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How do you draw freely in Illustrator?

Last updated on September 24, 2022 @ 7:03 pm

When you start using Illustrator, you may be discouraged from drawing freely – after all, Illustrator is a vector graphic editor, not a drawing program. However, with a few simple techniques, you can start to draw freely in Illustrator.

First, understand that Illustrator is a vector graphic editor – this means that you can create objects by drawing vectors, which can be edited and shaped like any other type of graphic object. This means that you can draw freehand, or use the tools available in Illustrator to directly edit the shapes and positions of your vectors.

Second, understand the tools available in Illustrator. Illustrator has a number of tools that can be used to draw freely, including the Pen Tool, the Rectangle Tool, the Ellipse Tool, the Path Tool, and the Brushes Tool.

PRO TIP: When using the pen tool in Illustrator, be sure to click “Add Anchor Points” in the options bar, or you may accidentally draw a curve instead of a line.

Each of these tools has a number of options that can be used to control the shape, color, and position of your vectors.

Third, experiment. There are a lot of options available in Illustrator, and it can take some time to learn how to use them.

Experiment with the tools available in Illustrator, and see what options work best for drawing freehand. You may be surprised at how easy it is to start drawing freely in Illustrator!.

Morgan Bash

Morgan Bash

Technology enthusiast and Co-Founder of Women Coders SF.