Gradient Mesh Portraits in Illustrator
A 10-part course with David Pounds
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Dave has been a graphic designer and art educator for over 35 years. He has taught full-time at Palm Beach Atlantic University in Florida since 2004. In addition to digital design he also enjoyed success as a stained glass artist. View ProfileDetails
- Total Time 1 hr, 41 min
- Lessons 10
- Exercises 29
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56 CQ
10 Lessons in This Course
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 16 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn three different ways to create a gradient mesh, how to assign colors to individual mesh points, and more!
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn three different ways to create a gradient mesh, how to assign colors to individual mesh points, and more!
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 26 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn about how to setup a basic gradient mesh for a facial portrait, reviewing techniques for smooth shading.
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn about how to setup a basic gradient mesh for a facial portrait, reviewing techniques for smooth shading.
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9 minAdobe Suite lesson 35 CQ
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.
with David PoundsIn 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.
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11 minAdobe Suite lesson 46 CQ
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.
with David PoundsIn 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.
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9 minAdobe Suite lesson 55 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn strategies to successfully draw a realistic eye socket while avoiding common pitfalls related to sampling challenges.
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn strategies to successfully draw a realistic eye socket while avoiding common pitfalls related to sampling challenges.
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 66 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, discover how to render the eye successfully using a radial gradient-based approach to drawing attention-getting eyes.
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, discover how to render the eye successfully using a radial gradient-based approach to drawing attention-getting eyes.
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 76 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to draw top and bottom eyelashes effectively and easily in much less time than you ever thought possible!
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to draw top and bottom eyelashes effectively and easily in much less time than you ever thought possible!
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9 minAdobe Suite lesson 85 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to draw eyebrows using both the mesh approach and the brush approach to figure out which one you like better.
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to draw eyebrows using both the mesh approach and the brush approach to figure out which one you like better.
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson 96 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, navigate through the complex process of drawing a mouth with highlights using gradient mesh and the blob brush.
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, navigate through the complex process of drawing a mouth with highlights using gradient mesh and the blob brush.
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8 minAdobe Suite lesson 105 CQ
In this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to draw hair using a logical and methodical way to ensure that you get hair worthy of a shampoo commercial.
with David PoundsIn this Adobe Illustrator lesson, learn how to draw hair using a logical and methodical way to ensure that you get hair worthy of a shampoo commercial.
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566 min5-part Adobe Suite course36 CQ
From selecting a photo to work from, to rendering features that are detailed without being distracting, including eyes, lips, and hair, learn how to create a stylized vector portrait in Illustrator.
with David PoundsFrom selecting a photo to work from, to rendering features that are detailed without being distracting, including eyes, lips, and hair, learn how to create a stylized vector portrait in Illustrator.
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324 min3-part Adobe Suite course14 CQ
Discover how to make a messy hairstyle, a fro, dreadlocks, crazy Edward Scissorhand-like hair, and stubble in this digital drawing course on how to create men's hair in Adobe Illustrator.
with David PoundsDiscover how to make a messy hairstyle, a fro, dreadlocks, crazy Edward Scissorhand-like hair, and stubble in this digital drawing course on how to create men's hair in Adobe Illustrator.
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16 minFREEAdobe Suite lessonFree9 CQ
Follow along with this lesson for step-by-step instructions on how to start creating a steampunk logo design with ligatures in Adobe Illustrator.
with David PoundsFollow along with this lesson for step-by-step instructions on how to start creating a steampunk logo design with ligatures in Adobe Illustrator.
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14 minFREEAdobe Suite lessonFree8 CQ
Learn how to transfer your vectors from Illustrator into Photoshop and turn your typographical outline into a finished rugged steampunk-inspired design.
with David PoundsLearn how to transfer your vectors from Illustrator into Photoshop and turn your typographical outline into a finished rugged steampunk-inspired design.
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10 minAdobe Suite lesson6 CQ
Learn how to create corner points and curve points using the Pen tool in Adobe Illustrator as you follow along with an included exercise file.
with David PoundsLearn how to create corner points and curve points using the Pen tool in Adobe Illustrator as you follow along with an included exercise file.
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1098 min10-part Crafts course55 CQ
Learn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
with Will PatersonLearn how to design a T-shirt that will thrill your client—or your fans! Whether you’re designing a T-shirt for a band, fashion label, company, or family reunion, learn everything you need to know to create a crisp, aesthetically pleasing design. Graphic designer Will Patterson demonstrates his own T-shirt design process, from conducting research and sketching ideas, to finalizing designs in Adobe Illustrator and preparing designs for print. Sample design files and relevant links are included.
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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544 min5-part Graphic Design course26 CQ
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
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1680 min16-part Adobe Suite course50 CQ
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with Yes I'm a DesignerDoes it infuriate you when retailers use a dozen typefaces in their ads? When you're tasked with sending out a memo, do you spend upwards of an hour formatting text and kerning? Do you fly into an insuppressible rage upon seeing Comic Sans or Papyrus? If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, this 16-lesson course on typography is just for you. Learn how to use dozens of text features in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign and start a one-man or -woman crusade against poor typography.
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36293 min36-part Adobe Suite course162 CQ
Make the most of your Adobe Photoshop software with this course from Bitesize Business School. Learn how to create stunning campaign graphics, custom colors, artistic photos, and animated GIFs.
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10141 min10-part Adobe Suite course77 CQ
Adobe Creative Suite trainer Michael Gatewood covers the nuts and bolts of Illustrator for beginning and intermediate digital illustrators and designers, culminating in a final logo design project!
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337 min3-part Adobe Suite course20 CQ
What's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
with Benjamin HalsallWhat's better than a hilarious meme? Making your own funny meme! In this Adobe Photoshop course, learn how to make a classic meme with a central object, a vector background, and blocky text.
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696 min6-part Adobe Suite course51 CQ
Creating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.
with Benjamin HalsallCreating your own graphic shapes and designs is helpful in the world of graphic design! In this Adobe Creative Suite course, learn Photoshop and Illustrator tips and techniques for making designs.