Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Although the Pencil tool is preferable for drawing and editing freeform lines, the Pen
tool is excellent for drawing precisely, including straight lines, Bezier curves, and
complex shapes. You'll practice using the Pen tool and then use it to create an
illustration of a dish of ice cream.
Getting started
In the first part of this lesson, you'll ease into working with the Pen tool.
1.
To ensure that the tools and panels function exactly as described in this lesson, delete
default preferences
,” on page
3
.
2.
Start Adobe Illustrator CC.
Note
If you have not already downloaded the project files for this lesson to your
Started
” at the beginning of the topic.
3.
Open the L5start_1.ai file in the Lesson05 folder, located in the Lessons folder on your
