Gradient use (for Beginners)

SysTemX · **Joined:** Dec 08, 2013 **Posts:** 1088

Paper type is important for sure, original inks, rather than refills as well.
I found the way the two react makes a big difference.
Trial and error unless you befriend an expert.

Marcello · **Joined:** Mar 10, 2014 **Posts:** 845

SysTemX - Thanks for the suggestion

here an other gradient test:
use Gradient 02-Nature Flower
set shape Radial
can you see the effect?

2-ton · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2014 11:56 am **(#43)**

I can't believe I never knew about how these work with radial! I always thought they were just blends!!! The only one I ever knew would make something was the eyeballs.

SysTemX · **Joined:** Dec 08, 2013 **Posts:** 1088

Marcello wrote:

SysTemX - Thanks for the suggestion

here an other gradient test:
use Gradient 02-Nature Flower
set shape Radial
can you see the effect?
[ Image ]

Can't say i ever used that method Marcello. :bigthup

sallyanne · **Posted:** Wed Jul 30, 2014 5:33 pm **(#45)**

Thank you Marcello. I forgot about this thread yesterday and have only just checked it again. I would hope I could do better if I spent some more time on it. Others here have done wonders. Thanks again for bringing it up. I guess when it was first mentioned (if it was) a few of us wouldn't have known.

Marcello · **Joined:** Mar 10, 2014 **Posts:** 845

@2-ton
@SysTemX
@Sallyanne

glad that you find it useful!

SysTemX · **Joined:** Dec 08, 2013 **Posts:** 1088

This is an old creation Marcello

Graechan · **Posted:** Thu Jul 31, 2014 1:42 am **(#48)**

A purpose Ive often used gradients for is to create a simple gradual Blur
Original Image

Normal Blur

Gradual or edge blur

below I used it to blur all but the mermaids head

another gradual blur using Masks and Gradients

Here I've made a bright face come out of the dark using masks and gradients

SysTemX · **Joined:** Dec 08, 2013 **Posts:** 1088

Thanks Graechan. that's another new tool in the box.

This is my banana text.
:hexer

Marcello · **Joined:** Mar 10, 2014 **Posts:** 845

Graechan wrote:

A purpose Ive often used gradients for is to create a simple gradual Blur

a very interesting use! Thank you to share with us

Marcello · **Joined:** Mar 10, 2014 **Posts:** 845

SysTemX wrote:

This is an old creation Marcello

I like it