Select what you need to size with the selection tool, then drag and hold the shift key to resize (holding shift keeps the proportions). OR Select the object and go to Object>Transform>Scale.
Direction: Select the object, slightly outside of one the corner points you will get a double arrow and you can then click and rotate. OR select the obejct and go to Object>Transform>Rotate.
Color: select with the Direct Selection arrow one portion of the color, go to Select>Same>*then select fill or stroke*. Then go to your color pallet and select the color you want to change to.

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