Lets start by creating lines, and a shape with no curves. Start by selecting a stroke and fill color, which will be the outline and color of the shape created. To do this, select the fill box at the bottom of the toolbar, and choose a color from the color palette. Then select the stroke box at the bottom of the toolbar, and select another color from the color palette.
To create an anchor point, the beginning of a line or shape, click anywhere on the stage. A small blue box will note the location of the point. Click on another location of the stage to create a second point, and a connection line between the two. A third point will turn your line into a shape, and the fill color will now fill the shape area. These anchor points are considered “corner” points because they are connected to straight lines that form corners. Hold down the shift key to create a line at a 90-degree angle. Continuing clicking on the stage to creating a shape of any number of sides and angles. Experiment with crossing lines, to see how the pen tool operates. To finish a shape (for now), return to the first point you created. Notice a small circle will appear next to the cursor, which notes the shape will be complete. Click on the point to “close” the shape.
