2015
Lynda
Justin Seeley
1:42
English

Learn how to create custom gradient meshes with these Illustrator tutorials from lynda.com staff author Justin Seeley. Gradient meshes are the key to precisely controlling gradients and creating realistic highlights and shadows in your artwork. Here Justin shows how to create your first mesh; manipulate the points, color, and texture of meshes; and create meshes for a variety of real-world, hands-on projects, from 3D models to color-rich poster designs. Make sure to take the challenge Justin issues at the end of the course to practice your skills and "fire" up your next Illustrator project.

Introduction
Welcome
How to use exercise files
Understanding challenges
How to send feedback
1. Core Concepts
What is a gradient mesh?
Creating your first mesh
Adding color to a mesh
Working with mesh points
Creating a mesh on complex shapes
Challenge: Creating your first mesh
Solution: Creating your first mesh
2. Practicing with the Mesh Tool
Project: Creating an apple
Project: Creating a soccer ball
Project: Creating a flower
Project: Creating a realistic guitar
Practicing on your own time
Conclusion
Where to go from here

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