Illustrator Tutorials - Pen Tool Beginner's Guide

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In this Illustrator tutorial, I will show you how to use the Pen Tool to create vector logos or lettering. I also provide a guide for beginners to follow along the tutorial take you through the different steps or learning the Pen Tool. Make sure to subscribe for more Photoshop tutorials. Thanks for watching!
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[@MadebyMighty]

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[@AqleemAbbas]

Hey, your way of teaching is excellent, proceed,

[@scalingzero9634]

THIS is how you teach beginners. I learned more in these 14 minutes than the last 3 hours watching others tutorials. You rock!

[@santiagonavarro125]

He makes it look so easy when it really isn't.

[@mitchellblake9688]

Shits fucking hard

[@kdee1428]

it is ezz dude what are talking??

[@gunnznbutter7959]

It’s hard at first but then it all starts to make sense.

[@annablomma79]

I agree

[@SummerAssault1]

​@@kdee1428same! Its very easy😂

[@alphagamer9486]

Imagine him doing these kind of video on each an every illustrator tool. We are unstoppable

[@LieLikesMusic]

Wish there were more videos like this one! Very simple to follow and learn. Thanks a lot!

[@onepiecebarca]

DID YOU EVEN TRY TO DO IT OR JUST WATCHED IT?

[@ayasewelam9918]

This is the best tutorial I have found on Illustrator's pen tool. Setting the speed at 0.25 when he speed tracing helped a lot!!

[@antolethelwell5749]

This is by far the best beginner tutorial for the pen tool after browsing for weeks. It's so frustrating as a sketch artist to learn software and bring your drawing to life. I have so many sketched designs and logos I need to vector... there's no time like to present to learn.

[@vincentgadget9692]

I have watched a lot of Illustrator Pen tool tutorials and yours is by far the best I have watched! I did the exercices with no frustration! You should do more Illustrator tutorials, you are the best! Thank you for your time!

[@davidkim8127]

Probably the best single tut on the pen tool. The additional AI practice file is an awesome plus. Thank you!

[@MadebyMighty]

Thank you for the feedback man I really appreciate it! Cheers! 😊

[@esthercandelaria1565]

This has to be the easiest video to follow on the pen tool! You totally demystified it for me! Thanks so much!

[@web3kiduniya]

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[@jaimegav_]

At 8:05 Mine doesnt create another line, how? All it do is just move the point Please help☹️

[@ritzkashyap8288]

@@jaimegav_ Just keep holding Alt

[@lonleybeer]

goddamn my squirrel looked like he's been run over by a car in a highway

[@matthews7447]

like its so hard OMG

[@concept1027]

Nice, man. I've been using Photoshop for 20 years, but always as a painter. I just wanted something super simple with no tertiary info to start the jump into illustrator. Perfect tutorial!

[@emijolene]

Thank you so, so much for this tutorial! I've struggled with the pen tool for the longest time and your pen tool guidelines were awesome!

[@JaroFromTheHood]

I've seen quite a few Pen tool tutorials, and I must say this is certainly the best one yet. Good job Mighty!

[@MadebyMighty]

Thank you! 😊 I really appreciate the feedback, cheers!

[@joellendesautels1615]

I agree! Very clear.

[@mkm1015]

hey there, it's 2021 and I dare to ask - is CS6 still good enough for freelance graphic design??

[@vetplantje]

@@mkm1015 I've seen people make some amazing shit in MS Paint, so I'd say depending on your needs that yes, it would still suffice.

[@pixelandbracket]

This is absolutely the best pen tutorial I've seen. Definitely needs to be a part of a Made by Mighty Skillshare course! 👊

[@MadebyMighty]

Thanks my man! 😊 I really appreciate it! Looking forward to your next video!

[@born5094]

If Pixels and Bracket said this, then you did something right

[@ThatDarnPersian]

Definitely the best pen tutorial I have found. I have really struggled to grasp doing curves in particular, and this video helped me finally get it. THANK YOU!!

[@KatxGuzman]

I'm new into graphic design and I LOVE IT! but honestly speaking this can be super hard to learn. i was having a super hard time getting the hang of the pen tool but with this super easy way to learn and practice i got the hang of it right away. THANK YOU A MILLION FOR THIS GREAT TUTORIAL! I'll definitely subscribe to your channel for more.

[@ThreeGDev]

Me before watching the video: WAAAAAAAH, why is this pen tool so useless? Me after watching the video: Man, this is the best thing on the world

[@seraphinamarini]

Immense gratitude for demystifying bezier curves in such a thorough and easy to follow format! I wish I would have discovered this tutorial a long time ago. I'll be practicing until I perfect it.

[@jesselash5173]

I've been designing professionally for over a decade, and today learned I've been making way more points on my paths than necessary. Thanks for the tips!!

[@michaelahurst6002]

I honestly cannot hit that like button hard enough. I have been working in Illustrator for a few weeks now, took a course on Udemy, watched multiple videos and yet, in 6 minutes (I've paused this video to try out the downloadable page, and to now type this comment) you have completely demystified the pen tool for me!!! Sir, you are amazing. I am so pleased I stumbled across this video. I haven't seen your other content yet, however, I am subscribing. Thank you so much for this, it is an absolute game changer!

[@amyanderson3984]

Over the past two weeks, I've spent about six hours with this video, watching, pausing, re-watching, walking away and grinding my teeth, doing breathing exercises and coming back to it. FINALLY last night, on maybe the sixth or seventh run-through, it CLICKED. I totally get the pen tool now and have made friends with it. Thanks so much for sharing your expertise :)

[@gaeltrujillo5347]

dang u suck

[@soaleha1]

I really can't thank you enough for making this and the amazing worksheets!

[@denizaygun1930]

I just followed through your video and did everything you've said, and it made my day to finally understand the pen tool! Things were very harsh for me as I was drawing in photoshop, then I was using the image trace option, which never gave me satisfying results... Thank you sooooo much!

[@sunmarsh]

Spent 3yrs in school studying design and they never taught us this. Thanks!

[@fauxdauteur]

Fuck man... I weep for your pockets. Thank god you found this video then.

[@MissGagaChik]

thank you thank you so much for this video it's so good and so informative and definitely the best illustrator pen tool video i've seen on youtube thus far

[@bheafranchezka9002]

My melt is heartening

[@ghassanigitanirwanawati4204]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It's great! I started to switch from corel draw to adobe illustrator, this tutorial helps me so much, thank you!

[@yomnaelfatairy8687]

this is literally the best pen tool tutorial I've seen thank you so much

[@smallandugly]

This is the best video on the Pen Tool I've seen so far, and I've seen many. You are a great teacher, thank you!

[@AlaminPShoron]

great pen tool tutorial i've ever seen. just love it. i want more tutorials about illustrator.

[@MadebyMighty]

Thank you! 😊 I'll definitely upload some more Ai tutorials, cheers!

[@pkgarcia1]

Great tutorial!!! Very well illustrated and explained at a pace that can be followed. Thanks for keeping it simple and straightforward!

[@lowpolytigerfigurine]

this helped me SO MUCH! THANK YOU SO SO MUCH!!! This is exactly the hands on kind of work that I needed!

[@sauthutabarat1516]

This is what the beginner like me should learn before jumping in to the art board, very well presented, thank very much.

[@estherayewoh1077]

Hi. How far have you gone with your illustrator tutorials

[@sauthutabarat1516]

@@estherayewoh1077 Thank you for asking. I'm still working on it, I ma now on the Photoshop lesson after finishing my Graphic Design course and Illustrator course separately. I haven't posted much on Illustrator side but you can check my photography side on insta (sauthutabarat18). Thank you for

[@estherayewoh1077]

@@sauthutabarat1516 sure thing😊

[@ottawanderer]

Simply said: Thank You! I found the Pen Tool so intimidating but this vid helped me break through. :-D

[@haichinthecity7382]

This tutorial is gold,I've watch so many other good tutorials but they confused me a bit,but this video was the best.Honestly you should be teaching

[@Akanne]

Omg thanks for the pen tool tutorial * ♡

[@MadebyMighty]

It's a pleasure 😊 Thanks for your comment, cheers!

[@mauricetaplet9382]

It's a bit fast for me, but I"ll keep practicing as you've repeated. Strong video...Thanks!

[@yacinechergui1579]

This is the best tutorial on the PEN tool ever I'll add you recovered me from the hatred I have to it ! thank you sooo much !

[@joannesmolka1990]

This is going to kick my illustrator skills up a notch! Thank you!

[@earleliziergaloza7093]

Yeheeey panalo SI Manny

[@Biptaste]

High quality content, all what we need to start using Ai, I want more! 😀 congrats and thanks from France! 🔵⚪🔴

[@MadebyMighty]

Merci Baptiste! :)

[@PedroRosarioRodriguez]

THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST AND EASIEST EXPLANATION EVER. I thank God for ending up here after watching SEVERAL other explainer videos. Thanks for the effort!!

[@user-im2zh1wd6i]

Thank you very much from KOREA. I have been taking illustrator class for a month and having difficulty with pen tool. Your tutorial helped me very much!!!. Thank you

[@abdulsk5257]

Many Thanks from India

[@MadebyMighty]

My pleasure :) Thanks for the comment!

[@vayasalsa]

You have a very natural teaching approach. Could you help us by showing your step by step on another figure? I think it's a difficult challenge this quick but once again, a great teaching tool.

[@MadebyMighty]

Thank you for the great feedback! I will upload some more Pen tool tracing at some point it will most likely be on a lettering piece :) Cheers!

[@matthewmillican4506]

This is the best walkthrough of the pen tool I have found on youtube. Thank you for taking the time to make this tutorial and providing the guide.

[@shalinipillai5006]

This is exactly how it's supposed to be taught! great video buddy, now I'll practice to keep my skills going.

[@tomb9696]

I'm the only one who has attempted this tutorial several times and remains not even close to doing it right. I have better luck when eating soup with a fork. Thanks for the tutorial anyway; I see it has helped many others.

[@leciakole3020]

BYE ME 2 I HAVE TO DO THIS FOR SCHOOL AND JUST CANT FIGURE IT OUT JAHSGAH

[@tomb9696]

I don't think this tutorial applies to AI cs4. It apparently has been made better in the newer versions.

[@kirsten3878]

Amazing tutorial. Thank you for teaching!

[@piorunekk]

OH man. I wish everyone would explain things like you do. Absolutely fantastic job.

[@jbaring8242]

Sikat na ako mami

[@dawnplaza8342]

Masaya siya. Masaya na sa iba -jc

[@chrkuze7047]

Loved this tutorial. I've seen very few tutorials with such explanation. You are a legend. Thankyou so much for this.

[@thelittlebigvoice1312]

Fantastic tutorial - its helped me get my head around what was a dark art - thank you!!

[@OSCAR-uv9bw]

voice killer

[@HowtoGraphicDesign]

???

[@daniely2125]

I still am so confused on 7:33 and I’ve watched it about 20 times in slow motion

[@ayaanrabbi4940]

this so easy ..can i explain you?

[@misirali9843]

@@ayaanrabbi4940 yes pls

[@FinlandForceTeam]

master troll

[@idealoading]

@@ayaanrabbi4940 this symbol at 7.37 where is at keyboard

[@zavatmotion]

@@idealoading Hello, the up arrow is Shift, the one that follows is command that in Windows is Control and finally the last one that is used 8:00 is Alt (the one next to the space bar) It is a little complex at the beginning, you just have to practice

[@tortellinigenie]

Just wanted to say thank you for making such an easy to follow and in-depth tutorial!

[@PolishedSacramento]

I have watched a lot of long 4 hour training videos on the pen tool... This for me with ADHD was perfect. Short and sweet and I feel like I actually learned something! Great video.

[@dawnplaza8342]

shout out 9 aquamarine

[@ekanshnehra4409]

0 dislikes OMG

[@DesignArtStudio]

He deserves all Likes.

[@MadebyMighty]

Haha thanks guys! 😊

[@NodeNest]

so tempted 😅

[@RisJen13]

This was probably the most informative video I have ever seen re: pen tool. Thanks!

[@mimirizaldo2412]

Thank youuuuuuuuuu!! Been through a lot of tutorials but by far this is the only tutorial that had me enjoying my hands-on! Love ittt

[@kennethsingh6972]

naka Savage ako kanina

[@earleliziergaloza7093]

Alam namin

[@gabgab3026]

Shoutout to 9-Amethyst Naka savage ako kanina -gab

[@soloxlucks7692]

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[@joshuacarldejesus3817]

Hnd ka marinong mag ml quit ml!

[@galarog5598]

Thank you so much! just completed a beginners course on illustrator but when i actually had to use it it was so frustrating. Your guide is the best :)

[@sarakhezradji4523]

omg if all the tutorials were like that our life will be so much easy you watch for 15 min fully explained , clear , simple and you practice and voila; you know how to use the tool! i wish there were more videos like this one !

[@dawnplaza8342]

Hirap magmahal pag wala ng pake sayo yung tao :'( -bebetoy

[@joshuacarldejesus3817]

Gago!😂

[@soloxlucks7692]

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[@seo4015]

HAHHAHAHAAHA WTF

[@jbaring8242]

Grade 9 Onyx

[@soloxlucks7692]

Соводту

[@soloxlucks7692]

Seriously -_-

Thank you, this helps a lot! I’m in the process of making my own font but I’ve never quite mastered the pen tool :)

[@fritz1339]

This ist the BEST tutorial on the subject "pen tool"!! Great work, Thanks!

[@mdnight126]

I'm sorry but this isn't working for me. I don't know when you're holding or clicking. My curves are all over the place. I have extra lines....it's just not doing what yours are doing...very disappointing

[@Rvc546]

Use alt key

[@mdnight126]

Thanks...I figured it out since then. But thank you so much

[@Rvc546]

@@mdnight126 🙂🙂 happy to help... I'm just watching video(i know many things already though) bt i've started learning illustrator from few days

[@Emuspaul]

Had to stop watching because of the obnoxious background music....

[@consultantnine6927]

Very annoying

[@mollyswanson6051]

Outstanding tutorial - thank you!!

[@-thesmartboard8984]

this was really helpful ! thank you

[@frhythms]

Best pen tutorial I've seen ! Thank you !

[@trojantb5171]

know your basics course is just what I needed. Taking it a day at a ti so I can fully grasp the core of soft.

[@danielenoch3670]

thank you so much ,you really made it as simple as ABC !....Now i can use the tool effectively

[@roxsang9547]

I love your tutorial :) I've learned a lot as a beginner. Thanks a lot!

[@paulaplaster934]

Thanks a lot, really helpful! I knew nothing about how to use the pen before (frustrating as a designer). But just from following this I now feel I can handle it pretty well.

[@GregHagar]

Echoing other comments here - I've worked my way through several pen tool tutorials and this is one of the best! Great job!

[@lyan-emiliebessi8079]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for this tutorial ! You have no idea how helpful it was for me ! I really enjoyed practicing my pen tool skills with the little templates you showed us. I'm gonna suscribe right away !

[@brenerfds]

Thank you so much, man. You're an Excelent Teacher!

[@malazkarar1171]

Thank you very much, this was really simple but organised and well thought out!

[@bryant505]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I feel like instead of going back to school to learn graphic design, i'm pushing myself to learn and i feel your video helped me learn so much! Let me know if you have a patreon page so i can donate! Again, thank you so much brotha and can't wait to watch more of your vids.

[@zinatera]

Thank you so much for this tutorial, dude! It helps me a lot!

[@keafholliday4303]

Nice job! You keep it simple to understand👍🏽

[@SB-oy4xx]

The best tutorial ever, I loved it very much. Thank you!

[@MiddleEasternInAmerica]

dude I've using your sheet and tried, practiced a lot and finally I did it, thanks again

[@tehaunuiart]

That was awesome and exactly what I needed. Super informative and very clear and precise instructions and beginner template to work from.

[@santii5419]

The best tutorial i've ever seen before... new big fan from spain Mr. Mighty!

[@natl9361]

Simple and concise. Thank you so much!

[@theaihacker777]

Thank you! This taught me how to use the pentool.

[@complex9423]

You r just aweso....i was litterly noob in tNice tutorials...u explained it very simply...thanks i will surely go for next parts of tNice tutorials video.. thanks

[@bala1000mina]

Awesome tutorial! Thanks for making!

[@daudiiCreates]

I had work that was due, and this really came in handy,30 min and I'm back here to say Thankyou.

[@MsKomal29]

Fantastic video. I actually learned how to use pen tool and feeling confident in drawing anything via this tool

[@Anand-wi4yb]

Well explained!! Thanks mighty

[@kevinadrian2640]

This is the best tutorial ive ever seen about illustrator and especially the pen tool. Like private lessons!

[@FJBN24]

DUDE THANK YOU SO MUCH THIS HELPS ME SO MUCH