Illustrator CS6: Visual QuickStart Guide

24. Gradients

In This Chapter

Applying a gradient to an object’s fill or stroke

Creating a two-color gradient

Editing gradient colors via on-object controls

Saving a gradient as a swatch

Changing the position, length, or angle of a gradient in an object

Spreading a single gradient across multiple objects

Expanding a gradient into paths

A gradient fill is a soft, gradual blend between two or more solid colors. Gradients can be used to add shading or volume for a touch of realism, or to add volume to abstract shapes. In this chapter, you will load gradients from a library; apply a gradient to an object’s fill or stroke; create a simple two-color ...