How do you draw shape without a stroke?

Hi all,
I am trying to create a character by manipulating shapes but I do not want a stroke around the different shapes. I seem to have to create a shape (ie rectangle), then fill it with the desired color, and then delete the stroke from it. Is there a way to set things up so I can create a shape without a stroke and with the fill color I want prior to using the rectangle/square tool?

Thanks,
Chris

Either use the same colour for line and fill, then flatten the drawing…
http://www.nolanscott.co.nz/tutorials/drawing-a-chicken.html

Or use the Stroke Tool…
http://www.nolanscott.co.nz/tutorials/drawing-a-tree-2.html

Be aware, those videos are without sound, it’s all fairly simple and self-explanatory.

Thank you for link… Great stuff on your site