A question

[majorshipper]

Fellow creative people; when you're making icons/wallpapers/headers, whatever, what is your preferred tool for 'cutting' people out? Right now I use masks, but they almost never look just right. I've heard (vaugely) about the pen tool but I've never used it, is that what you're suppose to use?
I dunno. I'm just curious and I'd like to know what everyone else uses that looks so great.

Comments

[wendy-dent.livejournal.com]

I tend to use the masking because I have only been taught the pen tool over a web chat - not the best!!

I hope to learn the pen tool though as it is considered the more favoured approach.

Good luck!

[majorshipper]

Ooo yeah, I can imagine. I read this tutorial last night and then made these icons using the pen tool...it actually worked well. It really was easy to learn and use, thought the tutorial was a tiny bit boring, it was every bit worth it.