Master the Pen Tool in Under 8 Minutes (Photoshop)

[@charliethebubbles]

I love to use the pen tool, but had no idea that this level of accuracy could be achieved on curves. Excellent presentation and well presented. Thank you.

[@rishadbari5309]

same

[@kiraburr6856]

This have never been explained to me so comprehensively!!! I cut the bird out easily because you explain the simple curve concept so well!!!

[@Imar-jz7id]

your lessons are amazing, they're available and free, so Thank You - i'm a big fan of you.♥♥♥

[@phlearn]

Thank you so much for your kind words!!

[@danworthington3042]

Ive used Photoshop for a number of years, but usually avoid the pen tool as all the previous tutorials and books don't really give a clear instruction. Just in the space of this short tutorial , I now fully grasp the pen tool and it will now be my go-to for complex selections. Great work, thank you.

[@kemicalyemster]

The ABSOLUTE BEST tutorial on this tool. EVER. Best ever, mark my words

[@phlearn]

awww 🥰 thanks so much!

[@abbyzilla4665]

OMG it's just ALT!!! I can't believe I've been missing out on that all these years... THANK YOU!!!!

[@chaosspecials438]

I didn't know you could just press Ctrl and change the angles of the pen tool wow Pen'tastic

[@mariaportugall1933]

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[@sadiewinterlord6908]

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[@chunhee2310]

What is diffirent between ctrl drag and alt drag?

[@DelmarPangilinan]

Yeah Pen’tastic!!

[@delrasshial7200]

Great thanks for making this video *even* shorter to me.

[@chiptheghost26]

I've been using Photoshop for nearly 14 years and I've *never* been able to get my head around the pen tool; it has always frustrated me immensely when it wanted to curve and I didn't want it to! In 8 minutes you've finally helped me conquer it where no other tutorial ever has! Thank you SO much!! :D :D

[@babe2be]

Thanks SO much for this Aaron, i've tried many tutorials and have never managed to get to grips with the pen tool. It's true, under 8 minutes and I have it nailed!

[@nichikyon8561]

very simple and fun tutorial as always! I hated pen tool but watching this make realize how easy it is..Thank you very much!!

[@sabirnawaz1304]

And now go to illustrator and draw something

[@Bj11923]

Thank you. Years of picking the pen tool up, only to be frustrated and putting it down again was swept aside with your 8 minute lesson and sample image, I have now mastered the art of the pen tool.

[@PaulaStreet]

Yeah me too

[@danmcdonald3723]

Man... I have been trying to figure out the pen tool in Photoshop for like 20 years. I didn't fully get it and learn how to use it properly until this video. Thank you so much. You definitely won a new fan.

[@wgnwBash]

The only video that actually teaches you how to use it. Thanx a lot

[@mcbeaner]

Been using Photoshop for over 10 years, never figured the pen tool out, this has changed the way I will cut out images now in the future...Thanks!!

[@cocpopssmufive5865]

Compare to other uploads, this is the best explanation.Simple and Clear

[@leek3415]

Dude, i have struggled with the pen tool for years, i would stare at it and think oh no, then go back to the eraser tool. I watched loads of tutorials but none explained it better then yours. I was immediately able to cut out some very complex shapes. I can not thank you enough. Cheers!

[@CallumHenderson]

Finally, a clear, concise and well explained photoshop tutorial. Thank you.

[@rogermarquez1314]

One of my top 5 photoshop resources on youtube (since im broke :D), been learning photoshop for the past month or so and i´ve learned sooo freaking much from you, keep those coming, cheers.

[@trulynotChinmay]

“We’re just gonna *wing* it a little bit” I see what you did there :p

[@phlearn]

;)

[@SidRandom]

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[@nineelevengirl84]

I laughed when he said that and said I seen what you did there lol

[@byronrhodes1659]

I noticed that too nice catch!

[@tankcaz]

Awesome tutorial! I always have been struggling with the pen tool and ended up using inaccurate alternatives like the lasso and quick selection tool...I can finally use the pen tool with ease and precision! Thank you!

[@3090me]

Finally a good explanation of the alt drag function. Great video as usual.

[@JohnCBurzynski]

No doubt about it, your the best for Photoshop tutorials. Thanks.

[@chrisgreer1338]

Best explanation of the Pen Tool EVER. Thank you.....absolutely fantastic. Thank you!!!

[@mikenco]

Brilliant, thank you. Straight to the point and not annoyingly repetitive like the guy with the eyebrows!

[@threespeed361]

Best photoshop teacher right here!

[@adavis2813]

That was the best explanation and demonstration of the pen tool that I've ever seen/heard! Thanks!

[@wajahatkhan9397]

I spent a lot of time on KZbin but I never found the teacher like you. I love you sir for the Photoshop. :)

[@pursuer477]

bro can you tell me how to upload that sample picture in phtoshop here problems occur

[@Acesif]

Out of all the videos I seen for cutting out images, this is the best so far! Keep making great content!

[@htcallcenter1181]

this is the best tutorial for mastering pen tool in youtube !! very good job

[@greatestever5775]

Thank you! The other videos were like 30 minutes long, you saved me so much time.

[@sandylampen2018]

Battled with pen tool forever..... thank you for making a video which finally explains it so well!

[@HeyHey-ms3oh]

I understood the pen tool more in the first 2 minutes of your video than every other video I've watched

[@swotlily144]

PHLEARN is my all time favorite channel to learn photoshop.

[@taragoans3231]

Thank you for moving at a steady speed and with helpful explanation. Great tutorial.

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

I’ve tried a couple of times to use the pen tool and both times I’ve failed, after another great tutorial I’m going to try again

[@John-vm2zi]

I was able to use it effectively only after learning the shortcuts.

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

Nikola Tesla yes the same for me once I took on board the short cuts it started to come together

[@SimonAndersonphotography]

Basim Miller thanks I’ll check it out

[@iloveshadowbmx]

Best pen video ever! Thank you.

[@halice_jiwonchoi]

So addicted. This tutorials are so well explained, and i watched this ones i have understood at the time.. It is so awesome.

[@pokeypop99]

This is a phenomenal tutorial! Simple, clear and very helpful! Thank you!

[@spiritobscura]

This tuto is a huge help. I don't cut out using pen tool but I draw over my line art but am never able to do it properly. Thanks.

[@codepetersen]

I used to be terrified of the pen tool. This is great!

[@prescillagcon]

I finally did it! once I got the hang of it, I started getting comfortable using it.

[@hardikpshah25]

Ahhh, you made it look so simple! Thank you so much!!!

[@ElyParrot]

Illustrator's pen is much more user friendly in my opinion. Thanks I really needed this.

[@DaniArt]

x2

[@markj5722]

I just stumbled onto this tutorial after suffering through several others on the pen tool. I wish I'd found yours first! You made this skill relatively easy to learn in a very short period of time. Providing the bird download was inspired as it let me work along with you. Thanks!

[@internet-hustle311]

I've watched several pen tool videos but yours was the easiest to follow and I finally think I've got it..THANKS YOU JUST GOT A SUB

[@M_RUB7]

best photoshop channel ever

[@HighMe]

Been having that over extended curve problem since i started designing , and u gave me a simple and fast solution. Appreciate it.

[@ev0404]

Thank you so much!! In 8 minutes I learned what I couldn’t in 4 years studying Industrial design (-.- yeah my university sucks! 😒) You are a great teacher! You videos are awesome, easy to digest and fun, I used to hate photoshop now I’m in love .... 😊😊

[@fredthecoder1289]

Good one. Thanks PHLEARN.

[@AlessioLaRuffa]

Thank you so much for making the intimidating Pen Tool so easy to master, Aaron!

[@emreskopi]

With your wonderful energy, experience and practical methods, you are unrivaled. I follow you for years. Thank you for sharing PS wonders for free. I appreciate!

[@PanzerRanger]

I´ve tried to learn this a few times by others but this was really easy to understand aspecialy since I dont spend much time in PS

[@c__________________]

The most informative out of the videos that I watched 💯💯💯

[@rosa-caninaa]

Omg, you saved me plenty of time! Many thanks!

[@Mukz725]

Just finished up 101-301 and now this is here too. Please don't stop what you are doing, it's real amazing work. PHlearn you later!

[@simonhubbard563]

Best Tutorial I have seen, I have quickly remastered the pen tool. Thank You.

[@AliZeroThree03]

Why pay for college when you can PHLEARN?? :)

[@phlearn]

That's what we're thinking these days ;)

[@dadokh790]

Thank you very much Aaron! I'm working on an architectural poster on Photoshop and you saved my life (:

[@mohdaffiqanuar1633]

Oh my god. You just made the hardest tool feels a whole lot easier! Thanks a lot Aaron!

[@RoyalProductionz]

This video actually helped me alot thanks!

[@tabban21]

Re-watched this again - brilliant tutorial and straight to the point. Phlearn is a genuis, thanks

[@detectivejojo7025]

genius spelling is wrong

[@Netflixlover1122]

August 11 2021, and PHLEARN is still amazing, thanks for your great tutorials, fantastic, easy and professional :)

[@Ms94537336]

Just how much time I wasted cutting around objects using polygonal lasso tool. Now this is super easy and fast. Thanks a milli.

[@westfield90]

The pen tool has been my biggest roadblock to learning illustrator

[@mrsnurunnahar6025]

I like your smile very much. its great refreshing for the viewers.learning is very easy when we have you.

[@Miudadoida_eseusincritos691]

the best teacher , thank you!

[@ccpmourao]

Amazing! Thank you so much to make this so simple!

[@icarochenel]

Thank you so much for this video! I finally learned how to use this tool. Really apreciated it!

[@bobcarter4343]

Excellent. You make it look easy. Thank you.

[@agambhasin]

My favourite too! Thanks Aaron!

[@kennethlingad]

THANKS A LOT! THIS VIDEO CHANGED MY WHOLE LIFE

[@chinodadawg8709]

Love how you showed the examples with the pc or Mac good video ! Very convenient

[@ahmedtharwat5165]

Thank you soo sooo much, i was stuck learning this for like a week

[@Channel_60]

Great! Now, if I could only cut out all the junk food in my diet.

[@alharshaniA]

WOW!! I was not able to use it but now I do! thank you

[@imcurious1009]

Very clear and concise. Thank you

[@ambroscustom]

i got it...best ever tutorial. love from INDIA

[@ArmandoVazquezvazmoen]

What a great video tutorial. Easy to follow and very well explained. Thanks

[@LefBeatzProductions]

This was tons of help, thx for sharing your knowledge.

[@OliviasLofiOasisBeats]

Hello, you're so funny and the same time deliver a perfect vlog.

[@LumiseProductDesignerTool]

Very useful! Thank You!

[@solomonking8557]

This was super helpful. Thank you

[@Gorg0nops]

Thanks, Male Sarah Connor for your great explanation!

[@CJKnowsTECH]

THANK YOU!!

[@phlearn]

You're Welcome!

[@sheetal_creativity8331]

Thanks a loot sir, I can't understand this tool 1 week in classes but u teach just a mint. I m really thank full sir. I love you soooo much sir

[@bramvanharen3382]

I always start pen tool with "click and drag" end up with "click click click click click click click click click click click". Thanks for the tutorial Phlearn. You're amazing.

[@Imyellingtimber]

Thank you! Such an awesome teacher.

[@gamecheaterz]

Thank you for the easy explanation

[@maryamm7634]

Very efficient video. Thanks to you, I now know what that confusing thing is used for!!

[@barrylee6256]

Awesome as usual.

[@Rahalbro]

You are the best photoshop teacher. When i was a child, i hoped to be like pro editor like you. Your beard video.❤️

[@adithyanrajendran4311]

this is the best tutorial , a well explained one about pen tool i have seen

[@ummfatima6224]

Thank you for making this video. I was stuck with the pen tool and I got a couple of really helpful pointers from it.

[@rpar]

You taught me pen tool. Thank you so much!

[@Twist0815]

Thanks! That was quick and easy :)

[@laupoke]

Love a quick tutorial video where it takes 4 minutes to get to the meat of what 90% of people are actually here for

[@aaabraxas]

love the new intro!

[@swotlily144]

why would people give dislike to this video? I think it is a great video, thank Aaron so much for making all the awesome videos. I love you.

[@teocrawford]

wow, you made understanding the pen tool sooo easy!! I'm getting into photoshop at the moment and this tutorial was perfect for an absolute beginner like me - thank you!

[@rikiboypalaboy]

thanks for all your tutorials... i'm learning a lot from them :)