Radial Gradient Tutorial in Adobe Illustrator | Easy 3D Shading for Beginners

Learn how to use the radial gradient tool in Adobe Illustrator in this easy 3D shading tutorial. A quick but thorough walk-through of the tool will help beginners get the basics down. I've also included a few samples of more advanced techniques to give you an idea of what can be created using just a few radial gradients!

00:00 - Intro
00:19 - Gradient Tool & Panel Overview
02:01 - How to Clear Gradient Appearance
02:22 - Creating the 3D Shading on the Sphere
04:45 - Adding the Shadow with Blending Modes and Opacity
07:07 - Advanced Samples: Spotlights
07:37 - Advanced Samples: Sunset

Thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions or ideas for tutorials you'd like to see next please leave a comment below.

Cheers!
Kat

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