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Introduction
This is what we'll create in this episode, an icon with a lightning bolt symbol, all done with just the Pen Tool for straight lines. The foundation before learning curves. Let's get started. Hello, welcome back to the complete Adobe Illustrator series from Cerdas Inovasi Digital. We're entering the Pen Tool module, and yes, it's the most important tool in Illustrator. We'll start with the simplest, straight lines and angular shapes, just by clicking.
Step 1: Getting to Know the Pen Tool
Press P to select the Pen Tool. The cursor turns into a pencil shape with a small star, meaning the next click will start a new path. Set fill to no color and stroke to black so the lines are clearly visible while drawing.
Step 2: Click to create a corner anchor
Click once at the top of the shield, then click again at the top right. A straight line is formed between the two anchor points. Continue clicking down following the shape of the shield. Each click creates an angular anchor point without curves.
Step 3: Close the path
Position the cursor over the first anchor point. A small circle appears next to the pencil, indicating the path will be closed. Click, and the shield path becomes a closed shape that can be filled with color.
Step 4: Use Shift for 45-degree angle
Now draw the lightning bolt inside the shield. Hold Shift while clicking to lock the lines at 45-degree angles. The lightning bolt consists of six anchor points, then close the path at the first anchor point.
Step 5: Open path
The path doesn't have to be closed. Draw two small lightning lines next to the shield, then press Enter to finish the path without closing it. An open path is suitable for lines and ornaments. Select the shield and fill it with dark blue without a stroke.
Step 6: Apply color
The lightning bolt is given a yellow color, and the lightning lines are given a thick yellow stroke with rounded ends. Save and export the icon.
Aa Done!
Done. We've used the Pen Tool to create an angular shape. Close the path at the first anchor point, lock the corner with Shift, create an open path with Enter, and arrange the lightning shield icon. In the next episode, we'll create a Bézier curve by dragging the Pen Tool. Need a logo design, brand identity, vector illustration, infographics, or print and social media materials? Cerdas Inovasi Digital provides graphic design services and offers Illustrator courses from beginner to advanced. Want to master the entire series, 106 episodes from the interface to the final project? All episodes, complete with PDF step-by-step guides, practice files, and vector project files, are available for Premium Tutorial subscribers. Subscribe starting at Rp69.000 per month, save 28% with the 12-month package. Or pay once Rp999.000 for lifetime access. Want just one class? Buy single classes with lifetime access. Subscribe now at the Premium page cerdasinovasidigital.com Contact us via WhatsApp, or visit cerdasinovasidigital.com Thank you for watching, see you in the next episode.
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