Struggling to learn how to use pen tool in Adobe Illustrator?

Question

I understand how to use everything in illustrator..but my brain can't get over how to use the pen tool in either photoshop or illustrator! Does anyone know of any simple tutorials to lean how to useit.

Answer 1

It takes practice. I love the pen tool and once learned you can't imagine doing without it.

Have a look at the quicktime movies that came with Adobe Illustrator, They're a great help.

Answer 2

Ah.. the dreaded pen tool... just open up a new file and play around with it. Click once where you want your line to start. If you click and drag at the same time, it will give you a rounded edge. If you only click, it will give you a corner point. Then practice dragging the points that you've created. You can also click and hold the arc of the line to tweak it. I'll look for a tutorial. It just takes time and practice, so don't get frustrated...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DzpT8POA...