LINEAR OR RADIAL?

If you fancy a more simplistic gradient effect, then you will need the standard gradient tool. This is located in the lefthand side tool panel or by pressing the ‘G’ key. First, you will need to draw your shape, then open the tool and click inside the desired shape. It should automatically create an even linear gradient from one side to the other. Or if you click on the radial gradient option in the pop-out window, it will create an even round gradient effect.

You can adjust the length and get a more precise gradient by drawing a line in the shape using the tool. There are also options to change the angle, opacity, and colors. You can choose the point at which you want the colors to appear in the gradient using the slider bar, which is the best way to create a smooth custom gradient. Practice using this to create more formal gradients in your work, you can get some interesting and rewarding results using this tool.