How to spread free form gradient to other shapes in a compound path?

Question

I created a rectangle and an oval side by side and make them into a compound path.

If I fill the rectangle with a linear or radial gradient, the oval takes on the gradient as well.

However if I fill the rectangle with a free form gradient with just 2 points, the oval turns black. I was hoping it would take on the gradient as well like the linear or radial gradient.

Is there a way to make it work?

Kurt Gold · Answer

It's possible, but the ellipse and the rectangle initially may have to be closer to each other or even abut.

Keep in mind that it will be a rather wobbly matter that may unexpectedly topple as soon as you transform the compound path.

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