How to get this background text effect

[libmansworld]

Hi folks,

I have a basic understanding of Illustrator. I saw a text effect that I really like but for the life of me I can't figure out how it is done. It used a gradient on two words, Wildlife Nuisance,  which is easy but then a background is placed behind the words and for the life of me I can't figure out how that white-green gradient background

was done. Maybe this wasn't done in Illustrator. Any thoughts?

Thanks for your time and patience,

Greg

[Monika Gause]

Add one more fill and an additional stroke in the appearance panel.

Apply Effect > Path > Offset path to the fill

Apply Offset path effect and Effect > Pathfinder > Add to the stroke

[Doug A Roberts]

you mean the stroke? that can also be a gradient:

[libmansworld]

Where did you get free distort Doug?

Thanks,
Greg

[Doug A Roberts]

effects > Distort & Transform > Free Distort

[libmansworld]

Found the distort. But I don't seem to be able to control the gradient handle.

[libmansworld]

The handle on the stroke.

[Doug A Roberts]

the gradient annotator didn't seem to work on the stroke so i used the panel to control the angle.

[libmansworld]

The Panel?

[libmansworld]

Got it. Thanks so much!

[libmansworld]

Can't seem to change the positioning of the handle. I guess it is attached to the fill.