Archive for October, 2009

Pen tool tutorials

Ever wonder how to create custom illustrations in Adobe Illustrator using the pen tool? I’ve just developed a 4-part series (don’t worry, they’re short!) of pen tool tutorials for my online class and thought I’d share them here. You can hear my dog barking in part two, but I think that’s a bonus! Be sure to watch them in order:

 

Drawing straight lines w/the pen tool:

 

http://screencast.com/t/HHtfxNGff

 

Drawing straight lines w/perfect 90 (or 45) degree angles:

 

http://screencast.com/t/65czediN4D

 

Drawing curves w/the pen tool:

 

http://screencast.com/t/htG3aVpK

 

Drawing a mix of curves and straight lines w/the pen tool:

 

http://screencast.com/t/xNnKUEumVe

 

Enjoy!

 

Macoe

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