Pen anchor card

Can source: 800 × 1200. Draw clockwise. These targets are a starting scaffold; use the visible boundary to judge the actual curve. A drag direction describes the forward handle while you create that point.

PointCanvas positionInitial drag directionBoundary
1400,85Right ≈80 pxTop-centre rim
2581,118Down ≈16 pxRight rim
3574,146Down ≈14 pxNarrow neck
4610,222Down ≈64 pxRight shoulder into side
5610,1019Down ≈29 pxLower right side
6574,1090Down-left ≈34 pxLower-right round
7400,1113Left ≈60 pxBottom centre
8226,1090Up-left ≈16 pxLower-left round
9190,1019Up ≈26 pxLeft side
10190,222Up ≈35 pxLeft shoulder
11226,146Up ≈11 pxNarrow neck
12219,118Up ≈18 pxLeft rim; close at point 1

Remember: click = corner; click-drag = smooth point. White-arrow Direct Selection moves a point or handle. Alt/Option separates a handle direction when necessary. A long straight side needs few anchors. Save the closed path as Can outline.

Do not include the floor shadow. Do not add extra points simply to chase pixel texture. Inspect at 200% for editing and 100% for the final edge. The full labelled map is included in the separate Pen card.

Trace the object—not the shadow.

Twelve suggested points. The image is the exact prepared source used in the lesson.
Twelve suggested points. The image is the exact prepared source used in the lesson.