Articles Tagged 'gradients'
32 Handy Gradient Tutorials Using Photoshop And Illustrator:Part 4
Dainis GraverisIn my opinion gradient effects are very hard to master, all the beautiful vector icons, illustrations are made on basis of good gradient usage. Gradient mesh tool in Illustrator is the most powerful one, learn how to use it correctly and understand what can be done with it. I found many beautiful tutorials and ordered them from instructional to intermediate tutorials to lead you easier through learning process. I think you should get great starting point here and even if you're experienced designer, you should find some new tips here definitely.
Beautiful Gradient Effects On Web design – Research: Part 2
It's Monday and beautiful time to get inspired with very good examples and research a little bit what's happening behind the scenes from graphic designer view. This time I will showcase and analyze gradient effects used effectively in web-design and logo design creation. It's very important to create and use subtle and eye-catchy color combinations and transitions to achieve modern and stylish effect. Maybe you haven't noticed but light and shadow effects are widely used and it doesn't necessary mean just color, but to bring greater effect, use textures and then put on them light but observable transparent color effects and you'll see magic happening. Using light you can easily emphasize places and actually lead visitor's attention from point to point using just color, illustrations, text size.
