How to create a shape from the pen tool?

[PalaMee]

I created a lotus like shape using pen tool.  I am not able to convert this into curves and into a shape.  Then only the background which I included won't be shown outside the petals of the  the shape.  Could anyone help me in this regard?  Enclosed please find my work.

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[Alfred]

Your ‘shape’ is just a group of curves. You need to ungroup them and then use the Node Tool to ‘Join Curves’ and ‘Close Curve’ for a single shape.

Please see Affinity Designer Help: Edit vector lines and shapes

[PalaMee]

Thanks for the guidance.