How to use the Gradient Mesh Tool in Illustrator

[@PolymerJones]

Hey, instead of having to write down colors when making the gradient, you can use the eyedropper tool and SHIFT CLICK to select just that color for that segment of the gradient

[@向賢-u3c]

yes yes yes

[@jelled524]

Indeed you can but somehow I cant.. I dont know whats wrong with my illustrator

[@yatinsharma3325]

I prefer to save the colors in swatches temporarily

[@fasihsheikh65]

or you can done the color part by using swatch panel. it would be definitely easy than urrs.. you are the best i just loved your voice tone :)

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@SANDY00737]

U r the first one in youtube who's tutorial is audible. Others I just can't hear what they're saying, u r more clear and thank you so much, I mean it.

[@lawaltolu7480]

Love your communication skill and tone. Not something very common with most tutorial videos i can find online

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you, Lawal!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@UnknownUser-re6yg]

The perfect voice tone built for teaching.

[@eminorb5]

Thanks Erin, very easy to understand, FYI - by the way you can use eye dropper to assign color to gradient that easier than key-in number. (click "I" for eye dropper, press "Shift" then click on the small square of gradient color you want to change, then use eye dropper to suck up the color from another object)

[@nidu24]

A ton of Appreciation, for how nicely you have taught me to use this tool. Thanks a lot!

[@FMAiscool]

I looked up this tutorial because I forgot how to use the mesh tool, but now I remember that it helps making one mesh cut down the middle vertically, then shape it until it looks like the 3D shape of the banana, then continue with the horizontal and shape it, and then continue the rest of the mesh cuts. That should make the anchor points follow the curve better. Thank you for the tutorial!

[@chrisk5489]

Erin, thank you for this tutorial. The info you provided helps me understand the mesh tool a lot better than the class I took a month ago. I have learned that there are many ways to use all the tools in Illustrator. Everyone has their own way of doing things.🐶

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thanks for sharing that Chris!! And you are absolutely correct, everybody has their own way 👍

[@mikewazowski6155]

First tutorial that didn't give me anxiety while watching. Was easy to follow along. Loved it. 👍🏻🙂

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@techroh1898]

thanks to your video I finished my dogital design homework on time!

[@karencampos7429]

For the spots I find it easier to use an elipse and eye drop the spots from the reference as a solid fill, set the transparency to Multiply and then add a Guasian Blur effect. Then you can just play around with the Blur amount and the transparency percentage as you get to the smaller dots.

[@gleebgreek8060]

I have been wanting to learn how to use the mesh tool for some time. This tutorial explains it so well. THANKS!

[@foreropa]

Whoaw, I thought it was to be so hard, but you made it really simple, great video!!! Subscribed!!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@rashawnnahawkins4503]

amazinggggg! Your tutorial was so clear on what to do. Thanks!! Needed help with this for my project.

[@manuelagmz107]

You can use the swatches to drag and drop colors into the gradients.

[@CVerse]

If you have it enabled, you can copy each attribute then do Windows + V to open your clipboard and select what you want to past. It's super helpful for me, and it even works on images

[@046ishanprashar7]

Damn! Worked like a charm! Thank you soooo much!

[@warrenproductions4228]

Thanks for the great tutorial. Loving Illustrator - so much to remember, but getting better at it thanks to great tutorials like yours. Cheers!

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Pankaj-Verma-]

Great video for beginners. You told everything patiently. Thank you for making the video.

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you so much, Pankaj!!!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@kingdomcitizenship5613]

Wow. This channel is just what I've been looking for to advance my Illustrator skills. You're a great teacher Erin! Subscribed!

[@p4pixel888]

She has nice teaching style

[@oussamabourahla6842]

you can also make one brown spot as a sample and make from it a brush then just draw with it. It's a lot more easier

[@Braquita92]

Great tutorial and you have such a soothing voice!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@JazminHernandez-eg2cz]

great tutorial! You really teach efficiently and beyond that to use ai in a practical way. Thank you so much!

[@mido5219]

this is the best video to help someone get started with this tool, thanks!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@sdftrd]

Excellent tutorial, Erin. Easy to follow. I'll be sharing it with my class. Thanks for sharing!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@michellekua473]

That a great gradient mesh tool you had teach there. Hope to see more tutorials from you. Cheers!

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thanks, Michelle! You can find ALL my free tutorials at www.eringipfordfreelance.com/freeadobetutorials

[@aljotharakan6328]

Thank you Erin!!!🥰👍👏👏👏👌

[@nizamuddinshaikh3185]

Excellent guidance for a beginner like me! Thanks, Ma'm.

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@lloydvdw]

Omg i used to hate this tool... It's this simple?? Thx a lot!

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Right?!? Same!! 😂😂

[@A.Weirdo.I.Guess000]

Tq, im very late maybe, now my drawings is more dimensional thanks to you

[@sanplseasydraw]

Thank you so much, nice work

[@OTioMista]

this is going to be great!

[@awaisahmad5908]

great video amazing work with mesh tool learned something new

[@adolfhitler3531]

You are great .. Keep uploading new stuff

[@papajoe4750]

The tutorial is great and i learned something today!! Your voice its a sweet voice to listen to. I would love to have your voice on my alarm clock so I can wake up on your beautiful sweet voice! Could add it to my GPS so when I drive and i can hear your voice and it will be peaceful... : )

[@aben5684]

thank you very much for your help I think this is the best tutorial I found about the gradient mesh

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@ALAMIN-zm7jb]

i love your work

[@e2studio923]

Good tutorial! As for for creating the brown gradient spot, after created the circle, 1 easier way is to select the pre-created brown, go to the color creation toolbox, drag the wanted color directly into the gradient tool box instead of typing in the percentage number one by one.

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Yes! Great tip 👌

[@sandiledlamiini2133]

You're awesome!!

[@crristox]

I Have been using the Gradient Mesh tool, but never thought It could be used this way. +1 Like

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@GabySh]

Great tutorial Loved it

[@Movieadda7856]

very nice tutorials

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you!

[@myeducation6002]

Thank you so much. You save my time.

[@moon801218]

You are pretty amazing! It was so easy to learn! Thank you for sharing.

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Awe! Thanks!!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@tanveerahmad-vl4bq]

thank you for huge information

[@chantejonker]

Hey Erin, I am new here. Excited to learn!

[@GirishKumar-lb9oo]

Neat explanation. Thanks

[@MahmudurRahman-em3mn]

Love all the way from Bangladesh🇧🇩

[@castellarisdesign8480]

Amazing, Help me a lot, Thanks !

[@michelebrotto]

Very clear and helpful, thanks for sharing!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@HOMOLUDENSJM]

Thanks for the tut! I just finished an illustrator course but never understood how to make this work. !

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Oh cool, glad I could help!

[@Itszarapls]

Omg thankyou soooo much💖

[@skyliferp_marcel9743]

Thank you for creating tNice tutorials playlist in soft soft, just starting out in soft production and there is so much to learn

[@sandradacosta7998]

great explanation! thanks

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@Kennyisnotdead2283]

the eclipse and the gradient trick is useful, Thank you.

[@clippingpathservicce409]

Awesome tutorial, thanks a lot for sharing.

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@p4pixel888]

Thank you. very well explained

[@1murmurful]

Thank you! Great tururial! Lovely Voice!

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you so much Dovile! Tjat is such a beautiful name by the way... ❤❤

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@oniromanxer2231]

my god where am i ! first of all, its a banana and then 2:18. maybe I am in the wrong place 🤣. ENTERTAINMENT OF THE DAY

[@Onkarr]

Wow! Top tip

[@uraharagaming6616]

This is really cool and helpful, thank you

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@teresaduartesilva6449]

Thank You So Much!

[@muhammadyameen4998]

when you talk yo seem exhausted but it was a nice tutorial your voice is good

[@MagicFlyingMan]

Super helpful!

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you!!

[@herodell7846]

that's amazing wow ; thank youu so much

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

You're very welcome!

[@evaquezada7698]

very helpful

[@draganmarcetic2773]

Finally someone who does not sound like 5 grams of heroin, no desire for life, and whom you can listen to what (s)he says. By the way, a great tutorial. You should have more reviews. Lady, You did a great job. Kind regards from Belgrade . Dragan

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

You just made my entire week!! 🎉🙌🙏

[@channelle325]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jibraelhassan9345]

The tutorial was a lot helpful. Thank you🙂

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you Jibrael!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@gamersworld1296]

8:55 select your color double click color panel copy code then select one of gradient point double click color panel and paste that's fast and accurate.

[@teresamesa]

thank you erin!!

[@MforMovesets]

Well thats easier than expected...

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@homeboy2166]

Very good video.

[@natesauro2623]

Thank you!

[@yusufbuzdag174]

very good. thanks

[@katspajamaz]

I would have saved the dots as a symbol and use the spray can haha :)

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Good idea, Kat! I guess I figured this was probably the only banana I'd ever be drawing in my life so I wasn't worried about time saving efforts... LOL

[@crristox]

HOw do toy do that?

[@JARStudio_Director]

i was thinking the same thing the entire time. anticipating those words coming from her mouth. its another alternative depending on the level of detail you want. :) great video nonetheless Erin

[@blob-r6w]

thanks for this ill use it

[@Moodboard39]

Spray yea lol easier

[@howlingmedia4354]

This is very useful two thumb`s up

[@awsemad1272]

Thank you so much and i love you

[@artteacher3604]

good job ERIN

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you!!! 👊

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@vasiliatmanchokov4981]

You can also add and use the swatches to color up your gradients.

[@BasilJabir]

Great video... I would have gone with a scatter brush for the spots.

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@oussamabourahla6842]

you can use the laso tool to selesct all the points in one time insted of doing it one by one

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Minato Namikazi cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@horastimika3882]

Pres "Alt" n click the left mouse n release (again n again) is more faster rather than to draw.

[@yannisanastasiadis2438]

its nice that you like playing with bananas

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mowais5658]

Nice work

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@prithvisamson2585]

thank you so much it really helped.

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

prithvi samson you are very welcome!

[@Technical3Idiots]

Very nice video 📹 mam

[@EasyCorel]

wow.. thanks for sharing..

[@SharkOfTheRedSea]

Is there an easier way to select the anchor points? I would love a lasso-tool way of grabbing the anchor points instead of clicking each one separately

[@dvhughesdesign]

Yup. Lasso selector tool does the trick.

[@siyadseediq7586]

How about using scatter brush instead to create those spots on the banana ?

[@Moodboard39]

Scatter brush ????

[@samsongwinji1406]

thanks ..great video

[@ErinGipfordFreelance]

Thank you so much Samson!

[@ALIENxVFX]

detailed teaching

[@Adilkhan_Sairan]

Hello, nice tutorial! Thank you very much!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@IRENEARTSful]

thanks for the effort

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@EDDIEGARAGE]

excellent

[@ACOnetwork]

That is so cool, thx :D

[@Hevinbasaran]

Hello, there is no mesh tool in the ai application I downloaded. What should I do? Pleasee i really need it right now

[@tonmai_naiaon]

Great job ❤❤❤

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@alexanwing]

thank you for sharing!

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68

[@ShahidKhan-mt9eo]

You are Awesome

[@sivaprakash8683]

I like this tutorial and I found similar tutorial which is very interesting with gradient mesh tool kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5DPkoOLoMSpg68