Gradient Tool | A to Z in Adobe Illustrator #Shorts

Shortcut G is for Gradient Tool. A gradient is a graduated blend of two or more colors or tints of the same color. You can use gradients to add volume to vector objects, create color blends, add a light or shadow effect to your artwork and to create reflective surfaces such as gold/metallic materials. In Illustrator, you can create three types of gradients: Linear - to blend colors from one point to another in a straight line. Radial - to blend colors from one point to another point in a circular pattern. Freeform - to create a graduated blend of color stops within a shape in an ordered or random sequence such that the blending appears smooth and natural. Freeform gradient can be applied in two modes Points (Use this mode to shade the area around a color stop) and Lines (Use this mode to shade the area around a line).