Well, that was fun! Thanks so much for the info on how to do this. It's a really great effect. If you have any luck with the Burl Ives cover, make a new class! I'd definitely take it!

I'm about to take your blend class. Is there any chance you'd know how to achieve the effect seen in this old Burl Ives album cover? It has horizontal lines going through the blend. I realize this effect was done by hand way back in the 60s but I'm hoping you know how to do it now with illustrator. Thanks for any help you can give and I'll post my own project soon.