Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
PAIDRICK
Transparent Mesh
Molding Transparent Mesh Layers
Advanced Technique
Overview:
Draw guides and create gradient mesh objects; contour rectangles; color gradient
mesh points with color sampled from reference photo; apply transparency to individual mesh
points to create realism.
Ann Paidrick transformed simple rectangular objects into complex, contoured
gradient mesh objects to create an exact representation of an original photograph. By
incorporating actual transparency into her mesh objects, she is able to reuse the
finished vase in other settings (see the gallery following this lesson).
1 Creating guides, drawing basic shapes, then creating gradient mesh objects.
Placing her
JPG as a template into layers above, Paidrick drew a loose grid of paths and then
turned them into guides (
-5/Ctrl-5) to help position her gradient mesh objects.
