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Gradient Mesh
Creates complex, multi-directional color blends within vector shapes by creating a grid of editable points
The Gradient Mesh tool is a powerhouse in Illustrator because it allows you to create hyper-realistic, 3D-like shading on a flat 2D shape. Instead of applying a simple linear or radial gradient, it converts an object into a grid of customizable nodes, letting you drop different colors onto specific points and manipulate how they blend together. This gives you total control over complex lighting, highlights, and organic curves, making it the ultimate tool for digital painting and photorealistic vector art.
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