Comment 55007

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puayen
Aug 19, 2007, 12:00:21 AM UTC
Wow, you must have a good artist hand then. The mesh tool allows you to create anchor points around and within a shape so you can tweak the shape itself and the shading/gradient within.

Comment ID 55007

[Art] Little Angels 4 - Sitting
KrisCynical
Aug 19, 2007, 12:02:34 AM UTC on [Art] Little Angels 4 - Sitting
What tool are you using to make your lines? The pen tool gives you smooth arcs that don't need tweaking.

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  • puayen
    Aug 19, 2007, 6:06:59 AM UTC
    Hmm... I usually just use the line tool for lines (because for most of the time now I use Illustrator only for technical illustration).
    • KrisCynical
      Aug 19, 2007, 11:18:08 AM UTC
      If you're using the line tool for straight lines in technical illiustration, do you have any curves that you have to adjust using the mesh tool? I use the line tool for straight angles and such in my backgrounds.
      • puayen
        Aug 19, 2007, 6:43:14 PM UTC
        I think AI also has a curve tool. But in any case, you can always add new anchor points to a straight line or add curvature to it later on. The mesh tool works for shapes/shaded regions.

        PS. If you receive two copies of this reply, it's because of an internet technical error happening during the last reply.