In 1993, Illustrator 5 introduced two types of automated gradients—linear and radial. And that’s the way it has remained for more than 25 years. Gradient mesh, which has no relationship to the Gradient tool, is a different beast altogether. But now, Illustrator CC 2019 offers a new kind of gradient called freeform that lets you lay down points of color wherever you like.
- Hey gang, this is Deke McClelland.…Welcome to Deke's Techniques.…Now since the dawn of time, relatively,…Illustrator has offered us two types of automated gradient,…linear and radial.…Now, inside Illustrator CC 2019, we have a third…called freeform, that allows you to position…points of color anywhere you like inside of an object,…and it's going to allow us to take this piece of artwork…right here, notice the linear gradients in the background…as well as the pepper, and its stem over here on the left,…and we're going to turn it into this without resorting…to gradient mesh.…
Here, let me show you exactly how it works.…Alright, here's the final version of the artwork,…just so you have a chance to see it on screen.…This shape right here is an example of full-on…gradient mesh, created in part using the mesh tool.…Whereas this guy is an example of a freeform gradient.…And as you can see here, this left hand pepper…isn't quite as lustrous as the right hand one,…but it's a heck of a lot easier to create.…And I just love the fact that you can actually…
Author
Deke McClelland
Updated
1/19/2021Released
1/13/2011Note: Because this is an ongoing series, viewers will not receive a certificate of completion.
Skill Level Intermediate
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