Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
6.
Double-click the Gradient tool in the Tools panel to show the Gradient panel. En-
sure that the Fill box is selected in the panel (circled in the figure), and then
change the rotation angle in the Angle field to
80
and press Enter or Return.
Note
Entering the gradient rotation in the Gradient panel, rather than adjusting
it directly on the artboard, is useful when you want to achieve consistency
and precision.
7.
Choose Object > Lock > Selection to lock the rectangle, and then choose File >
Save.
Applying and editing a gradient on a stroke
You can also apply a gradient blend to the stroke of an object. Unlike a gradient applied to
the fill of an object, you cannot use the Gradient tool to edit a gradient on the stroke of an
object. A gradient on a stroke, however, has more options available in the Gradient panel
than a gradient fill. Next, you will add a series of colors to a stroke gradient to create a
frame for the artwork.
First, you will apply a gradient to the stroke to the background rectangle with the red stroke
applied, to make it look like the wood frame of a painting.
