TUTORIAL ARTICLE

Beginner

7 min

Draw precise and freeform shapes with full control

Draw geometric or freeform shapes, combine them with ease, and edit details to bring your design to life.

What you’ll need

What you’ll learn

Build and customize vector shapes

Draw geometric shapes, then move, scale, and adjust them. Use smart tools to keep things precise and flexible.

Combine and sculpt unique shapes

Use the Shape Builder tool to merge and subtract shapes — a quick way to create custom artwork without starting from scratch.

Add color, order, and style

Match colors with the Eyedropper, round corners, and change the object stacking order.
Bonus tip: See how to draw inside a shape to add texture and detail.


Instruction by

Brian Wood

6 May 2025

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