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Yukio Miyamoto
Yukio Miyamoto created the numerous complex linear and radial gradients
throughout this illustration with ease using the Gradient tool and the Gradient
Annotator. Miyamoto drew each path with the Pen tool and filled it either with the
default linear or radial gradient from the Swatches panel. He selected the Gradient
tool to reveal the Gradient Annotator, which appeared on top of the object.
Miyamoto double-clicked on the color stop of the Gradient Annotator to show the
options. He clicked on the Swatches icon and chose a custom color from the
Swatches panel that he had previously created to color the stop. Miyamoto clicked
along the Gradient Annotator to add more color stops. He continued to add color
stops and color them until he was satisfied with the results. Miyamoto click-dragged
the color stops and moved them into the exact locations to achieve the desired
gradient effect.
