Ridiculously simple shortcut to Gradient Shapes photoshop | Tutorial in 7 minutes!

in this video, I will teach you how to create gradient shapes using adobe Photoshop you will learn how to make gradients and how to blur shapes using tools like lens blur, gaussian blur, and motion blur.
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0:00 intro
0:20 empty canvas
0:34 Creating Abstract Shape
2:15 Creating A Gradient
4:20 Masking Gradient with Shape
5:02 Adding Texture to the design
6:00 Bonus Adding Text
6:52 Final Multi-Color Gradient Design
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I will show you some tips that will speed up your workflow in adobe photoshop and teach you how to use the shapes curvature pen tool and gaussian blur I will also add some cool tips and tricks in photoshop that you will appreciate!
Always remember that in graphic design is extremely important to know about the new trends and always be learning about new styles and possibilities that can be applied to your day-to-day work. if you have any questions about any of these tips, or you just wanna say Hi add it to the comments below and I will try my best to help you as much as possible.
Thank you so much for watching!

[@LeoRivero]

👋🏼 If you have any questions please let me know & I will try my best to help you! 😄 also, Did you try this abstract shapes in any of your projects??🤔

[@nathanrodrigues209]

Hey Leo! My Photoshop don't let me use any filter from filter gallery on a Solid Color Layer. How can I solve this?

[@munkeedo]

thanks brooooo

[@LeoRivero]

@@nathanrodrigues209normally when that happen try to convert the layer into a smart object that might fix the issue again I’m really sorry I wasn’t able to reply to your comment since it was a reply to the main comment and I wasn’t able to see it at the moment I do apologize!

[@LeoRivero]

@@munkeedoanytime! Did you get to use this gradient styles in any of your projects lately?

[@kylebriggs4827]

Hey Leo! Great tutorial. What is the font you use ? I love it! Thanks in advance.

[@en2336]

Love your positive energy, very detailed and thorough tutorial for a beautiful effect. Thank you!

[@LeoRivero]

Glad you enjoyed it! did you try this gradients in any of your projects? also would you like to see more photoshop or adobe illustrator tutorials?

[@planetveenus]

so grateful for the shortcuts!

[@ughheverysinglenameistaken]

Thank you so much! I'm a student taking a graphic design class that has to make a simple illustration in photoshop using tertiary or analagous color schemes, and I really wanted to try my hand at gradients. Your video was really useful :)

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment I appreaciate it! where you able to make your portfolio using this video as a guide?

[@stellabantu93]

Thank you so much for this amazing tutorial 🤩

[@likemoreal]

Thank you for your amazing teaching! Your turorial is very fun and helps me make a good work!

[@LeoRivero]

Happy to hear that! Did you try to use this gradients in your design projects ?

[@aminbahremand]

Great paced tutorial! So satisfying not to wait for the juicy parts :D

[@LeoRivero]

Glad you enjoyed! I like to go straight to the point and share as much as possible when I do this types of tutorials did you get to use this gradients in any of your designs lately ?

[@aminbahremand]

@@LeoRivero I made a dummy whilst going through the tutorial. It happened to become my screen wallpaper

[@sofi9817]

loved how your tutorial is very easy to follow despite the number of stepts, definitely liked and subscribed to see more of your content!

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you for that wonderful comment did you try this gradients in any of your projects lately ?

[@annanarbona8753]

thank u, We love you!

[@sanjanamun1452]

So cool!!! Leaned a new skill today! Thanks I'm now your subscriber

[@edwinsuarez7593]

Thank you Mr Cooper for sharing your thoughts on paper/photos, I appreciate it and it’s ok that you’re not giving a definitive answer, not everything has it and I find this approach is nice for some 👍🏾.

[@LeoRivero]

I appreciate that! I try my best to make helpful content I will take in consideration to make this videos easier to understand I can understand that sometimes they just get to be a little over complex to do some of the designs!

[@shaheervisual]

That eeeee Moment🤭 So cool!

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment I’m glad you had a good time watching the video

[@cesargomes5868]

Thank you so much, I’m learning tNice tutorials in quarantine and you made it very simple I really appreciate it, thank you for going over every little

[@LeoRivero]

You're very welcome! I will be sharing more photoshop tutorials that will teach more photoshop in deep!

[@willchen1152]

OMG THAT WAS AMAZINIG. thanks for the tutorial

[@LeoRivero]

You’re welcome thank you so much for your comment !!

[@Muhomor158]

Thanks a lot!

[@DominMarfa]

So FUN! Thank you so much!

[@LeoRivero]

You are so welcome!

[@andrearobinson8193]

❤ Thanks for this Leo !

[@LeoRivero]

You are so welcome

[@LeoRivero]

Did you get to use this gradients in your projects ?

[@Coconutsandbananas]

you are the best !! so glad I found your channel

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much! hopefully it helped you to learn how to make awesome gradients! Did you try any of this techniques in your projects lately ?

[@lomiu_]

thank you for the amazing tutorial! so neat and clear!

[@LeoRivero]

you are welcome! I'm glad to be able to share useful content! Did you try this gradients in any of your projects ?

[@lomiu_]

@@LeoRivero i will definitely use the technique in my later projects! looks really stylish!💫

[@szprotss4734]

You are great! Thank you for your work💙

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for watching the video and I hope I was able to teach you a great way to design gradients! di you apply this gradients in any of your projects lately ?

[@rr7firefly]

Great accent. Clear and concise instructions. (A+++)

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you kindly! you got me I'm originally from venezuela but I try my best to explain how to create this designs and share as much as possible! did you try any of this type of gradients in your projects recently?

[@thecgr]

Cool! Man 🔥🔥

[@LeoRivero]

You're Welcome! I hope I was able to teach you this great way to make awesome gradients! did you try this technique in any of your designs lately ?

[@clovermk1635]

Amazing video man Loved it! Please keep it up

[@LeoRivero]

Thanks! Will do! I will come back with some more gradients tutorials to teach other styles of gradients that might be really helpful! did you try this gradients in any of your projects lately ?

[@thismodernidea9563]

Thank you SO MUCH for this really easy to follow guide! I am not very good at design, but want to become better so I can do more in Adobe and less in Canva (lol). This video was approachable and easy to follow, I was able to create a beautiful gradient so quickly. Thank you!

[@LeoRivero]

I'm so glad I was able to help you get better at photoshop!! did you find any of the other tutorials useful in your design journey?

[@bilalanwar9559]

You are awesome I Love the tutorial 😍THANK YOU

[@LeoRivero]

You are so welcome! thank you so much for your comment! I love when the videos are helpful! Did you try this gradient technique in any of your projects lately?

[@rouwee_4716]

thank you for this amazing tutorials Sir. You're awesome!

[@LeoRivero]

I'm glad I was able to help you with this tutorial did you try any of this gradients in your projects lately ?

[@rouwee_4716]

@@LeoRivero Hello Sir! Yes, I did! I got a 95 on my portfolio using some of your techniques. Thank you so much!

[@NicahMariano]

Nice! Thanks! 🤍

[@LeoRivero]

hopefully it was usefull I love using this type of gradients! did you check out the other gradients content in the channel ther are some great tips to make awesome gradients in diffrent ways!

[@sam.sammysam]

Thank you very much 🙂

[@LeoRivero]

Anytime Sam! hopefully this abstract shape gradients will be useful for you in your projects! are you currently learning photoshop?

[@younusemon4813]

Hey man, It works great and without any problems.

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment man! Did you use this gradients in any of your graphic design projects Lately ?

[@xxMiaMakeupxx]

thank u sm omg

[@LeoRivero]

I'm so glad I was able to help did you try to use these type of gradients in yourprojects ?

[@munkeedo]

good jobs Leo Rivero, thanks you

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you too! for your great comment how's your graphic design Journey ? did you get to design a project with gradients ?

[@crrissttiancristian3765]

Valuable information presented clearly = a super enjoyable learning process , thank you Leo

[@LeoRivero]

Glad you enjoyed it! did you get to try this Gradient styles in any of your projects lately?

[@tara3858]

thank you so much

[@LeoRivero]

I'm glad It was helpful! did you get to use this gradients in any of your projects ?

[@MOYNULGRAPHICS-dz5vn]

beautiful video

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment did you get to use any of this gradients in your design projects so far ?

[@naomibalmaceda123]

Thank you! I made mine and it looks clean and good! Subscribed!!!

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for subscribing I will make more great videos like this one teaching good gradients techniques for graphic design! Did you get to play with this gradients and use them in your own design projects ?

[@naomibalmaceda123]

@@LeoRivero yes!!!! i used it on my work specifically my employer's social media template. thanks again!!

[@LeoRivero]

@@naomibalmaceda123I’m really glad I was able to help! How long have you been doing graphic design?

[@naomibalmaceda123]

@@LeoRivero 5 years! but still learning and learning. endless learning! haha!

[@LeoRivero]

Wow thats a long time!! I love to learn about design all the time we have that in common I will keep sharing more theory content soon so we can learn all together! Also what other design programs would you like to see in the channel ?

[@sonyoru]

cooool :)

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much! Did you try any of this gradients in your projects lately ?

[@mosarrofhossain4443]

Hi Leo, Your video is really helpful and love your smiling face :)

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you! 😃 did you try this gradients styles in any of your projects lately ?

[@mdjewel4225]

We need more tutorials like this in a week please

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment I will be bringing more gradient tutorials!! did you learn something new in this video ?

[@mdjewel4225]

@@LeoRivero yes..I learned a lot from this video..you tutorials is outstanding and so minimal and passionate..I love the way the tutorial is. I want also figma tutorials

[@LeoRivero]

@@mdjewel4225 Thank you for making me aware of this I will try to bring Tutorials on figma in the channel seems more popular than Adobe XD and it's also FREE I use figma myself and I love it!! what do you think about graphic design theory videos more about typography and design or you think tutorials are more helpful?

[@mdjewel4225]

@@LeoRivero typography,layout and design principles - they also most essential part of design..I think you should also add those tutorials..

[@LeoRivero]

@@mdjewel4225 I will go through my books and try to create more theory in graphic design content to because I believe is useful like you mentioned and Figma tutorials are coming to this channel i have so much that I can share about Figma! Stay tuned i will try to use more the youtube live plataform too!!

[@huskiino7677]

That Guy Thanks, I will look into it later.

[@LeoRivero]

awesome! right now working on more great content to share so you will learn more secrets about gradients using photoshop!

[@Process777]

Gracias amigo

[@LeoRivero]

De nada siempre feliz de poder ayudar! por cierto pudiste usar este tutorial en uno de tus projetos ?

[@mariagraziafranco343]

Thanks for this video, I will try to create this beautiful gradient shape. I also like the font, I read Voltura but I can't find it anywhere on the internet: where did you get it?

[@LeoRivero]

You're welcome 😊! the name if the font is Vultura here is the link to the website www.fonts.com/font/sweetest-goods/vultura/story is one of my favorite fonts! Did you get to try this gradients styles in your projects ?

[@kisova8182]

this is art

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your great comment! Did you get to use this gradients in your design projects?

[@IlonaBsd]

Hey, I was wondering how you made the animation effect at the beginning of the video :) thank you

[@LeoRivero]

Hello! This animation effect when you use adobe after effects and create a parallax effect by making the gradient shape smaller and the text bigger at the same time to create some sort of depth. In the composition! I will make a tutorial in the Chanel explaining this in a better way! Did you find this helpful?

[@_Kavannah_]

💛💛💛

[@bokquay]

Thank you for the tutorial, i like to know if the font you use could be found in adobe font collections? Thank you.

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment. The font that I use in this tutorial is called vulture and I think you can find it online in the creative market that’s where I got mine is a great font! I will definitely make a video showing my favorite Adobe fonts if you think that might help!

[@bokquay]

@@LeoRivero Thank you for your quick response and it is much appreciated. Yes, sure that will be good as sometimes beginners like me struggle with font choice. Thank you again.

[@InspiringBee]

Thanks

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment @inspiringBee Did you get to use this technique in any of your projects ?

[@notimportant2310]

You almost did more harm than good with how fast you were going 🙏🏽

[@Benjaminbadakhshon]

legend.

[@LeoRivero]

I love your comment! Another gradients video on the works right now Also did you get to use this gradients in any of your projects ?

[@narinderkaur622]

This video really helped me. Thank you very much!

[@LeoRivero]

Glad it helped! thank you so much for your comment did you get to use this technique in any of your projects lately?

[@shamah7812]

I had subsribe

[@lucyynwang]

your tutorial is amazing! thank you

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much! did you use any of these gradients in your projects ?

[@terrycone8622]

God of Gradients)))

[@LeoRivero]

thank you so much for your comment I would like to know if you where able to apply any of this gradients in your projects lately?

[@bogxd]

Great video! Which monitor are you using? The video recording looks super sharp

[@LeoRivero]

The monitor I’m using to record this video is the iMac monitor is a 5k panel y mostly use that full spec iMac 2019 with a studio display as a dual display setup there are some pictures of it in my community tab!!

[@bogxd]

@@LeoRivero Nice, I've checked it out, your setup looks sick!

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much I will make another setup tour soon I included a pc now so a video about the setup will be coming soon !!

[@DanieL_35]

Thank you for tNice tutorials. You've done a great job breaking down the features and build. I can now concentrate on my instead of the

[@LeoRivero]

Glad you like them! Right now working on more videos about gradients to help you make the best gradients also, did you try this technique in any of your projects ?

[@kylebriggs4827]

Does anyone know the font being used and where to find it ? Thanks.

[@LeoRivero]

The name of the font is vultura!! Here is the link to creative market creativemarket.com/sgtype/5005849-Vultura-Font-Duo-Free-Logos-40

[@emiliorios8799]

Good thing this was ridiculously simple

[@LeoRivero]

Did you try this gradients in any of your projects lately ?

[@elftech-cj1tj]

Can you make a tutorial on how to make flowers look watercolored?

[@LeoRivero]

Ohhh I think that’s a great idea like making the gradients and then adding them a water color texture?

[@tornillo-postal8191]

plis a need know what is the comand for the circle

[@LeoRivero]

Can you be a little more specific I would be happy to help

[@m9yaseen]

good job man

[@LeoRivero]

I appreciate your comment did you get to make some cool gradients because of this video ?

[@TheRealDadofLosAngeles]

When I save my Layer 2, it is not saving to the original layer... why?

[@LeoRivero]

Did you check that the layer is not locked or something ?

[@allabout3670]

I worry about that too, I always having trouble finisNice tutorialng anytNice tutorialng I try and create, but I figure if I do a little more each day, it'll get there one

[@LeoRivero]

You can do it!just be patient I will try to make more tutorials teaching the details and most useful tools in photoshop!

[@gizemkepenek8843]

I follow the steps exactly but somehow when i try to mask the gradient with the abstract shape, it doesnt work. Does anyone have an idea?? i would be so pleased :')

[@LeoRivero]

Oh wow can you pin point exactly what part of the video is where you are getting stuck I think I can help you out to solve the issue!! did you get to make your custom gradients?

[@tauhidurrahman8320]

when i insert it?

[@LeoRivero]

Can you explain a little bit more of the question ? I think i can help you if you tell me what step is the one you can do also did you feel the tutorial was too fast or something?

[@user-ky4fx3xp1e]

Bro get the arrow icon but not masking the layer why4:28

[@eltova9]

IM CHOOSING THE YELLOW COLOR ON THE 2ND CANVAS AND THE CIRCLE IS STILL WHITE?? WHY

[@LeoRivero]

Hello! if you get to the discord server we can have a one on one conversation and I can help you to fix your issue I'm willing to help you as much as possible! here is the link : discord.gg/Jg67s5sf

[@BauCrafts]

Is it worth using this kind of gradients in your portfolio?

[@LeoRivero]

Well, I normaly use these gradients when I make branding or some presentations as a background but yeah feel free to use them in your portfolio!

[@antor_me]

pls say the Font name sir! kindly

[@LeoRivero]

The name of the font is vultura and here is the link to it creativemarket.com/sgtype/5005849-Vultura-Font-Duo-Free-Logos-40

[@manishpatil7310]

Make big room sir

[@LeoRivero]

Sure! did you use this gradients in any of your designs ?

[@philllll]

my radial blur doesn’t work I can’t select it 😭😭

[@luciole1114]

i don’t get the arrow i don’t understand

[@gregwoolliscroft6255]

I couldn't get ANYTHING to work as you did, right from the start...

[@LeoRivero]

I’m so sorry to hear that! I made a new video that’s way slower with a different design but let me know what do you thin about that portfolio video!

[@chaminda.b6520]

4:28 can you explain

[@LeoRivero]

Sure! when you press alt in windows or option in Mac + click .it allows you to create that arrow that lets you mask the layers it should be click in between the layers to make it work in that particular way!

[@lauranixon3332]

@@LeoRivero I don't know what I did wrong but this arrow when I press option in Mac doesn't happen. I have re-watched your video so many times and I can't figure out what I did wrong !😢

[@LeoRivero]

@@lauranixon3332ok what I was trying to explain is that in between the layers the one on top and the button layer there is a line that devide the layers in the panel in that line you press option and thats when you get the diffrent mouse style that will allow you to create the adjustment that I just showed in the video do you think i explain it good enough ? Other wise I will be glad to explain you one on one in the discord server! Again is completely for free! I Just want to help al my subscribers to get better at graphic design!

[@lauranixon3332]

@@LeoRivero you did a great job of explaining but it just did't work for me:) I must have missed a step. I also downloaded the .psd file and tried to extrapolate from there where I went wrong and made sure my layers were set up correctly... I think I will just have to do the tutorial again! Thanks for replying! I really appreciate it!

[@sahniarts2662]

Ayooo

[@LeoRivero]

hello!

[@Chewy_Codm]

totally disregards that not everyone uses a macbook. i dont know how to follow up when u start using option and commands...Great design though. I'll go google the windows equivalent of those stuff

[@LeoRivero]

I will make some windows tutorials and include those shortcuts in the videos in the future sorry about it !!

[@Chewy_Codm]

@@LeoRivero That would be Awesome... Thank you

[@user-cz7yp5bj9n]

good info but way fast

[@LeoRivero]

Hello! thank you so much for your comment! I take it in consideration and I will make slower videos to make them easier to follow!!! Did you get to use this gradients in your designs ?

[@elbert0906]

THANKS for nice content But honestly you make it too fast. No one can learn this without pause video , so 7 min is a clickbait , hope you know I mean

[@LeoRivero]

Sorry for that! I will try to make the tutorials a little easier to follow but sometimes I try to get them done quick so people don’t get bored watching me doing it o think some tutorials will have to be a little less rushed but did you get to use this gradient tips in your projects ?

[@PSDburger]

I highly recommend this video to anyone seeking to expand their knowledge on [subject]. It's a true gem!

[@highoncatnip_]

LMAO EPIC BOT FAIL

[@LeoRivero]

LOL I just noticed that!

[@seemarathi3296]

Hindi me chahiye plz

[@LeoRivero]

I’m so sorry I only know English and Spanish! I would love to learn Hindi!

[@AkbarKhan-zq3ql]

help a upcoming artist out I don’t have a problem paying u for your ti

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much! More tutorials will be shared soon I relly appreciate your comment!

[@johnduch]

E

[@LeoRivero]

Exellent ?

[@satishthakur5852]

mac

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you for your comment

[@lapislazuli1949]

too fast

[@LeoRivero]

I’m so sorry! Is there a way that I could improve for future tutorials ? Did you check the other tutorials posted in the channel I think i made them slower in order to help people understand them better! Also did you try any of this gradients styles in your projects lately?

[@christthekingcollege-colle8837]

Hacked i guess

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I wish I was better at explaining it buy I will try my best to improve!

[@learnspanishwithreiko]

Ha ha ha, next time a bit faster and you can do it in 5 minutes

[@LeoRivero]

Sorry about that I didn’t mean to be so fast so sorry

[@jose_luna]

Cool tutorial but slow down. Good grief. Had to pause and rewind like a hundred times. It's obvious you know what you're doing but some of us don't and there were some things that went by way too fast.

[@LeoRivero]

Thank you so much for your comment there is a premier of a new Gradient tutorial in Adobe illustrator and I follow your advice and try to slow down an make sure I explain better! Did you get to try this Gradient styles?

[@joshuabonifacio3252]

skill issue

[@jose_luna]

@@joshuabonifacio3252 oh. okay. thanks.

[@jose_luna]

@@LeoRivero I’m not as proficient in Illustrator but will watch that video to learn something new. I apologize if I came across as overly critical. It just seems like a lot of people posting tutorials fly through things forgetting that not everyone will know shortcuts or certain techniques. I’m starting out new to a lot of things with Adobe and although I’m enjoying learning new ways of using photoshop and other apps in the creative suite, it’s frustrating. Maybe I’m just slow or as the gentleman who commented mentioned, I have “skill issues”.

[@LeoRivero]

Don’t worry I understand and I like to help as much as possible and comments let me see some potential parts that I’m explaining not too well and y try my best in the next video! Also, Is great that you are learning adobe photoshop and Illustrator i have some great tutorials in the channel for those programs did you start to do it for fun or are you playing to get a job as a graphic designer or freelancer?

[@aheh7874]

you could talk faster and complicate a little bit more

[@LeoRivero]

I'm so sorry you find the vidro confusing is there any way I can help you understand some parts of it ?

[@carlcortez79]

Sadly this is not a tutorial for the beginners :(

[@LeoRivero]

I’m so sorry I will try to make a simpler version of this I think it might be a little too fast and complex did you get to make this gradient shapes ?

[@carlcortez79]

Thank you for this. I didn't manage to finish the gradient as I'm new to Photoshop and I'm not fluent enough in using the tools and layers, but I admire your work. I get the idea that explaining every step would increase the length of this video but thanks for posting it anyway.

[@annavoid9015]

Dude, be slower, please! It's a tutorial, not a tik-tok

[@LeoRivero]

Ok I will take it under advisement! did you get to learn how to use this gradients ? or apply this technique in any of your projects ?

[@thosesmallyesterdays]

Great result, yet a really bad tutorial, oh, and a misleading title 🤷‍♂ You can do better!

[@LeoRivero]

I’m sorry to hear that! Did you think it was hard to follow or where do you think it gets complicated ? Also, I can help you if you join the discord server we can have a free one on one coaching let me know if you’re interested !

[@thosesmallyesterdays]

@@LeoRivero Yeah, some really fast cuts in there, "explaining" things that shouldn't be explained while taking others for granted, made it hard to follow. Apologies if my comment came out as offensive though :( Thanks for the offer too, but I'm just a hobbyist photoshop user, no need to occupy your time! Best, P.

[@LeoRivero]

You're so welcome! again this channel is created because I'm a firm believer that you can learn how to design or create amazing things without having to go to college or anything! also there is a new tutorial comming in the channel I will post it now in the community tab I'm currently editing it! Also no need to apologize thanks for watching my videos!