Adobe Illustrator CC Classroom in a Book® (2015 release)

10. Gradients, Blends, and Patterns

Lesson overview

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to do the following:

• Create and save a gradient fill.

• Apply and edit a gradient on a stroke.

• Apply and edit a radial gradient.

• Add colors to a gradient.

• Adjust the direction of a gradient.

• Adjust the opacity of color in a gradient.

• Blend the shapes of objects in intermediate steps.

• Create smooth color blends between objects.

• Modify a blend and its path, shape, and color.

• Create and paint with patterns.

This lesson takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.

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