How to Use the Freeform Gradient Tool to Blend Colors in Adobe Illustrator

When you mention vector art or Adobe Illustrator what comes to mind for many people are simple, flat illustrations and sharp vector edges, but there are several ways to create smooth blended colors that give your vector art life and dimension.

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For this peach design, I've used the freeform gradient tool which was introduced in Adobe Illustrator CC 2019. Today we'll take a look at how to use the freeform gradient tool and the effects you can create from basic to advanced.

If you'd like to learn more about the basics of the tool, feel free to check out my written guide as well: https://9livesillustration.com/adobe-...

Freeform Gradient Guide Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Freeform Gradients
01:09 - How to Apply a Freeform Gradient
02:14 - Using Lines Mode
02:49 - Changing the Color of Points
03:44 - Creating the Line Structure
04:24 - Applying & Blending Colors
04:56 - Building & Blending Shadows with Opacity and Blend Modes
06:50 - Coloring Part 2
07:28 - Breaking Down the Layering of Shadow Shapes
08:38 - Wrap Up

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Cheers!
Kat

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