Two paths in Illustrator can be linked together in one of two ways: using the pen tool to manually connect them or using the direct selection tool to automatically create a link between them.

The pen tool in Adobe Illustrator is a powerful tool for creating custom illustrations. Learn tips and tricks on how to use this tool and how to apply artistic brush strokes to your design.

Select the image, and then hold down the Pen tool icon in the tools palette. Choose the "Delete Anchor Point" tool. Your cursor now shows a pen with a minus sign as you move over the artboard.