PS I Love You No. 01: The Pen Tool

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This tutorial focuses on using the Pen tool in Adobe Photoshop. It includes a 26-page printable pdf in which I cover the basics of the Pen tool and how to use it to create a silhouette from a photograph.

You will learn how to:

• differentiate between vector and raster graphics
• create and edit custom layer shapes
• draw straight and curved paths with the Pen tool
• edit points and segments on a path
• save a path
• create a silhouette from a photo using the Pen tool

• A 26-page, full-color pdf with screen shots (in PS CS3) and step-by-step instructions for Adobe Photoshop users.
• Over 25 “bonus tips” throughout the lesson.
• 3 papers
• 3 diecut ledger leaves
• 1 quote
• 2 photo corners

You will need:
Adobe Photoshop (**This tutorial is NOT for Photoshop Elements Users**)
One photo with the subject in profile

Difficulty:
If you know how to open your software, you can complete this lesson. I provide detailed instructions for every step, from opening the first file to saving your finished layout.

Note: This tutorial is about the Pen tool in Photoshop. It is not a tutorial about using a Wacom pen and tablet.File Size: 14MB