Whether you are tired of being stuck with the lasso tool or just
want to try something different, the pen tool will certainly make your
graphic life easier. Some graphic artists find it harder to work with
the pen tool and rely mostly with using the lasso tool; however, there
are some who prefer it. There are advantages and disadvantages with both
tools; however, one might find it easier to work with especially when
it comes to curvatures or images that require precision.
First Step: Knowing the Pen Tool
Knowing where to find the pen tool is the first step in getting to know this tool. The Pen Tool is also known as the "Bezier tool" (named after its creator, Pierre Bezier) and also as the "paths tool" named so because it draws a series of paths over an image. Using the pen tool, one has 3 options made available to them - (1) to be able to create a new path, (2) to be able to create a new layer/shape and (3) to fill pixels. The most commonly used option is the first to "create a new path". The second option allows you to draw any shape you want just as if you are actually drawing a picture. The "fill pixel" is usually grayed out when using the Pen Tool so you don't have to worry about this option.
2nd Step: Connecting Lines
Once you choose the "create a new path", you have several options made available to you. Choose the "add to path area" and click on the document. The small square point that will appear will be your anchor point and will help make your line stay into place. When you click on another area in the document, the two anchor points will connect and form a line. Clicking on different spots in the document area will connect each anchor point creating several interconnected lines.
3rd Step: Closing the Lines
After creating several anchor points, you might want to close the path. To close the path, hover your pointer over the starting anchor point. A small circle will appear which will indicate that clicking on the starting point will close the path. Remember to save your work every time you make changes. This will prevent you losing your work when you accidentally close your work area.
Advanced Option
Try practicing creating several shapes using it until you get the hang out of it. Once you have perfected the basics, another thing that you might want to practice is using the "convert point tool". This tool is perfect for curves or if you want to move anchor points in your work area. Simply choose the tool from under the pen tool and click and drag on the desired anchor point. Click the line without letting go and see the lines turn into curves.
First Step: Knowing the Pen Tool
Knowing where to find the pen tool is the first step in getting to know this tool. The Pen Tool is also known as the "Bezier tool" (named after its creator, Pierre Bezier) and also as the "paths tool" named so because it draws a series of paths over an image. Using the pen tool, one has 3 options made available to them - (1) to be able to create a new path, (2) to be able to create a new layer/shape and (3) to fill pixels. The most commonly used option is the first to "create a new path". The second option allows you to draw any shape you want just as if you are actually drawing a picture. The "fill pixel" is usually grayed out when using the Pen Tool so you don't have to worry about this option.
2nd Step: Connecting Lines
Once you choose the "create a new path", you have several options made available to you. Choose the "add to path area" and click on the document. The small square point that will appear will be your anchor point and will help make your line stay into place. When you click on another area in the document, the two anchor points will connect and form a line. Clicking on different spots in the document area will connect each anchor point creating several interconnected lines.
3rd Step: Closing the Lines
After creating several anchor points, you might want to close the path. To close the path, hover your pointer over the starting anchor point. A small circle will appear which will indicate that clicking on the starting point will close the path. Remember to save your work every time you make changes. This will prevent you losing your work when you accidentally close your work area.
Advanced Option
Try practicing creating several shapes using it until you get the hang out of it. Once you have perfected the basics, another thing that you might want to practice is using the "convert point tool". This tool is perfect for curves or if you want to move anchor points in your work area. Simply choose the tool from under the pen tool and click and drag on the desired anchor point. Click the line without letting go and see the lines turn into curves.
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