Drawing shapes

Pen tool

The Pen tool can be used to draw straight lines as well as curved lines called Bezier curves.

1. Select the Pen tool from the Tool bar.
2. Click where you wish to begin drawing your shape. An anchor point will appear where you clicked.
3. Create as many anchor points as necessary to finish your shape.
4. When you are finished, close the path by clicking on the first anchor point you created. That anchor point will turn solid indicating that the shape is closed.

Curved lines

• Create the basic shape with straight lines.

If you are in Photoshop you will need to select the Convert point tool by right clicking on the Pen tool and scrolling down.

• Click and hold down on the anchor point you wish to edit. The anchor point will affect the two lines to either side of it.

• Drag the point until you are satisfied with the curve

 

 

Rectangle tool

 

The Rectangle Tool can be used to draw rectangles of different proportions. In Photoshop it can also be used to draw ellipses and circles.

1. Select the Rectangle Tool from the Tool bar.
2. Click where you wish to begin drawing your shape. The point you click will form one corner of the rectangle.
3. While holding the mouse button, drag your pointer diagonally.

 

To change the tool to draw ellipses, circles, or odd shapes in Photoshop:

1. Right click on the Rectangle Tool in the Tool bar.
2. Choose the shape you want from the drop down menu.

 

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• Choose the shape you want from the Shapes menu below the Menu Bar.