# gradients and gradient mesh **a few ways to build and manipulate gradients in Adobe Illustrator** Solid flat colors are good, however gradients are far more interesting. Here are how to build and manipulate them. ## gradient tool This creates the default gradient. - [Gradients from Adobe Help](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/gradients.html) - basic guidelines - [How to use the Gradient Tool from Adobe Help](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/how-to/gradient-tool.html) - video tutorial - [Make It in a Minute: Freeform Gradients from Adobe Create](https://create.adobe.com/2019/1/8/make_it_in_a_minute_.html) - tutorial on using freeform gradients - [Master Gradients Illustrator Tutorial from Dansky](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdSnsBP8fzs) - youtube video - [3 AWESOME Gradient Trick Tips - Illustrator Gradient Trick Tips Tutorial from Satori Graphics](https://youtu.be/vMtFWbR9J4E) - youtube video ## gradient mesh This gives you the ability to make wildly detailed and complex gradient. - [Meshes from Adobe Help](https://helpx.adobe.com/illustrator/using/meshes.html) - basic guideline - [22 Fun Gradient Mesh Tutorials in Adobe Illustrator for Beginners from Design Tuts](https://design.tutsplus.com/articles/22-fun-gradient-mesh-tutorials-in-adobe-illustrator-for-beginners--vector-22544) - lots of great tutorials and applications - [Adobe Illustrator: Gradient Mesh Beginners Tutorial from Frankwyte](https://youtu.be/r8LEKLzRhN0) - youtube video tutorial --- tags: #vector #resources #gradients home: [[! vector drawing resources]]