Sample Colors For Freeform Gradient

[Skierx333]

In Illustrator Desktop, once a gradient mesh has been created, one can sample colors (using the Eyedropper) for each node from an image in placed in registration.  I have a design which needs a similar technique for a freeform gradient.  An example is shown below.

I’ve tried a number of things and have “done considerable research” but have been unable to come up with anything functional.

Today, I’m looking for ideas to try to sample points on a photograph and use those colors in a freeform gradient.

[Monika Gause]

So you want to use the eyedropper tool and not nthat little eyedropper in the gradient stop popup, which appears when you douple click the gradient stop?

[Skierx333]

Imagine a scenario where I have the base photograph, like the image above, placed on the lowest layer.  Then I create a new layer above that one and create a rectangle shape on it.  In this shape I form a freeform gradient.  Four control points appear.  If I hit “I” on the keyboard, the control points disappear.

At what point should I be using the Eyedropper Tool to sample the image?

[Monika Gause]

Four control points appear.  If I hit “I” on the keyboard, the control points disappear.

By @Skierx333

That's what I wanted to know, so that is how you would like it to work.

You will need to make a feature request: Please post to http://illustrator.uservoice.com and describe how you would like it to work.

[ceyhun_akgun]

When you get the "Eyedropper" tool, hold down the shift key on the keyboard. Then click the photo. You can learn the color value of the point you clicked.

[Skierx333]

Imagine a scenario where I have the base photograph, like the image below, placed on the lowest layer.  Then I create a new layer above that one and create a rectangle shape on it.  In this shape I form a freeform gradient.  Four control points appear.  If I highlight one of the control points, engaging the shift key does nothing.  The cursor indicates it is intending for me to create another control point.

At what point should I be using the shift key to sample the image?