How to Create Better Block Shadows in Illustrator

Learn a better way to create the most efficient long block shadows in Illustrator.

In this Illustrator how-to video, Dave Clayton shows off a third-party tool for creating long block shadows in Illustrator. Using the Block Shadow add-on from Astute Graphics, he creates the effect quicker that using the built-in tools and ends up with cleaner, more streamlined finished artwork.

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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025

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