: When using the pen tool in AI/PS, how do I select different parts of the image to continue with my path? Take this image for example: How would I then go and select more of the rabbit after

@dianne365

The Photoshop Pen Tool is a powerful feature for creating precise paths and selections. Used for tasks like cutting out objects, defining shapes, and creating custom graphics, it provides fine control. Mastery of the Pen Tool is crucial for advanced design and editing, enabling precision in digital art and graphics. <a href="https://graphicexpertsindia.com/photoshop-pen-tool-create-clipping-path/">Read more</a> about photoshop pen tool.

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@Jessie844

Your question is flawed when referring to Adobe Illustrator. "How would I then go and select more of the rabbit after I made that leg selection up into its body?" In Illustrator you are not "selecting" the rabbit, you are drawing a path, making a line.

To continue a line you have already started click on the point that you want to continue drawing from. Here is a good tutorial: vector.tutsplus.com/tutorials/tools-tips/illustrators-pen-tool-the-comprehensive-guide/
This is what the icon will look like when you move the cursor over an end point: or

If the path has been closed, that is it has created a complete shape with no open end points, you will need to delete an anchor point to continue drawing.

Adobe Photoshop is a bit different, but the skills learned in Illustrator translate very well. Here is a good tutorial on using the pen tool to make selections in Photoshop: www.photoshopessentials.com/basics/selections/pen-tool-selections/

And here is a tutorial for drawing shapes in Photoshop using the pen tool. help.adobe.com/en_US/photoshop/cs/using/WSfd1234e1c4b69f30ea53e41001031ab64-73a0a.html

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@Murray976

To connect to an existing open path, click one of the end points with the Pen Tool.

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