Make an Abstract Gradient Background in Illustrator

Abstract backgrounds are easy to create and beautiful to look at. Learn how to make abstract gradients in Illustrator in three different ways! ► Or download this set of ready-made gradient backgrounds: There’s a growing trend of ethereal and dreamy backgrounds in the design world. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create an abstract gradient in three different ways. You’ll learn to use the abstract gradient mesh in illustrator and the freeform gradient texture. These gradient texture wallpapers are great for full brand projects, Instagram feeds and stories, or cellphone wallpapers. 00:00 Intro 00:34 How to set up a gradient texture Illustrator file 00:56 How to make abstract gradients in Illustrator 03:25 How to use the freeform gradient for a gradient texture 06:00 How to recolor artwork for your gradient texture background Read more