Grid pattern fill squares different colors to create artwork

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April 4, 2022
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hello,

i would like to autogenerate a grid (rectangular grid tool maybe?) with about 20x20 squares and then use the grid as a template to create artwork, kind of like a checkerboard. i would like to be able to fill each square with different colors and then delete the grid to be left with just the squares of color. is this possible?

thank you for your support!

m

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

The Paint Bucket can also color strokes. Just double click the Paint Bucket in the Tools panel for options.

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

Good to hear you found the suggestions helpful.

tromboniator

Community Expert

If you want to do this procedure multiple times you can make either Ton or Mike's procedure into an action (Window menu > Actions opens the panel) that can produce the desired grid quickly. With the grid selected, click inside it with the Live Paint Bucket Tool to color a square and establish a Live Paint Group. You may want to have the Swatches panel open to quickly select colors as you proceed. When you are finished coloring, go to Object menu > Live Paint > Expand, then ungroup. Select the remaining uncolored grid and delete.

Peter