How to Use Illustrator’s Draw Inside Feature
Learn how to use Illustrator’s Draw Inside feature, which automatically creates a clipping mask and lets you draw inside a selected object with gradients and other vector objects.
In this CreativePro Week sneak peek video, Jason Hoppe de-mystifies Illustrator’s Draw Inside. This handy feature allows you to create objects that are automatically masked by an object while you work. Jason shows how to add shading to an illustration by drawing inside each selected object with a gradient and other vector shapes.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on April 18, 2025
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