Mesh Tool on Object with Gradient

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January 19, 2018
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I want to apply a mesh to the highlighted part of the butterfly, and when I click on it, the mesh turns black:

Selecting Object> Create Gradient Mesh gives me the same result.

Can a mesh not work on a gradient? Thank you so much!

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Correct answer tonyharmer

Hey Becky. The operation that you did in the first place created the expected result. You should then use the direct selection tool to select individual mesh points and add the colours that you want. You can also use the Lasso tool to select multiple points and the Mesh tool to add additional mesh points.

tonyharmer

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Hey Becky. The operation that you did in the first place created the expected result. You should then use the direct selection tool to select individual mesh points and add the colours that you want. You can also use the Lasso tool to select multiple points and the Mesh tool to add additional mesh points.

tonyharmer

Community Expert

If it's of any help: (A) shows originsl object, with simple radial gradient; (B) shows result of clicking on object with Mesh Tool; (C) shows result of selecting centre point with Direct Selection Tool and selecting colour swatch; (D) shows result of adding additional mesh points and repeating (C) on various points.