Expert: Amy - 1/17/2008

Question
Hi

I am currently learning to create aircraft colour profile drawings in CS. I want to be able to add a highlight to areas of the fuselage etc to give an imprssion of 'shape' on a flat artwork. I have tried gradients but this doesnt work. Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

Answer
Hi Andy...

This is a perfect example of artwork you should be using gradient mesh techniques on.

Now, I am really no expert in gradient mesh - it's like a whole 'nother level of Illustrator.

But there are some wonderful tutorials out there that will be sure to help you - I've done them and they helped me get the basics down. http://lifeinvector.com/?page_id=181
That's a great one - look for the red pepper tutorial on that page.

Hope you pick it up quickly, as it can really bring your artwork to life!

-Amy