Now (4 yrs later) you can create the center line first then use Path> Offset to make the 2 sides (I tried it, it works). Then it's just a matter of adding points to make all three lines equal, then connect them with lines to make one mesh for the candy cane. But the concept is still the same. ;)
@@yosoyashish With the pen tool, draw a line with a hook like a candycane, just a single line. The select the path and select Offset from the Path menu. Then just connect the lines, etc. to close the shape.
Here to learn how to make my portraits look even more real with mesh like I see others do in illustrator. Going over my head with shapes but I will get it
Thanks so much for posting.. This made so much sense as to why my mesh was a mess. I feel confident I can do this with other projects now. Thanks again.
It.s a long way, I actually discovered that in a short way and I was crying because it was super easy but I was at work at that time and forgot to record that process and then I forgot those steps literally my head is spinning and feeling regret why I did not take screenshots at least it was the answer I was searching from last 4 years, although this was also my concept as I said earlier it is very looooong and precise work. anyway, good work keep it up you will get more subscribers. peace
at the end of this video I was really wowed by the perfect structure you created from a simple square! Really fantastic job Mark ! Thanks for uploading such an awesome tutorial! And also your voice sounds really nice and sincere, I enjoyed watching your video so much!
Thanks aa lot for video! I have a question - why i cant see gradient mesh on rectangle when i make unview. My rectangle same as on your video is in new layer, but cant see gradient mesh with black color
are you on pc or mac, because mac is command click, also what version are you working on, ive never had an issue with seeing outline mode on a layer :(
its not as easy as it looks but im sure Ai will one day beat this process, but i dont think that will be the case for a bit. The ability to have a workable vector is very important for professionals looking to print large format and other applications.
@@MarkDiMattei I mean you do things fast somehow, I couldn't follow. Maybe your tutorial is for those already intermediate or advanced I'm just beginning. Thanks anyway for sharing knowledge.
i feel knowledge running into my brain after watching this
Yay lol
its 3 am and I've just now finally been able to use this tool!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!
Aww no worries!
Now (4 yrs later) you can create the center line first then use Path> Offset to make the 2 sides (I tried it, it works). Then it's just a matter of adding points to make all three lines equal, then connect them with lines to make one mesh for the candy cane. But the concept is still the same. ;)
Interesting comment ty for sharing
Still not understanding how to do it?
@@yosoyashish With the pen tool, draw a line with a hook like a candycane, just a single line. The select the path and select Offset from the Path menu. Then just connect the lines, etc. to close the shape.
Here to learn how to make my portraits look even more real with mesh like I see others do in illustrator. Going over my head with shapes but I will get it
I haven't done gradient mesh in years and completely forgot about this method! Thank you so much for this video!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much for posting.. This made so much sense as to why my mesh was a mess. I feel confident I can do this with other projects now. Thanks again.
Glad it was helpful! once you learn this you can apply it to anything! it just takes a lot of practice to master!
Thank you SO much, I had no idea how to do this and it was essential for getting my graphic to look right. Hugely appreciated!
Glad I could help! spread the video :)
That was a deep knowledge about structure and the way we can use mesh. Thank you for your video contribution :D
No problem
Thank you so much sir for this helpful tutorial . i need it very much right now .
No prob!
Thank you so much. This is exactly what I needed.
Glad it helped!
It.s a long way, I actually discovered that in a short way and I was crying because it was super easy but I was at work at that time and forgot to record that process and then I forgot those steps literally my head is spinning and feeling regret why I did not take screenshots at least it was the answer I was searching from last 4 years, although this was also my concept as I said earlier it is very looooong and precise work. anyway, good work keep it up you will get more subscribers. peace
Huge help for me, thanks.
Best tutorial on gradient mesh. KB
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at the end of this video I was really wowed by the perfect structure you created from a simple square! Really fantastic job Mark ! Thanks for uploading such an awesome tutorial! And also your voice sounds really nice and sincere, I enjoyed watching your video so much!
Thanks for such a dope comment!
Mark DiMattei you deserve it
Thank you so much for making this omg. I was having this issue and I didn't know how to work around it. Thank you thank you thank you! :D
Glad you found the video! This is pretty much the most common issue people have and now you can fix it :)
This was awesome! Thank you so much. I also loved seeing the effective use of keyboard shortcuts for selecting tools. Thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you bro. u make my life easier!!!
Glad to hear that!
ty cuz ive been having a hard ti getting started.
no problem, I did too... until I got it, and people need to know too! lol
Awesome video. You explain this so well.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks! The tutorial is very helpful.
You’re welcome
Oh wow! This is the tutorial I was looking for. Thanks man. Hope you get more and more subs. Don't stop making tutorials please educate me😬
im doing as much as i can haha follow my insta! i post bomb pics on there. Thank you for commenting and liking the video.
thank you bro for this tutorial, you are great teacher by the way
I appreciate that!
Thank you, man!
No problemmmmmm
Mark very nice tutorial. thank you bro
You're welcome, glad you found it
Thanks i need this
The world needs this, college students especially need this
Really helpful
Glad you think so!
Great explanation, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks !
Nooooo problem
Who knew!! Thanks
I think we can use reflect option in order to do last curve part. Thanks
I'm not sure what reflect would do but you do you!
Thanks aa lot for video! I have a question - why i cant see gradient mesh on rectangle when i make unview. My rectangle same as on your video is in new layer, but cant see gradient mesh with black color
You have to control click the eye ball of the layer your mesh is on, which will allow that layer to be viewed in outline mode
can u create a vid on skin shading cartoonish character using gradient mesh
maybe in the future sir, ty for request
By the way, I only remember the last step was "Expand Appearance" and bingo It was easy
T H A N K Y O U M A N. I T W A S R E A L L Y EXCITING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So exciting lol
my CNTRL click for the bones isnt working any idea what it could be except illustrator not working?
are you on pc or mac, because mac is command click, also what version are you working on, ive never had an issue with seeing outline mode on a layer :(
@@MarkDiMattei i appreciate your reply eventually I figured it out illustrator has been acting up just turned off and on again and it worked.
I don't know why but this is so hard for me with difficult shapes. I wonder why they won't use AI for this
its not as easy as it looks but im sure Ai will one day beat this process, but i dont think that will be the case for a bit. The ability to have a workable vector is very important for professionals looking to print large format and other applications.
if you need any specific help let me know
@@MarkDiMattei thank you! I already learned about freeform gradient. It's much easier :)
haha yea no problem, I like that tool too for most things, just limiting compared to mesh but free form gradient makes life easy.
can you stop mving the mouse cursor while talking
lmao its a real problem i know, I also have a pacing problem so maybe my tendencies transfer to PC :)
@@MarkDiMattei great video but i needed your help and i could not focus your video. maybe its my problem
we both have issues
Dude you're so fast
in what way? so i know for my next videos, I've been afk from tutorials for a bit but i haven't forgotten about them at all! thanks for watching
@@MarkDiMattei I mean you do things fast somehow, I couldn't follow. Maybe your tutorial is for those already intermediate or advanced I'm just beginning. Thanks anyway for sharing knowledge.
Def intermediate because I don't go over every small thing I'm doing, other than the task at hand! Sorry :(
I took classes specifically for AI and they didn't teach me this. WTF!
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