Assignment:

Your project will be to create a Photo realistic vector illustration using the gradient mesh tool in Adobe Illustrator. It can be a fruit or vegetable (which I will demonstrate) or it can be anything simple or complex depending on how ambitious you are!

I will guide you through the fundamentals and we will work through creating your first Gradient mesh Illustration. Pace yourself, if you need to pause, rewind or re-watch please do so. Don’t hesitate to ask questions on the community tab and I will be more then happy to assist you in working though any difficulties you may be having.

Resources:

The following have been provided for you in the resource panel to help you start off on the right foot!

Vector vs Raster Comparison
Creating basic shapes illustrator worksheet

Delivery:

Be sure to post your any progress work and of course your final artwork as you walk through this journey of mastering the gradient mesh tool!

Post you progress here on Skillshare or post it on social media #masteringgradientmesh for the world to see. And feel free to tag me @kyleaaronparson. I can’t wait to see everything you guys create!

David Budra

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