Illustrator-MAESTRO YukioMiyamoto. Yukio Miyamoto, Master of Photorealism with Adobe Illustrator. Masters > Yukio Miyamoto All Tutorial Text & Images - Copyright © 2011 KHI, Inc. If you have never used an airbrush, you will probably be way ahead of the game when approaching the use of Adobe Illustrator's "Gradient Mesh Tool" for the first time. I have found it to be one of the most frustratingly time consuming and counterintuitive computer drawing tools. This is especially true when compared to Photoshop's "Paintbrush Tool, which is very similar to an actual airbrush in its operation and use. Some intrepid artists however, seem to take to Illustrator's Gradient tool quite well. Yukio Miyamoto is a perfect example of someone who was not deterred by the extra effort required. Yukio Miyamoto Yukio has been working with Adobe Illustrator since its creation, and it shows in his work.
Illustration of French Horn © - by Yukio Miyamoto (Zoom: French Horn) According to Sharon Steuer in her book "Adobe Illustrator CS WOW! " Illustration of Leica Camera © - by Yukio Miyamoto (Zoom: Leica Camera) 71 Gradient Resources for Web Design. If you’re looking to learn more about design websites, please see our post Learn Web Design for plenty of resources to help your educational pursuit. For web designers and graphic designers, gradients provide almost unlimited options for creating the perfect look.
This list is a collection of excellent tutorials and resources for effectively using gradients. Some of the tutorials and resources are specific to Photoshop and Illustrator, and others are general. Regardless of whether you use gradients every day or if you’ve never used a gradient, there should be something here for you. Photoshop Tutorials: Using Photoshop Gradient Tool from FreeTimeFoto. Photoshop 101 – The Gradient Tool from Shape Shed. A Gradient Tutorial from 9rules. Creating Web 2.0 Effects with Photoshop – Part 1 from SitePoint. Smooth Gradient Header Photoshop Tutorial from Tutorial Blog. How to Create a Transparent Gradient in Photoshop from MediaCollege.com.
Creating Stylish Gradient Buttons from Wipeout44. GIMP Tutorials: 4096 Color Wheel Version 2.1.