Gradient Mesh Portraits in Illustrator

In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn three different ways to create a gradient mesh, how to assign colors to individual mesh points, and more!

In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn about how to setup a basic gradient mesh for a facial portrait, reviewing techniques for smooth shading.

In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to deal with problem areas when color sampling alone doesn't do the job, with an emphasis on banding and blending.

In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn the secrets for how to build up the form properly and how to make it blend seamlessly into the underlying face layer.

In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn strategies to successfully draw a realistic eye socket while avoiding common pitfalls related to sampling challenges.