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Less Anchors | Illustrator CC Tutorial #297/365

3,037 views · Published 24 October 2018 · 1:00 · Indexed 26 September 2026

Channel: Yes I'm a Designer · 2018 · Education

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Working with Anchor points can be tricky and it's easy to fall into the trap of using too many when working with the Pen Tool in Illustrator CC 2018. 

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Today Martin will show you how using fewer anchor points actually makes paths easier to work with, helps you to produce smoother lines and more professional looking results! 

Getting to grips with the tools in Illustrator will have a massive impact on the work you produce and we have some other tutorials in mind, which will come in handy: 

Circular Text | Illustrator CC Tutorial #62/365
https://youtu.be/U56IuunbMok
Learn how to add text to path, great for use in logos! 

Mesh Tool | Illustrator CC Tutorial #90/365
https://youtu.be/l9-zOVccHAM
Have you tried using the Mesh Tool yet? It’s one of Shumi’s favorites! 

Clipping Masks | Illustrator CC Tutorial #92/365
https://youtu.be/KNu0Du9oVJc
If you don’t already use clipping masks try out this tutorial they come in handy on all sorts of projects !

Isometric Drawing | Illustrator CC Tutorial #117/365
https://youtu.be/54_rVSgdnVw
Looking for something fun? This technique is very cool and trending a lot in the design industry at the moment! 

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