Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
2.
Double-click the Eraser tool ( ) in the Tools panel. In the Eraser Tool Options dialog
box, change the Size to
40 pt
and click OK.
3.
Position the pointer over the edge of the cloud shape and, with the Eraser tool, drag
along the bottom of the cloud shape to remove some of the it. Try switching between
the Blob Brush tool and the Eraser tool to edit the cloud.
The Blob Brush and Eraser tools both have pointers that include a circle, indicating the
diameter of the brush.
4.
Choose Select > Deselect.
The last step you'll take is to mask, or hide, the artwork outside of the edges of the artboard.
5.
Click the Layers panel icon ( ) on the right side of the workspace to expand the
Layers panel. Click the visibility column to the left of all of the layers to ensure that
they are all showing. Click to select the main layer named Mask at the top of the Layers
panel. Click the Make/Release Clipping Mask button ( ) at the bottom of the Layers
panel.
