Illustrator CC Blends and Gradient Mesh
In this course, you'll learn how to use the blend options in Illustrator CC to blend objects and color in various ways. Software required: Illustrator CC.
What you'll learn
In this course, Illustrator CC Blends and Gradient Mesh, you'll learn how to use the blend options in Illustrator CC to blend objects and color in various ways. Additionally, this course covers how to use Gradient Mesh, how to apply one, and manipulate it so you get the results you're looking for. These two features allow you to create artwork with rich transitions, three-dimensional shading, and highlights. Software required: Illustrator CC.
Table of contents
- Reviewing the Completed Project 1m
- Drawing the Body of the Rocket 7m
- Adding the Top of the Rocket 3m
- Shading with Gradient Mesh 6m
- Creating the Rocket's Left Leg 5m
- Drawing the Rocket's Leg 4m
- Drawing the Third Leg 6m
- Creating the Window 8m
- Adding the Highlight to the Rocket 4m
- Drawing the Flames 6m
- Creating the Clouds 4m
- Conclusion 1m
About the author
Matthew Pizzi has over 20+ years in the training industry. He's currently Sr. Director of Developer and Product & Business Skills for Pluralsight and joined the company after Pluralsight acquired his company Train Simple. He's been a speaker at industry events like Adobe MAX and Social Media Week and has authored several technology books.