Outlining with the Pen Tool
By Bob Taylor
Learn how to transform a scanned, hand-drawn sketch into a digital image, using the Pen tool in PaintShop Pro. PaintShop Professional Bob Taylor shares his tips for working with layers and adjusting the tracking and other settings of the Pen tool to create freehand curved lines. Once you have your line drawing complete, you can add color or other effects.
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Comments (3)
Bob,
Your video on outlining with the pen tool is the 4th or 5th tutorial I’ve watched that you recorded. Thanks for sharing your tips and secrets. Like you, I am not formally trained in art, unless you call 7th grade art class ‘formal training’. I’ve been using CorelDraw and PhotoPaint since version 4 but have never been proficient in either. Just good enough to edit drawings and photos for family, school and work projects. I’ve recently;y moved up to Corel PhotoShop Pro 2018 and with the help of your videos, hope to get a better grasp of the software and improve my artistic skills. Personally, I find the pace of your videos to be excellent. That’s the beauty of YouTube. One can always go back, replay and pause the video on those parts that are new or not understood. Believe me, I do that a lot. And, like Kendra, I plan on getting a Wacom tablet soon.
Again, than you Bob for taking the time to record these videos and thank you Corel for producing them.
Bob
Like the tutorial I want to use it to help me make coloring books from my Motorcycle photos for Motorist Awareness but I am having problems following it because you go to fast for me to follow and get it right. I am using Paint Shop Pro 2018Ultimate.
Thank You
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Ron
Really liked the director of this tutorial. I like the personal touch and connection he puts in with his art and the viewer. I feel encouraged and really look forward to doing this tutorial with my own drawings. I will be investing in a tablet and pen since he talked about how much easier it is. I get frustrated easily when drawing and this sounds like it may make my experience more enjoyable!