Need help with art project; joining multiple paths to create shapes

[Dhayden]

Hello!

I'm working on an art assignment and I can't figure out how to join multiple overlapping paths without having weird lines show up or the paths distorting. Here's what I have so far:

Each path needs to was created separately but they all overlap each other. I need the paths to connect where they overlap with other lines so that they create shapes. This way, I can fill the shapes and create something that resembles this:

Thanks!

[Jacob Bugge · Accepted solution]

D,

I believe you will like the Shape Builder Tool,

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/creating-shapes-shape-builder-tool.html

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/atv/cs5-tutorials/creating-complex-art-with-the-shape-builder-to...

or Live Paint,

https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/live-paint-groups.html

[mjbelt · Accepted solution]

Adding to thread - Utilize the Pathfinder

https://makeitcenter.adobe.com/blog/pathfinder-tool-guide.html