Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Note
You can also edit the Stroke options in the Stroke panel (Window > Stroke).
5.
Change the Stroke color to the swatch named cup stroke in the Control panel.
Drawing with the Pencil tool
The Pencil tool ( ) lets you draw freeform open and closed paths as if you were drawing
with a pencil on paper. Anchor points are created by Illustrator, are placed on the path as you
draw, and can be adjusted when the path is complete.
Next, you will draw and edit a few lines on the ice cream path. But first, you will paint the
ice cream shape.
1.
With the Selection tool ( ) selected, click the ice cream shape to select it. Change the
fill color to the pink swatch named ice cream, and change the stroke color to the swatch
named cup stroke in the Control panel.
2.
Change the Stroke weight to
6 pt
in the Control panel.
3.
Click the larger spoon shape, and choose Object > Arrange > Send To Back.
Now you can see why we cut the spoon using the Knife tool.
4.
Choose Select > Deselect.
