
Beginner Illustrator Tutorial using Pen Tool
Beginner Illustrator Tutorial using Pen Tool
In this beginner Adobe Illustrator tutorial we will be going through an easy-to-follow inking and coloring process using the Pen tool for inking, Live Paint for flat colors, and the knife tool to create easy shadows.

Anchor Point Guides
Anchor point guides are designed to make life easier as you are learning where to place anchors and how to adjust handles.
Using Pen Tool
We will be using our 2 step approach to the pen tool. The first is using straight lines to just get down our anchor points. We will then be using the convert anchor tool to create curves and handles.
Adding Flat Color
Using live paint and the knife tool are fast ways of getting down color and shadows without having to use pathfinder to create shapes.
Adding on Line Variation using Cartoon Brushes
You will have more control over the placement and width of each of your lines using the Cartoon Brushes (Download + Install). The process will be a combination of using the Brushes to get down the initial thickness and stroke width. The second step will be modifying the placement of the variation using the so we can edit later. This 2-Step Process allows for more control over your Line Variation compared to using your Tablet with Pressure.
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