Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
6.
Change the Stroke color to the gradient swatch named White, Black in the Control
panel. Press the Escape key to hide the Swatches panel.
Next, you will edit this gradient applied to the stroke.
Editing a gradient on a stroke
A gradient on a stroke has more options available than a gradient fill. Next, you will add a
series of colors to the stroke gradient to create a frame for a painting.
1.
Click the Gradient panel icon ( ) on the right side of the workspace to open the
Gradient panel.
2.
Select the Zoom tool ( ) in the Tools panel, and drag a marquee across the upper-right
corner of the selected painting rectangle to zoom in to it.
3.
In the Gradient panel, click the Stroke box (circled in the figure below) to edit the
gradient applied to the stroke. Leave the Type as Linear, and click the Apply Gradient
Across Stroke button ( ) to change the gradient type.
You can apply a gradient to a stroke in three ways: within a stroke (default) ( ), along
a stroke ( ), and across a stroke ( ).
4.
Drag the black color stop to the left until the Location shows approximately 60%.
