How to create Gradient Line Art in Adobe Illustrator?

Gradient Line Art in Adobe Illustrator

In today’s tutorial, you will learn to create Gradient Line Art in Adobe Illustrator. To create this artwork we will draw a shape and use the Transform Effect.

Launch Adobe Illustrator and create a new document.

Step 1

Select Rectangle Tool from the Tool Panel and draw a rectangle same as the size of the artboard. We have drawn this rectangle to create the background.

Step 2

Now select the Star Tool from the Tool Panel and draw a star of size 465.488 pt X 442.73 pt.

Now disable the Fill color and fill the stroke with a Gradient.

Step 3

Now select the star and click on Effect in the Menu Bar. Place the cursor on Distort & Transform and select Transform.

Transform Effect dialogue box will appear on the artboard. In that dialogue box, put checkmark on Preview and then set the Horizontal and Vertical Scale to 94%. Rotate the Angle to 2^o and set the number of Copies to 45.

Step 4

After making required changes in the Transform Effect dialogue box, click OK.

If you want you can change the sharp edges of the Gradient Line Art to curved edges with the help of Direct Selection Tool.

Play with the Gradient Panel to give your Gradient Line Art a new effect.

You can create this Gradient Line Art in Adobe Illustrator with other shapes also.

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