Okay, folks! You gripe and curse at it, but it's there to be mastered...the pen tool. This week we have a bunch of exercises to be done with the pen tool, since we need to master it in order to get around to doing cool things with it. And believe me, these easy exercises will help!
So go to this page: http://www.sketchpad.net/drawing8.htm
Download the ZIP file called temppsd.zip at the bottom of the page.
Unzip it to a folder or your desktop. There is a document in it called setuppsd.pdf which is included to help you open the PDF files in PS5, but in CS3 it is comparatively easy. Just Use File>Open... and navigate to your files. Click the first lesson (tem1psd.pdf) and click okay. You don't have to, but it will keep the file sizes smaller if you change the resolution on the right of the resulting dialog box to 72ppi, and really, no more is necessary. Click okay, then save the file as a PSD. The documents are self-explanatory and in baby steps. Just read and follow the instructions. Some of the files come out transparent, so it is helpful for the sake of visibility to put a white layer underneath the document.
Another handy tip for you: also download the Pen Tool Cheat Sheet from creativetechs on this page:
http://www.creativetechs.com/iq/adobe_p ... sheet.html
It is a good resource to keep on your desk when struggling with the pen tool.
Your mission is, should you decide to accept it, to draw the figure on the last (6th) page and post it here. Good luck!! I am rooting for you!
So go to this page: http://www.sketchpad.net/drawing8.htm
Download the ZIP file called temppsd.zip at the bottom of the page.
Unzip it to a folder or your desktop. There is a document in it called setuppsd.pdf which is included to help you open the PDF files in PS5, but in CS3 it is comparatively easy. Just Use File>Open... and navigate to your files. Click the first lesson (tem1psd.pdf) and click okay. You don't have to, but it will keep the file sizes smaller if you change the resolution on the right of the resulting dialog box to 72ppi, and really, no more is necessary. Click okay, then save the file as a PSD. The documents are self-explanatory and in baby steps. Just read and follow the instructions. Some of the files come out transparent, so it is helpful for the sake of visibility to put a white layer underneath the document.
Another handy tip for you: also download the Pen Tool Cheat Sheet from creativetechs on this page:
http://www.creativetechs.com/iq/adobe_p ... sheet.html
It is a good resource to keep on your desk when struggling with the pen tool.
Your mission is, should you decide to accept it, to draw the figure on the last (6th) page and post it here. Good luck!! I am rooting for you!