A. 1. Adjust the brush settings by going to the pen tool options and increasing the brush size or changing the brush type to a smoother option. 2. Zoom in on your canvas while drawing to create finer details, which can help reduce the appearance of pixelation.

B. 1. Use a higher resolution canvas when starting a new project. This can provide more detail and reduce pixelation when using the pen tool. 2. Experiment with different pen settings to find a combination that produces smoother lines.