Illustrator Gradient Mesh - realistic vector illustrations
BackThe Illustrator gradient mesh is often ignored because it can be unwieldy and confusing to use at first. If you persevere though it is incredibly useful, and some great effects can be achieved. This is my attempt to get to grips with it by creating an illustration of a metallic fishing lure for a design project. As the timelapse progresses it is clear where I change my mind about one method and try another. For example, gradient mesh was great for the body, but was unnecessary for the eye. Highlights were made with feathered, semi-transparent lines.
Channel: Howto & Style
Uploaded: February 26, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Author: rotbed
Length: 00:09:06
Rating: 4.33
Views: 11631
Tags: adobe cs3 illustrator gradient mesh timelapse realistic illustration vector graphic design
Video Comments:
uggi (August 16, 2008 at 1:32 pm)
If you know Illustrator basics tutorials like these are a great way to learn proper worktechniques. I enjoyed this video, thank you.
I do have one question; at a few points you add a number of eyedropper icons, how is this done?
I do have one question; at a few points you add a number of eyedropper icons, how is this done?
rotbed (August 19, 2008 at 11:34 am)
I think this is a screen glitch - sorry!
zeHorrNet (July 18, 2008 at 2:56 pm)
awesome
mrotsdnal (July 2, 2008 at 7:03 pm)
If you have a basic understanding of Illustrator then its really boring listening to ponderous explanations of "now go to your white arrow tool" etc. so fast ones can be good. though i see your point in general.
abheroc (July 1, 2008 at 9:36 pm)
and what can he say? turn this to orange, turn this to red.. and heres the funny part: turn this to orange again :D
abheroc (July 1, 2008 at 9:31 pm)
i can learn from fast tutorials... and its time saving so judge only in your nameS noobS
kman1111 (May 13, 2008 at 12:57 am)
2d, yur doin it rong
kman1111 (May 13, 2008 at 12:56 am)
who said this was a tutorial?
rotbed (April 19, 2008 at 12:39 pm)
Sorry to let you down so badly. I'll try to do better next time.
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may as well just show a before and after