Illustrator using a gradient grid to draw an Apple tutorial

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Grid tool (Mesh Tool) shortcut key: U. Complete the effect as shown.

Apple main body Making

Use the Rectangle tool to draw the rectangle of the right size, fill the Apple's main color, and then add a node to the rectangle with the grid tool

Use the white Arrow tool to adjust the shape of the apple, because of the small number of points, it is easy to use directional line control shape

Continuous use of grid tools to add nodes, and in the left and right direction, respectively, according to the light and shade relationship set the appropriate color

Further increase the node refinement of the apple light and shade changes, and in the vertical direction of the upper and lower respectively according to the light and shade relationship set color, showing the shape of the Apple circle

Apple on the edge making

The method is similar to the subject, the drawn rectangle fills the Apple's main color, and then the grid tool adds a node to the rectangle.

Also using the white Arrow tool to adjust the shape to fit the shape of the Apple, note that both ends of the sharp angle is actually two nodes almost coincide with the formation of

Apple handle making

Draw a rectangle similar to the shape of the handle and fill the apple main color

Increase the grid and adjust the shape to set the light and shade of the color

Increase the performance of the mesh refinement color

Shadow making

The method is similar to other parts, but its color is grey-white-grey

White arrow Adjusts shape

When you set the grid color, be aware that all nodes of the edge must be white in color to produce the shadow of the natural transition from the white background.

Synthesis

Put the main body, handle, top and shadow four parts in the appropriate position in order, and finally to all the image Ctrl+u group once, finished the production

The performance of the grid tool in the color transition is very natural, and is loved by the designer in the work.

Appendix: Two ways to set up grids

Method One: The work usually in the production of simple geometry (usually rectangular), began to set the mesh node, and then deformed to complex graphics, so that the distribution of grid lines easier to control, such as the production of the above used this method.

Method Two: Sometimes the distribution of grid lines will be with color block shape conflict, not easy to set, at this time can be set grid line distribution, and then with Ctrl+7 cut to the edge profile can be, the following figure.

To set the grid distribution within a rectangle

And then ctrl+7 cut to the Apple contour line.

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