Using the Adobe Pen Tool with Confidence with Dan Rodney

Subscribers Only Seminar

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The Pen Tool is in all Adobe apps, but it's not intuitive to learn. If you've ever tried using it and been frustrated, you know that drawing with the Pen Tool is nothing like drawing with a real life pen or pencil. In this class, you'll learn how to properly use and control the Pen Tool. 

We'll explore using the Pen Tool in Adobe apps (such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign), but these concepts usually apply to any app with vector drawing tools.

This class includes a dedicated 30 minutes of Q&A directly with Dan Rodney.

What You'll Learn

  • How to create & edit vector shapes using the Pen Tool and related tools
  • How to properly use the 3 types of points with the Pen Tool: Straight, Curve, and Corner
  • Essential keyboard shortcuts

Who It's For

  • Anyone who uses Adobe apps (such as Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign)
  • Creatives who have tried and been frustrated by the Pen Tool in Adobe apps
  • People who have some experience with the Pen Tool, but want to get better at using it

How to Join

  • This class is available exclusively to CreativeLive subscribers. Not a subscriber? Join here.
  • The class will be delivered via Zoom Webinars. You’ll need access to Zoom through a web browser or the Zoom app in order to participate.
  • To reserve your spot, register using the Sign Up form and button above. Space is limited.
  • A unique Zoom join link will be sent to registered subscribers, up to the maximum number of participants per class. You’ll receive this link one hour before the class start time.

About the Instructor


Dan Rodney

Dan Rodney has been a designer and web developer for over 20 years, creating coursework and leading innovative training initiatives at Noble Desktop. He teaches courses covering Figma, HTML & CSS, Adobe Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Power BI. Dan has also been at the forefront of integrating AI into design and business workflows, spearheading Noble Desktop’s latest AI course offerings. In addition to teaching and curriculum development, he writes custom scripts for InDesign (Make Book Jacket, Proper Fraction Pro, and more) and works with automation and AI-driven tools in his free time. You can find Dan on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and at danrodney.com.