Graphics Programs Reference
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To further modify the shape your gradient mesh takes, you can use any of the Distort
tools, such as Warp or Pucker, to reshape it. You don't even have to select points
first. Hover over the mesh to highlight it; the size of your distorting tool will
determine how many mesh points and patches get distorted at the same time.
You can assign transparency to a gradient mesh object as you can to other vector
objects. Simply select either the mesh points or patches you want and use either the
Appearance panel (click on
Opacit
y), or the Transparency panel, to reduce the
Opacity below 100%.
Hint:
Instead of applying a mesh to a complex path, try to first create the mesh from a
simpler path outline, then mask the mesh with the more complex path. You also can stack
simple objects with gradient mesh applied to them to construct a more complex object.
PAIDRICK
Ann Paidrick builds gradient mesh objects in the
“
Transparent Mesh” lesson later in this chapter
