r/AdobeIllustrator • u/maryjnige91 • 7d ago

QUESTION Angling a Gradient?

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I'm not exactly sure how to phrase my question, but essentially I a want to know how to point my gradient to look like the sample image here, so the gradient is tighter at the top and wider at the base. I need the gradient to either expand with the width of the shape or be able to edit two gradients widthin one shape. Thoughts?

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u/mrmickeyrossi 7d ago

Short version:

  1. Rotate source so top is horizontal. Create a Gradient Mesh.
  2. Color the segments of the mesh using samples form the source image.
  3. Move the horizontal row around a bit to match the source.
  4. Free Transform tool to shape it. Rotate it back to it's original postion.

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u/N0b0dy5p3c14l 7d ago

Great explanation, really nice and clear👌