Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
4.
Double-click the Blend tool in the Tools panel. In the Blend Options dialog box,
choose Smooth Color from the Spacing menu to set up the blend options, which
will remain set until you change them. Select Preview, and then click OK.
5.
Choose Select > Deselect.
When you make a smooth color blend between objects, Illustrator automatically
calculates the number of intermediate steps necessary to create the transition
between the objects. Once you've applied a smooth color blend to objects, you can
edit it.
Next, you will edit the paths that make up the blend.
Note
Creating smooth color blends between paths can be difficult in certain
situations. For instance, if the lines intersect or the lines are too curved,
unexpected results can occur.
6.
Using the Selection tool ( ), double-click the color blend (the ship) to enter Isola-
tion mode. Click on the top path to select it, and change the Stroke color in the
Control panel to any color you want. Notice how the colors are blended.
