14 November 5, 2020by Categories IllustratorThe Gradients
are great effects, and can add a nice touch of depth or style to your illustration or logo – but how is it done?
In this short tutorial we will cover the basics of adding and refining a gradient within Adobe Illustrator.
Here’s how to do it:
- Open the gradient window, by choosing Window > Gradient from the top menu
- Select an object you want to apply a color gradient to
- Choose the color swatch of the gradient in the gradient window, or apply the gradient using the keyboard shortcut
- Customize color, opacity and gradient angle in the gradient window
Quick Tip:
If you first save your desired colors in the Swatches window, you can quickly apply those color swatches to your gradients.