Week 4_Gradient Mesh Tool

Watch the following Tutorial.




Use this image to create the apple using the mesh tool.   remember you can use the lasso tool to select points that you wish to alter using the gradients.

In Class Assignment: Using the gradient Mesh tool,  create an volumetric image of the apple using the gradient mesh tool. 

Outside Assignment:  Using the Gradient Mesh tool, create a self portrait, based on a photograph.   

If you run into some specific problems, here is a list of tips and tutorials on using the gradient mesh tool in illustrator that might be able to help.
http://design.tutsplus.com/articles/22-fun-gradient-mesh-tutorials-in-adobe-illustrator-for-beginners--vector-22544


Remember to keep the form simple.  We are making an illustration... like an "anime" version of yourself.    Here are some examples from previous classes.   Notice how the portrait is built up from a background forward.  Use the gradient to give the head the volume.   You can then use gradient mesh to add in features (mouth, nose eyes, etc) and you can build up from there.