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In this tutorial, we’ll transform ordinary images into beautiful light leak overlays using just a few simple tools like Blur, Contrast adjustments, and the Liquify filter. By manipulating colors and shapes, you can craft soft gradients of light that bring a nostalgic, film-inspired atmosphere to your photos. Whether you want to enhance portraits, add flair to design projects, or create dreamy lighting effects, this method gives you full control over the final look in just a few minutes.","body":"Step 1\r\nOpen the image you want to convert into a light leak in Photoshop.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nGo to Layer &gt; Smart Objects &gt; Convert to Smart Object.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nGo to Filter &gt; Blur &gt; Gaussian Blur. Set the Radius to about 55 pixels (or any value that works for your image) and click OK. 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Aim for a blurry image where no recognizable shapes are visible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20251015112107\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Image &gt; Adjustments &gt; Levels. Increase the contrast by raising the Shadow Input Level and lowering the Highlight Input Level, then click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20251015112109\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Filter &gt; Liquify. Here you can experiment as much as you want with the image. In this case, I selected the Forward Warp Tool (W) and slightly extended the middle orange area. Once you’re happy with the result, click OK in the Liquify window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20251015112110\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Select &gt; All and then press Ctrl+C on your keyboard to copy the entire image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20251015112111\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen the photo where you want to apply the light leak in Photoshop.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20251015112112\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPress Ctrl+V on your keyboard to paste the light leak you just created. If needed, resize the layer so it covers the entire artboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20251015112114\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, set the layer’s Blend Mode to Screen and decrease the Opacity to about 70% for a more realistic look.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20251015112115\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EConclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you’ve learned how to make light leaks from images in Photoshop, you can easily create your own unique overlays to enhance any photo. By experimenting with different colors, blur levels, and Liquify adjustments, you can design light leaks that perfectly match the mood or style you’re aiming for. These custom effects are ideal for adding warmth, atmosphere, or a touch of vintage charm to your images, all while keeping complete creative control over the final result.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Make-Light-Leaks-From-Images-in-Photoshop\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20251015112120"],"slug":"how-to-make-light-leaks-from-images-in-photoshop","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1648637","title":"Enhance Autumn Colors in Lightroom with Ease","summary":"Enhancing the warm and vibrant tones of autumn photography is easier than it seems with just a few simple adjustments in Lightroom. By carefully refining exposure, boosting contrast, and enhancing the reds, oranges, and yellows, you can transform any fall image into a rich and captivating scene. Using only Lightroom’s basic tools along with the Color Mixer and Color Grading panels, you’ll bring out the full beauty of autumn landscapes with ease.","body":"Step 1\r\nOpen your image in Lightroom.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nGo to the Develop tab.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nExpand the \"Basic\" tab and apply the following settings.\r\n\r\nStep 4\r\nNext, expand the \"Tone Curve\" tab, be sure to have the \"Point Curve\" selected and click 3 times anywhere on the curve to add 3 new control points.\r\n\r","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen your image in Lightroom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250924143627\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Develop tab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250924143628\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Basic\" tab and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250924143629\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENext, expand the \"Tone Curve\" tab, be sure to have the \"Point Curve\" selected and click 3 times anywhere on the curve to add 3 new control points.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250924143630\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESet each control point to the following Input\u002FOutput values:\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003E0 - 0\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E65 - 45\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E130 - 120\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E195 - 190\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003E255 - 255\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250924143631\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Color Mixer\" tab and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250924143632\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Color Grading\" tab, select the \"Shadows\" and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250924143633\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to use this effect on more images, a good idea is to save all of these settings as a new Preset. To do that, on the left panel, click on the \"Add New Preset\" icon and from the dropdown menu select \"Create Preset\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250924143634\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the \"New Develop Preset\" window, give your preset a name and click the \"Create\" button. This will create a new preset that you can later use over any other image you want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250924143635\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EConclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you know how to enhance autumn colors in Lightroom, you can bring out the rich tones of fall in any of your photos. Experiment with different levels of contrast, saturation, and color grading to match the atmosphere you want to achieve. This editing style works beautifully on landscapes, portraits, or even close-up shots of leaves, allowing you to capture the season’s warmth and vibrancy with ease.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEnhance-Autumn-Colors-in-Lightroom-with-Ease\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250924143636"],"slug":"enhance-autumn-colors-in-lightroom-with-ease","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1635683","title":"Easily Add a Twilight Mood to Your Photos in Lightroom","summary":"Give your photos a mystical touch by transforming ordinary daylight or sunset shots into captivating twilight scenes. By combining simple adjustments with precise tweaks in the Color Mixer, enhancing tones with Color Grading, and adding a delicate layer of Grain, it’s possible to achieve a soft, cinematic glow. These subtle yet impactful edits can shift the mood of your images, creating a serene, atmospheric look that feels like the perfect blue hour moment.","body":"But before we begin, and if you want to follow this tutorial exactly as described, please download the following free image from Unsplash: Download\r\nStep 1\r\nOpen your image in Lightroom.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nGo to the Develop tab.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nExpand the \"Basic\" tab and apply the following settings.\r\n\r\nStep 4\r\n","fullBody":"\u003Cp\u003EBut before we begin, and if you want to follow this tutorial exactly as described, please download the following free image from Unsplash: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002Fphotos\u002Fperson-wearing-yellow-jacket-standing-on-road-naNYT9TgJ4c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen your image in Lightroom.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250813145219\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to the Develop tab.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250813145220\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Basic\" tab and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250813145221\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Color Mixer\" tab and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250813145223\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Color Grading\" tab, select \"Shadows\" and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250813145224\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill in the \"Color Grading\" tab, select \"Midtones\" and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250813145225\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow select \"Highlights\" and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250813145226\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EStill in the \"Color Grading\" tab, select \"Global\" and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250813145227\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Detail\" tab and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250813145229\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 10\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EExpand the \"Effects\" tab and set the Grain amount to about 15.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20250813145230\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 11\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you plan to use this effect on more images, a good idea is to save all of these settings as a new Preset. To do that, on the left panel, click on the \"Add New Presets\" icon and from the dropdown menu select \"Create Preset\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F11.jpg?mtime=20250813145231\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 12\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the \"New Develop Preset\" window, give your preset a name and click the \"Create\" button. This will create a new preset that you can later use over any other image you want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002F12.jpg?mtime=20250813145232\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EConclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you’ve learned how to create a Twilight Mood in Lightroom, you can easily apply this soft, cinematic atmosphere to any image. Experiment with different Color Mixer settings, adjust the Color Grading to shift the mood, and vary the amount of Grain for a unique texture. By applying these adjustments to portraits, landscapes, or street scenes, you can capture the serene beauty of the perfect blue hour.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Add-a-Twilight-Mood-to-Your-Photos-in-Lightroom\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250813145234"],"slug":"easily-add-a-twilight-mood-to-your-photos-in-lightroom","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1632734","title":"How to Create an Editable Soft Glow Text Effect in Illustrator","summary":"Creating eye-catching visual effects in Illustrator doesn’t always require complex tools or multiple layers. Sometimes, a single feature—used creatively—can deliver stunning results. Today, I’ll show you how to create a soft glow text effect using nothing but the Appearance Panel in Illustrator. Thanks to its non-destructive structure, you’ll be able to edit your text at any time without losing the effect, making it perfect for experimenting with different styles, colors, and typefaces without starting over.","body":"Step 1\r\nOpen Illustrator and make a new file at any size you want. In this case, I will make mine at 1800 x 1200 px.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nSelect the Type Tool and type your text using any font you want. I will be using \"Corpulent\" at 500 pt.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nIn the toolbar, be sure to set the fill and stroke to \"no","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen Illustrator and make a new file at any size you want. In this case, I will make mine at 1800 x 1200 px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250718162215\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Type Tool and type your text using any font you want. I will be using \"Corpulent\" at 500 pt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250718162216\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the toolbar, be sure to set the fill and stroke to \"none\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250718162217\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Window &gt; Appearance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250718162218\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the \"Add New Fill\" icon and set the color to any color that you want your text to be.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250718162219\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAgain, click on the \"Add New Fill\" icon and this time set the color to white.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250718162220\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the white color fill layer selected, click on the \"Add New Effect\" icon and from the dropdown menu go to Path &gt; Offset Path.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250718162222\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EApply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250718162223\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the \"Add New Effect\" icon and from the dropdown menu go to Blur &gt; Gaussian Blur.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250718162224\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 10\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFinally, set the Blur Radius to a value that works for your text and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20250718162225\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EA Final Note:\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you know how to create a Soft Glow Text Effect in Illustrator, you can freely edit your text just like you normally do and experiment with different color combinations right from the Appearance Panel. This flexible and non-destructive method gives you complete control to refine or repurpose the effect for any design project.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F11.jpg?mtime=20250718162226\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-an-Editable-Soft-Glow-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250718162228"],"slug":"how-to-create-an-editable-soft-glow-text-effect-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1629563","title":"The Laws of Gestalt: How We Perceive the Visual World","summary":"Gestalt psychology reveals that our brain does not process visual elements in isolation but instead looks for patterns, order, and meaning in what we see. These laws explain how we organize visual information to better understand our surroundings, and they serve as essential tools for designers, artists, and visual communicators. Here is a brief explanation of the most important Gestalt laws to help you apply them effectively in your design projects.","body":"Law of Proximity\r\n\r\nThe law of proximity states that elements physically close to each other are perceived as a group or unit. Our brain groups objects based on the distance between them, even if they do not share similar characteristics.\r\n\r\nThis is especially useful in design to organize informatio","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Proximity\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250620160455\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe law of proximity states that elements physically close to each other are perceived as a group or unit. Our brain groups objects based on the distance between them, even if they do not share similar characteristics.\r\n\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis is especially useful in design to organize information, create visual groupings, and facilitate reading. For example, in a menu or form, grouping related fields close to each other helps the user understand that they belong to the same category.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Similarity\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250620160457\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe law of similarity tells us that elements sharing visual characteristics like shape, color, size, or texture tend to be perceived as part of the same group. Unlike proximity, here similarity matters more than distance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\r\nIn design, this law is fundamental to creating visual coherence. For example, buttons of the same color and shape indicate similar functions, and navigation elements with similar styles are perceived as related.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Continuity\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250620160458\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe law of continuity indicates that our eyes prefer to follow smooth and continuous lines or patterns, even when interrupted. This causes us to perceive objects or trajectories as complete, even if parts are not visible.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis law is used in design to guide the user’s gaze through a composition, creating a natural and pleasant flow. For example, curved or diagonal lines can direct attention toward a focal point.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Closure\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250620160459\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe law of closure is based on our brain’s tendency to complete incomplete figures to form a complete and coherent image. Even if parts of an object are missing or absent, our mind “fills in” those gaps.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis law is especially useful in logo or icon design, where simplified or fragmented shapes are still perceived as whole, creating an interesting and memorable visual effect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Figure and Ground\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250620160500\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis law explains how we perceive an object (figure) separated clearly from its surroundings (ground). The ability to distinguish figure from ground is essential to identify elements in an image and understand their context.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA classic example is the famous drawing that can be seen either as a vase or two faces looking at each other. In design, playing with figure and ground can generate impactful visual effects or convey hidden messages.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Symmetry\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250620160501\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe law of symmetry tells us that symmetrical shapes are perceived as coherent and organized units, conveying visual balance and stability. Even if a figure is complex, if it is symmetrical, it is perceived as a single entity.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn design, symmetry is used to create harmonious and visually pleasing compositions. Symmetrical designs often evoke a sense of order, professionalism, and trust.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ELaw of Prägnanz (Good Shape)\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250620160503\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe law of Prägnanz, or good shape, states that our brain always interprets visual stimuli in the simplest, most stable, and orderly way possible. We seek clear and easy-to-understand configurations, avoiding ambiguous or chaotic forms.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis law is the basis for creating clean and effective designs. When you present a clear and simple shape, the message is conveyed better and the user processes the information with less effort.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EConclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe Gestalt laws are a set of principles that reveal how we visually perceive the world, organizing elements into meaningful patterns and units. Understanding and applying them can significantly improve your designs, facilitating visual communication and capturing your audience’s attention.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThe-Laws-of-Gestalt-How-We-Perceive-the-Visual-World\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250620160505"],"slug":"the-laws-of-gestalt-how-we-perceive-the-visual-world","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Articles"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1626230","title":"How to Wrap Objects Around a Sphere in Illustrator","summary":"Wrapping artwork around a 3D shape might sound complex, but Adobe Illustrator makes it surprisingly easy. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to wrap objects around a sphere using Illustrator’s classic 3D tools. This technique is perfect for creating product mockups, stylized logos, or eye-catching abstract designs. You’ll get smooth, professional-looking spherical effects in just a few steps—no external software or advanced 3D skills required.","body":"This tried-and-true method gives you full control over how your design wraps around a sphere, allowing for precise and clean results. It’s a powerful tool that’s often overlooked, and it works great for creating spherical text, labels, or patterns with depth and dimension.\r\nStep 1\r\nOpen the object y","fullBody":"\u003Cp\u003EThis tried-and-true method gives you full control over how your design wraps around a sphere, allowing for precise and clean results. It’s a powerful tool that’s often overlooked, and it works great for creating spherical text, labels, or patterns with depth and dimension.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen the object you want to wrap around the sphere in Illustrator. In this case, it's just a few simple lines so you can better see the effect.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250523173056\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Window &gt; Symbols.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250523173057\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith your object selected, click on the \"New Symbol\" icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250523173059\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGive your symbol a name and click OK in the Symbol Options window. It should now show up in your Symbols Library.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250523173101\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Ellipse Tool (L) and draw a circle at any size you want. Be sure to set the Fill to \"none\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250523173102\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPick the Direct Selection Tool (A). Select the left anchor point of the circle and hit the Delete key on your keyboard.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250523173104\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the half circle selected, go to Effect &gt; 3D and Materials &gt; 3D (Classic) &gt; Revolve (Classic).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250523173106\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the \"Map Art\" button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250523173108\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom the Symbol dropdown list, select the symbol we just created and check the \"Invisible Geometry\" option.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250523173110\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 10\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAdjust the size and position of your symbol to your liking by dragging any of the 8 anchor points inside the art map.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20250523173111\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 11\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce you are happy with the end result, click OK in the Map Art window and then click OK in the 3D Revolve Options window.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002F11.jpg?mtime=20250523173114\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EConclusion\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWrapping objects around a sphere in Illustrator may seem like a complex 3D task, but as you’ve seen, it can be done quickly and efficiently using the classic Revolve effect. With just a few simple steps, you can turn flat artwork into a dimensional design that grabs attention. This technique is a great way to add depth and sophistication to your graphics&mdash;ideal for packaging concepts, icons, or creative branding elements.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Wrap-Objects-Around-a-Sphere-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250523173117"],"slug":"how-to-wrap-objects-around-a-sphere-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1623109","title":"How to Copy Gradients from an Image in Illustrator","summary":"Capturing the exact colors and transitions from an image used to be a time-consuming task in Illustrator — but not anymore. Thanks to the new Gradient Trace tool, you can now quickly and accurately extract gradients directly from any image. In this tutorial, we'll show you step-by-step how to use this powerful feature to speed up your workflow and achieve perfect color matches with minimal effort.","body":"Step 1\r\nOpen your gradient image in illustrator.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nWith your image selected go to Window &gt; Image Trace.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nUnder \"Mode\" select \"Color\" and be sure to have the Palette option set to \"Automatic\".\r\n\r\nStep 4\r\nOpen the Advanced options. Set the \"Paths\" to 100%, the \"Corners\" to 0% and","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen your gradient image in illustrator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250427141026\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith your image selected go to Window &gt; Image Trace.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250427141028\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUnder \"Mode\" select \"Color\" and be sure to have the Palette option set to \"Automatic\".\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250427141029\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen the Advanced options. Set the \"Paths\" to 100%, the \"Corners\" to 0% and the \"Noise\" to 1px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250427141030\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ECheck the \"Gradients\" option and set the \"Smooth\" slider all the way to Max.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250427141031\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick the \"Trace\" button and wait a few seconds for Illustrator to process the image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250427141032\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOnce finished, click the \"Expand\" button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250427141034\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow draw any shape you want to apply a gradient to. In this case I will simply draw a rounded corner square.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250427141035\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith your shape selected, pick the Eyedropper Tool and click over any of the vectorized gradients.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250427141036\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EConclusion:\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing the Gradient Trace tool in Illustrator makes it incredibly easy to capture and recreate smooth color transitions from any image. You can even use it creatively &mdash; for example, by tracing the gradient of a sunset sky from a photo to incorporate natural color palettes into your own work, as shown in the following example taken from a sunset image.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20250427141037\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Copy-Gradients-from-an-Image-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250427141040"],"slug":"how-to-copy-gradients-from-an-image-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1618893","title":"Easily Make a Tempera Brush in Illustrator","summary":"Illustrator offers a wide variety of brushes to bring your illustrations to life, but sometimes none of them quite capture the texture you're looking for. If you want a more handcrafted and painterly effect, creating your own brush is the best option. Today, I’ll show you how easy it is to make a tempera brush in Illustrator, perfect for adding expressive strokes and a realistic painted feel to your designs. To do this, we’ll use a real tempera brushstroke as a base. To follow this tutorial, you will only need tempera paint, an old brush, paper, and a scanner.","body":"Step 1\r\nPick any piece of paper and using an old brush, paint  a few strokes with a dark tempera color.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nScan the paper with the tempera strokes (a 600 dpi resolution should be fine) and open it in Illustrator.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nWith the image selected, go to Window &gt; Image Trace and apply the","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPick any piece of paper and using an old brush, paint  a few strokes with a dark tempera color.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250321120645\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EScan the paper with the tempera strokes (a 600 dpi resolution should be fine) and open it in Illustrator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250321120647\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the image selected, go to Window &gt; Image Trace and apply the following settings.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250321120649\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Object &gt; Image Trace &gt; Expand.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250321120651\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Object &gt; Ungroup.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250321120652\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the stroke you want for your crayon brush with the Selection Tool (V).\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250321120655\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Object &gt; Compound Path &gt; Make.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250321120656\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith your stroke selected go to Window &gt; Brushes to display the brushes panel and click on the \"New Brush\" icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250321120658\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the \"Art Brush\" option in the New Brush window and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250321120700\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 10\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the Art Brush Options window, apply the following settings and click OK. You should now see your new tempera brush in the Brushes panel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20250321120701\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 11\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo test our brush, draw any kind of shape or line, and with the shape selected, simply click on the tempera brush in the Brushes panel.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F11.jpg?mtime=20250321120702\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 12\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo change the brush color, select the shape that you have made, and in the Swatches Panel (Window &gt; Swatches) pick any color that you want.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002F12.jpg?mtime=20250321120704\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Make-a-Tempera-Brush-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250321120707"],"slug":"easily-make-a-tempera-brush-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1614605","title":"How to Create a Modern Sports Text Effect in Illustrator","summary":"Creating a modern sports text effect in Illustrator is fast, easy, and perfect for beginners. With just a few simple steps, you can design a bold and energetic text style that works great for team logos, event posters, and even YouTube thumbnails. This effect adds a professional and competitive look to your typography, making it ideal for branding, promotional graphics, and digital content. No matter your skill level, by following this tutorial, you'll be able to create a high-impact text design in minutes.","body":"Step 1\r\nOpen Illustrator and create a new file at any size you want. In this case, I will make mine 1800 × 1200 px.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nSelect the Type Tool (T) and type your text using any font and size. Here, I will use \"Boldfinger\" at 350 pt.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nWith your text object selected, go to Object &gt; En","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen Illustrator and create a new file at any size you want. In this case, I will make mine 1800 × 1200 px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250215212800\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Type Tool (T) and type your text using any font and size. Here, I will use \"Boldfinger\" at 350 pt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250215212802\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith your text object selected, go to Object &gt; Envelope Distort &gt; Make with Warp.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250215212803\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the Warp Options window, apply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250215212804\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Window &gt; Appearance.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250215212806\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the \"Add New Fill\" icon and set any fill color you want for your text. In this case, I will make mine white.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250215212807\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAgain, click on the \"Add New Fill\" icon and set any color you want for the 3D part of your text. Here, I will use black.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20250215212808\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the \"Add New Effect\" icon and, from the dropdown list, select Path &gt; Offset Path.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20250215212810\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the Offset Path window, apply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20250215212811\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 10\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAgain, click on the \"Add New Effect\" icon and, from the dropdown list, select Distort & Transform &gt; Transform.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20250215212813\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 11\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the Transform Effect window, apply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F11.jpg?mtime=20250215212814\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 12\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith the Fill Layer selected, click on the \"Duplicate Selected Item\" icon.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F12.jpg?mtime=20250215212816\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 13\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EChange the color of the duplicated fill to the color you prefer. In this case, I will pick orange.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F13.jpg?mtime=20250215212817\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 14\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EClick on the \"Add New Effect\" icon and, from the dropdown list, select Path &gt; Offset Path.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F14.jpg?mtime=20250215212819\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 15\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, in the Offset Path window, apply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F15.jpg?mtime=20250215212820\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESome Final Words\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you know how to create a Modern Sports Text Effect in Illustrator, you can edit the text as you normally would, experiment with different effect values, and easily change text colors in the Appearance Panel, as shown in the following example.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002F16.jpg?mtime=20250215212821\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Modern-Sports-Text-Effect-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250215212823"],"slug":"how-to-create-a-modern-sports-text-effect-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1609201","title":"10 Sites to Create Color Palettes Like a Pro","summary":"Color is an essential element in design, and choosing the perfect combination can make the difference between a good design and a memorable one. To make the process easier, here are 10 amazing tools for designers that will help you create, explore, and use color palettes like a pro.","body":"Adobe Color\r\n\r\nBest for:\r\nDesigners deeply integrated with Adobe Creative Cloud. If you regularly use tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or XD, Adobe Color is the perfect companion. It allows you to create and save palettes that seamlessly sync across the Adobe ecosystem, ensuring smooth workflows.\r","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EAdobe Color\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20250106130118\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest for:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigners deeply integrated with Adobe Creative Cloud. If you regularly use tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, or XD, Adobe Color is the perfect companion. It allows you to create and save palettes that seamlessly sync across the Adobe ecosystem, ensuring smooth workflows.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it offers:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn interactive color wheel to create palettes based on rules like monochromatic, analogous, or triadic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to use it:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcolor.adobe.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EAdobe Color\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExperiment with the color wheel and adjust RGB\u002FHEX values.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExplore popular palettes in the \"Explore\" section.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESave your palettes to Adobe Creative Cloud and use them in Illustrator, Photoshop, or XD.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECoolors\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20250106130119\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest for:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigners who need fast, effortless palette creation. Coolors is ideal for anyone who wants to quickly generate cohesive palettes without spending time adjusting settings manually. Its user-friendly interface and random generation feature make it perfect for brainstorming and experimentation.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it offers:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAutomatic palette generation and the ability to extract colors from images.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to use it:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcoolors.co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECoolors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPress the spacebar to generate random palettes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELock favorite colors and adjust tones.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESave or export palettes as images or PDFs.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EColormind\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20250106130121\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest for:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigners looking for innovative, AI-driven color suggestions. Colormind excels at producing unique palettes inspired by real-world visual data, such as movie frames or photographs. This tool is ideal for creatives who want palettes with a natural, context-aware aesthetic.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it offers:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPalettes inspired by visual data such as movies and photographs.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to use it:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to \u003Ca href=\"http:\u002F\u002Fcolormind.io\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EColormind\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick \"Generate\" to create random combinations.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUpload images or CSS files to customize results.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003ECopy HEX or RGB codes for your project.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EPaletton\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20250106130122\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest for:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigners working with complex or precise color harmonies. Paletton is tailored for those who need detailed control over color relationships. Its advanced wheel and interactive previews are especially useful for projects where color theory and harmony are critical, such as branding or fine art.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it offers:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAn advanced color wheel with options for designing complex palettes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to use it:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fpaletton.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EPaletton\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EChoose a main tone and apply predefined schemes (monochromatic, complementary, etc.).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EPreview how colors look in interactive examples.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EExport the palette as HTML, CSS, or an image.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EColor Hunt\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20250106130123\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest for:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDesigners seeking curated, ready-to-use palettes. Color Hunt is perfect for inspiration on the go. The curated gallery is a treasure trove for anyone looking to explore modern, trendy, or thematic palettes without needing to tweak them manually.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it offers:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EA curated gallery with palettes updated daily.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to use it:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EGo to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fcolorhunt.co\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EColor Hunt\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EBrowse categories (modern, vintage, etc.).\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EClick on any palette to see HEX codes.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse the colors directly in your projects.\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Fol\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ECanva Colors\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20250106130125\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EBest for:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBeginners and casual designers who use Canva. If you're a beginner in design or primarily use Canva for your projects, this tool provides a great introduction to color theory while integrating seamlessly into Canva's easy-to-use editor.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EWhat it offers:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EPalette generation, color theory, and meanings of colors.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EHow to use it:\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Col\u003E\u003Cli\u003EVisit \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.canva.com\u002Fcolors\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECanva Colors\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EUse the generator to upload an image and extract its palet","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002F10-Sites-to-Create-Color-Palettes-Like-a-Pro\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20250106130133"],"slug":"10-sites-to-create-color-palettes-like-a-pro","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Roundups"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1608067","title":"How to Create a Simple Path-Based Ribbon Text in Illustrator","summary":"When you want to give your text a special look, there are many ways to do it, from adding a 3D effect to creating a bold, eye-catching graphic style. But you can also achieve a unique and sophisticated effect with a simple path-based ribbon text which adds depth and flow to your text and can be used on various projects, from posters and invitations to logos, social media graphics, and more. Today, I will show you how quick and easy is to make a simple path-based text in Illustrator (while keeping both the text and the path fully editable), which is a gret way to make your text stand out.","body":"Step 1\r\nOpen Illustrator and make a new file at any size you want. I will make mine at 1800 x 1200 px.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nUsing the Pen Tool (P) or Pencil Tool (N) draw the path you want to use for your text.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nSelect the Type Tool (T), position the cursor over the path and click on it.\r\n\r\nStep 4\r\n","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen Illustrator and make a new file at any size you want. I will make mine at 1800 x 1200 px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20241225171645\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing the Pen Tool (P) or Pencil Tool (N) draw the path you want to use for your text.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20241225171646\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Type Tool (T), position the cursor over the path and click on it.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20241225171647\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EUsing any font, size and color you wish, type your text.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20241225171648\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Type &gt; Type on a Path &gt; Type on a Path Options.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20241225171649\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, on the Type on a Path Options window, apply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20241225171650\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESome Final Notes:\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow that you know how to create a simple path-based ribbon text in Illustrator, you can easily modify the path, adjust the text size, change the color, or experiment with different fonts&mdash;just as you would with any text in Illustrator like in the following examples.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20241225171651\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FHow-to-Create-a-Simple-Path-Based-Ribbon-Text-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20241225171654"],"slug":"how-to-create-a-simple-path-based-ribbon-text-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1603842","title":"Three Ways to Create a Handmade Look in Illustrator","summary":"Creating a handmade aesthetic from an existing design can add a sense of charm and individuality to your works, making them ideal for use in logos, emblems, product packaging, and illustrations. This style helps convey a more personal and crafted feel, which is perfect for projects that need to stand out. In Illustrator, you can easily replicate this effect in many different ways, but today I will show you three simple yet effective methods to achieve a hand-drawn look using the Brush Tool, Wrinkle Tool, and Blur Effects and these simple techniques will help you add organic textures, uneven edges, and a natural flow to your creations.","body":"Method 1\r\nStep 1\r\nOpen your design in Illustrator.\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nGo to Window - Brushes.\r\n\r\nStep 3\r\nWith your design selected, click on any of the available brushes. In this case I will be using \"Crayon 8\" from the Crayon Illustrator Brushes set that you can get at Medialoot, but you can use any other ","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen your design in Illustrator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20241123154331\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Window - Brushes.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20241123154332\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWith your design selected, click on any of the available brushes. In this case I will be using \"Crayon 8\" from the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fitem\u002Fcrayon-illustrator-brushes\u002F\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ECrayon Illustrator Brushes\u003C\u002Fa\u003E set that you can get at Medialoot, but you can use any other brush you like.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20241123154333\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Window &gt; Stroke and set any stroke Weight you wish for your design. In this case, a weight of 0,5 pt seems to work just fine.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20241123154335\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen your design in Illustrator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20241123154336\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Wrinkle Tool.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20241123154337\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDouble click on the Wrinkle Tool to open the Wrinkle Tool Options window, apply the following settings and click OK. \u003Cem\u003ENote: You may adjust all of these settings to your liking according to the effect you want to achieve.\u003C\u002Fem\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20241123154339\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ENow, simply click and drag the cursor over your design.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20241123154340\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EMethod 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen your design in Illustrator.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20241123154341\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Effect &gt; Blur &gt; Gaussian Blur. Set the Radius to about 7 pixels and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20241123154342\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGo to Object &gt; Rasterize. Apply the following settings and click OK.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F11.jpg?mtime=20241123154343\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch3\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh3\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, go to Window &gt; Image Trace. Apply the following settings and click the \"Expand\" button.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002F12.jpg?mtime=20241123154344\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FThree-Ways-to-Create-a-Handmade-Look-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20241123154346"],"slug":"three-ways-to-create-a-handmade-look-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"},{"id":"1600010","title":"Easily Create Text Blocks in Illustrator","summary":"When you need to make text blocks in Illustrator, there are many ways to do it, from selecting each line of text individually and setting the proper font size, to using paragraph text and adjusting sizes and spacing. However, if you want to create a text block in less than a minute—which is especially useful for quote posters—you can use an automated method to do it quickly and effortlessly. Today, I’ll show you how to make a text block in Illustrator in a matter of seconds by using a single script, saving you time and enhancing your creative workflow. This method is perfect for experimenting with different typefaces and achieving unique results.","body":"Step 1\r\nDownload the \"TextBlock\" free Illustrator script from Github: Download\r\n\r\nStep 2\r\nBefore opening Illustrator, Install the script.\r\nIf you are a Mac user, copy the script file to Applications\u002FAdobe Illustrator [version]\u002FPresets\u002Fen_US [or your language]\u002FScriptsIf you are a Windows user, copy t","fullBody":"\u003Ch2\u003EStep 1\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EDownload the \"TextBlock\" free Illustrator script from Github: \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgist.github.com\u002Fcreold\u002F4a6f3c4ad0174d9ad5f6463ba5c47696\" target=\"_blank\"\u003EDownload\u003C\u002Fa\u003E\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F01.jpg?mtime=20241025171526\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 2\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBefore opening Illustrator, Install the script.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you are a Mac user, copy the script file to Applications\u002FAdobe Illustrator [version]\u002FPresets\u002Fen_US [or your language]\u002FScripts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003Cli\u003EIf you are a Windows user, copy the script file to Program Files\u002FAdobe\u002FAdobe Illustrator [version]\u002FPresets\u002Fen_US [or your language]\u002FScripts\u003C\u002Fli\u003E\u003C\u002Ful\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F02.jpg?mtime=20241025171528\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 3\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EOpen Illustrator and make a new file at any size you want. In this case I will make mine at 900 x 1100 px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F03.jpg?mtime=20241025171530\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 4\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect the Type Tool (T) and type the text that will be on the first line of the text block. For this one, I will be using CocoSharp Heavy at 100pt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F04.jpg?mtime=20241025171531\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 5\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EType the second line. Now I will change the font to TexasTango at 140pt.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F05.jpg?mtime=20241025171533\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 6\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EKeep adding as many lines as you want for your text block, using any font, at any size and with any color.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F06.jpg?mtime=20241025171535\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 7\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ESelect all the text objects and go to File &gt; Scripts &gt; textBlock.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F07.jpg?mtime=20241025171537\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 8\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the first dialog box, set the width you want for your text block and click the \"OK\" button. You can use any measurement you want (points, picas, inches, milimeters, centimeters or pixels). In this case I will change the default \"300 pt\" and set mine to 600 px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F08.jpg?mtime=20241025171538\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003EStep 9\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003ELastly, set the space you want between your text block lines and click the \"OK\" button. Again, you can use any measure unit you wish, here I will set mine to 20 px.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F09.jpg?mtime=20241025171540\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E\r\n\u003Ch2\u003ESome Final Notes:\u003C\u002Fh2\u003E\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIf you want to change the colors after the text block is created, you can do so as you normally would in Illustrator. Simply select the text (or an individual letter) and adjust its color in the Swatches window, where you can also experiment with custom color options to achieve your desired look.\u003C\u002Fp\u003E\r\n\u003Cfigure\u003E\u003Cimg src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002F10.jpg?mtime=20241025171541\"\u003E\u003C\u002Ffigure\u003E","author":{"name":"Diego Sanchez","photo":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fcpresources\u002Fuserphotos\u002Fdiego@medialoot.com\u002F100\u002Fthumbnail.jpg?d=1479325342","email":"diego@medialoot.com"},"images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fblog-images\u002FEasily-Create-Text-Blocks-in-Illustrator\u002Fpost-header.jpg?mtime=20241025171544"],"slug":"easily-create-text-blocks-in-illustrator","categories":{"lvl0":"Blog","lvl1":["Blog \u003E Blog","Blog \u003E Tutorials"]},"free":true,"freeOrPremium":"free","price":"0.00","section":"blog"}],"nbHits":392,"nbPages":31,"category":{"title":"Blog","slug":"blog","description":"\u003Cp\u003E### useful and informative tutorials and dozens of resource collections sure to be of value. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","level":"1","children":[{"title":"Tutorials","slug":"tutorials","level":"2"},{"title":"News","slug":"news","level":"2"},{"title":"Quick Tips","slug":"tips","level":"2"},{"title":"Inspiration","slug":"inspiration","level":"2"},{"title":"Articles","slug":"articles","level":"2"}]},"pageNumber":0,"refinement":"Blog","isFreePage":false,"filters":{"selectedFiles":null,"selectedProps":null,"selectedSection":null,"isFreePage":false,"facets":{"tags":[],"fileTypes":[],"imageTypes":[],"sections":["blog"]},"category":{"title":"Blog","slug":"blog","description":"\u003Cp\u003E### useful and informative tutorials and dozens of resource collections sure to be of value. &nbsp;&nbsp;\u003C\u002Fp\u003E","level":"1","children":[{"title":"Tutorials","slug":"tutorials","level":"2"},{"title":"News","slug":"news","level":"2"},{"title":"Quick Tips","slug":"tips","level":"2"},{"title":"Inspiration","slug":"inspiration","level":"2"},{"title":"Articles","slug":"articles","level":"2"}]},"refinement":"Blog","isFaceted":[]},"relatedSearch":{"hits":[{"title":"Rough Grain Dust and Scratches Textures","slug":"rough-grain-dust-and-scratches-textures","uri":"item\u002Frough-grain-dust-and-scratches-textures","url":"https:\u002F\u002Fmedialoot.com\u002Fitem\u002Frough-grain-dust-and-scratches-textures","subtitle":"","section":"resources","price":"5.00","downloads":"0","enabled":"true","isFeatured":0,"status":"live","images":["https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fresources\u002FRough-Grain-Dust-and-Scratches-Textures-Preview-1.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fresources\u002FRough-Grain-Dust-and-Scratches-Textures-Preview-2.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fresources\u002FRough-Grain-Dust-and-Scratches-Textures-Preview-3.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fresources\u002FRough-Grain-Dust-and-Scratches-Textures-Preview-4.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fresources\u002FRough-Grain-Dust-and-Scratches-Textures-Preview-5.jpg","https:\u002F\u002Fs3.medialoot.com\u002Fresources\u002FRough-Grain-Dust-and-Scratches-Textures-Preview-6.jpg"],"dateCreated":1760767199,"publishDate":0,"dateUpdated":1760767254,"date":1760932800,"sites":["wegraphics"],"free":"false","freeOrPremium":"premium","body":"\u003Cp\u003EIn this pack, you will find 20 Rough Grain Dust and Scratches Textures designed to bring a gritty, worn, and cinematic character to your images. 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