Pen Tool in Photoshop–Cusp Points

In this, our 5th instalment of our series on using the Pen Tool in Photoshop, we explore the problem of cusp points. Cusps are formed when two curves meet, but not in a smooth point – rather in a corner or sharp angle, as you might see on a heart, or perhaps on the fin of a fish. The technique for drawing this type of shape in Photoshop is not obvious, but it is easy once you know how.

If you haven’t already viewed the previous videos in this series, I recommend watching them first to bring you up to speed with our current progress:

1. Pen Tool in Photoshop – Path Fundamentals
2. Pen Tool in Photoshop – Straight Paths
3. Pen Tool in Photoshop – Adding Paths and Anchor Points
4. Pen Too in Photoshop – Smooth Curves

Next week, we’ll continue our series, learning to convert anchor points from one type to another. I hope you’ll continue to join us!