How to Work with Gradients in Illustrator
Learn how to create and manipulate gradients in Illustrator, from simple linear and radial gradients, to using Illustrator’s freeform gradient styles.
In this Illustrator how-to video, Khara Plicanic is back showing what’s possible with gradients. She demos linear and radial gradients, then showcases Illustrator’s very cool freeform gradient styles. Khara then explains how to work with gradients that span across different objects.
Subscribe to the CreativePro YouTube channel for more helpful design tips!
This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on July 12, 2024
Commenting is easier and faster when you're logged in!
Recommended for you
CreativePro Video: Illustrator View Tips
Learn the different ways you can view an Illustrator document to speed up your w...
Three Ways to Make a Heart in Illustrator
Learn how to create a heart shape in Illustrator three different ways, using str...
How to Add a Rule Around a Paragraph
At the InDesign Conference in Denver, I showed attendees how to add an automatic...
