One fun way of creating shapes is to use the Blob Brush tool in combination with the Eraser tool. In this video we'll use these tools to create a stylized teddy bear.

The Blob Brush tool in Illustrator is the fastest way to draw crisp, sharp vector graphics that have a natural feel to them.

The Blob Brush and Eraser tools perform pathfinder operations behind the scenes as you draw. Draw over existing brush strokes with the Blob Brush to merge the strokes. Select objects before drawing with the Eraser tool to erase only selected areas.

in this episode you'll learn how to take advantage of the New Blob Brush in Illustrator CS4 as well as the Eraser Tool introduced in CS3

In this Adobe Illustrator CS4 tutorial, Rufus Deuchler shows many of the the cool things you can do with the new Blob Brush Tool. This easy to use tool opens up many new creative possibilities.

Learn about the Blob and Brush tools in Illustrator CS4. Choose a brush style. Change the fill color. Create freeform lines, shapes, and other paths.

Draw merged paths and automatically remove redundant points so the path is easy to select and edit. Learn how to use the Eraser and Smooth tools.

The blob brush tool in Illustrator CS4 is a simple and powerful tool. Learn how to customize it and use all the options to create some truly creative illustrations.

Product Manager David Macy demonstrates new the new Blob Brush feature.

Product Manager David Macy demonstrates new the new Blob Brush feature.