How to Make a Gradient in Illustrator

Welcome to How to Make a Gradient in Illustrator. In this video, you will learn the step by step process of how to create basic gradients using Adobe Illustrator. A gradient is a gradual blend of two or more colors (or different tints of the same color). Common uses for gradients include adding light/shadow effects, adding volume to objects and creating reflective surfaces such as metallic materials and gold. Another very popular use for color gradients includes creating abstract backgrounds, color overlays and emphasizing brand identity. Even a subtle gradient can go a long way.

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[meghadityobanerjee]

Thank you so much for this wonderful tutorial. Many beginner tutorials assume that the learner knows the features on Illustrator and hence unconsciously forgets to touch on the basics [like where the tools or features are exactly located]. Your easy, thorough video was brilliant. It's easy to use Illustrator but difficult to teach it well to someone else when they are just starting off. Once again, this video from Tuts+ made my day and I am going to go use it on some of my work. Thank you very much!

[jameshowlet]

Wow.
Such a clear and concise explanation!
This might be one of the best tutorials I have ever seen.
Everything is so well explained. I wish most of the people could be as clear as you, mate.
Thanks for sharing!

[grady__creations]

You are a life saver! I created some gradients swatches on a file but I couldn't figure out how to use them on a different file. THNAK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this information.

[thelxlxan]

This was 2 years ago yet it's the tutorial for gradient creation on AI I've watched. You're amazing!

[Maria-wwlc]

Thank you! I've been looking for a teacher who takes the time to provide step-by-step instructions for beginners. I'm grateful I found you.

[fionali]

GreatTutorial! Super easy to understand and navigate. Extremely helpful. Thank you. And I subscribed.

[ChoonSae]

Easy to understand, straight forward. Thank you for your tutorial!

[putput]

This is exactly what I needed! Straight to the point and precise! Thank you so much!

[iksiX]

You covered everything so nicely, very helpful, than you. subscribed 😃

[iShahzainAhmed]

Very beautifully explained everything in such a small video!

[mehedih]

AWESOME! Thanks so much for the easy helpful tutorial. It's excellent.

[dgriffin]

This was/is excellent. The right speed and covered all my questions..except how to “pull” off and move around the gradient tool. Might be teaching an earlier version of thru four clowns before this lesson! Five

[guushertoghs]

Thanx. Fast, precise and just what I needed!

[emerlander]

This is super useful. Thanks a lot. Love your accent too, bro.

[thepurpleufo]

This is a truly great tutorial. Thanks so much.

[SinaSolo]

Thanks for this videos. I've learned lot of things from this video 🥰

[andreamorass-maraszto]

thank you - I will watch everything later - but it defentitely helped and once and for all I understood how to change the colours

[gregwoolliscroft]

Great tutorial..precise and to the point. Thank you.

[geekygirl]

Ok that was super helpful and straight to the point. Subscribed! thanks!

[dh]

Superb tutorial on gradient fundamentals. Thanks!