Use the Point to Point tool to draw lines and then create curves by editing the line nodes.
To draw using curved and straight lines:
From the Pen tool’s Tool Options palette, choose Point to Point .
Click and drag at the start point. When the direction of your line is correct, release the mouse button.
For the next node:
To create a straight line, click where you want the next node.
To create a curved line, click and drag. When the curve is the right shape, release the mouse button.
Add additional nodes, clicking for a straight segments or clicking and dragging for curved segments.
Drawing Lines and Custom Shapes