
LESSON 4
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Creating and Applying Colors, Tints, and Gradients
When you release the mouse button, you’ll notice that the blend between green and gold
is more gradual than it was before you dragged the gradient tool.
3 To create a sharper gradient, drag a small line in the center of the diamond. Continue
to experiment with the gradient tool so that you understand how it works.
4 When you have finished experimenting, drag from the top corner of the diamond to
the bottom corner. That’s how you’ll leave the gradient of the middle diamond.
5 Choose File > Save.
Creating a tint
In addition to adding colors, you can also add tints to the Swatches palette. ...