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.
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This article was last modified on August 29, 2025
This article was first published on July 12, 2024
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