A tool for creating photorealistic vector artwork by laying a flexible grid over a shape and blending different colors smoothly across its points.
Synonyms
- mesh gradient
Related terms
In plain words
- a way to make vector art look smoothly shaded like a photo
- a grid that blends colors across a shape
Usage example
The illustrator modeled the glossy apple with a gradient mesh so it looked almost photographic.
Don't confuse with…
- linear gradientA plain gradient blends colors in one straight direction; a gradient mesh blends many colors freely across a grid.
Categories
- Imagery & illustration