What is the pen tool used for?
The pen tool is used for creating organic shapes by creating a bunch of anchors. It can also be used for tracing objects in Adobe Illustrator.
How can you manipulate a path/line in Illustrator? Discuss the use of the white arrow tool, pen+, pen-, and convert too.
The pen + tool can be used to add an anchor to the line. The pen -tool is used to remove an anchor from the line. The white arrow tool allows one to use the anchors to change the path and line to change a path or line. The convert tool can be used to convert the anchor of a corner to that of a curve and vice versa.
How can you utilize the layers palette in Illustrator?
The layers palette can be used to trace objects. One layer can be used to hold the image you want to trace, and the other can be used for the actual tracing that you do.
How do you create a clipping mask in Adobe Illustrator?
First, create a rectangle with no fill and no line over the area over which the clipping mask has to be used. Then, make sure that it is brought to the front. Then use a selection box to select all of the objects that are to be clipped including the rectangle in front. Finally, go the Object menu, then to the Clipping Mask command, and then click on the 'Make' function.
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