Radial Gradient Tutorial in Adobe Illustrator | Easy 3D Shading for Beginners

Learn how to use the radial gradient tool in Adobe Illustrator in this easy 3D shading tutorial. A quick but thorough walk-through of the tool will help beginners get the basics down. I've also included a few samples of more advanced techniques to give you an idea of what can be created using just a few radial gradients! 00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Gradient Tool & Panel Overview 02:01 - How to Clear Gradient Appearance 02:22 - Creating the 3D Shading on the Sphere 04:45 - Adding the Shadow with Blending Modes and Opacity 07:07 - Advanced Samples: Spotlights 07:37 - Advanced Samples: Sunset Thank you so much for watching! If you have any questions or ideas for tutorials you'd like to see next please leave a comment below. Cheers! Kat #learnillustrator #adobeillustrator #graphicdesign #illustratortutorial