Quick Tip: Create a Long Shadow Using a Blend in Illustrator
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Cheryl Graham
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8 min read
Long shadows are all the rage. There are many ways to create them, but using a Blend has its advantages. The blend remains live, so if you want, you can change the color, the position or the opacity without having to start over again. The first video shows you how to create the shadow effect, and in the second one, you'll learn how to record the steps as an action you can use on any object to create a blended shadow.
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Sign upCheryl Graham trained as a traditional artist in drawing and painting. These days she spends more time in front of a computer than an easel. She's been using Adobe Illustrator for over 25 years. Her Illustrator work has been featured in the "The Adobe Illustrator WOW! Book" and "Real World Illustrator."
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