Set the Angle at 0 degrees then focus on the gradient sliders. Make sure that your shape stays selected, open the Gradient panel ( Window > Gradient) and simply click on the gradient thumbnail to add the default black to white linear gradient. Remove the color from the stroke then create a 40 x 75px rectangle, the Snap to Grid feature will ease your work. Pick the Rectangle Tool (M) and focus on your Toolbar. All these options will significantly increase your work speed. Do not forget to set the unit of measurement to pixels from Edit > Preferences > Units > General. You should also open the Info panel ( Window > Info) for a live preview with the size and position of your shapes. For starters you will need a grid every 5px, so simply go to Edit > Preferences > Guides > Grid, enter 5 in the Gridline every box and 1 in the Subdivisions box. Select RGB, Screen (72ppi) and make sure that the Align New Objects to Pixel Grid box is unchecked before you click OK.Įnable the Grid ( View > Show Grid) and the Snap to Grid ( View > Snap to Grid).
Select Pixels from the Units drop-down menu, enter 600 in the width box and 655 in the height box then click on the Advanced button.
Finally, you will learn how to add some nail polish drips and a bunch of subtle sparkly spots. Taking full advantage of the Appearance panel and the Pathfinder panel you will learn how to add shading and highlights for your piece of text. Next, you will learn how to create a pink art brush, a simple background and smooth piece of text. For starters you will learn how to create the nail polish bottle cap using basic blending and vector shape building techniques along with some complex linear gradient and the Live Corners feature.