Freeform Gradients: Points versus Lines

Deke uses Illustrator CC 2019’s new freeform gradient ability to create lines to volumetrically fill his vegetal outlines.

Freeform Gradients in Illustrator CC 2019

Deke uses the new freeform gradient ability in Illustrator 2019 to make a custom color backdrop for some peppery produce.

Deke shows you how to scale or recolor similar objects in your illustration all at once using Illustrator's new Global Edit capability.

Deke comes at you fast and trim with Illustrator CC 2019’s new Trim View option for previewing your illustration.

Deke applies the pattern he created in Illustrator to a photographic portrait in Photoshop.

Deke sets up one of his pentagon patterns to repeat automatically, then he uses it on a cow.

Deke actually demonstrates how to accurately draw one of these pentagons he's been obsessing over for the past few weeks.

Deke explores yet another tessellating pentagon in Adobe Illustrator.

Deke studies Karl Reinhardt's pentagons in Adobe Illustrator, and turns them into tessellating patterns to show prove it all true.

Deke begins his foray into understanding the mysterious tessellating pentagons.

Deke continues to explore the wonders of his new favorite Illustrator feature, the Puppet Warp tool.

Deke shows his favorite new feature in Illustrator CC 2018, the Puppet Warp tool.