Create a Watercolor Background Using Adobe Illustrator

In this Illustrator tutorial, you'll learn how to create a watercolor background using a gradient mesh, blend modes, and brushes. ► Or download a set of readymade watercolor backgrounds: https://elements.envato.com/watercolor-backgrounds-kit-XASF76?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_s3AU-mYvE2U&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description What You'll Learn: 00:00 Intro 00:45 Set up a new document 01:25 Create a gradient mesh 03:32 Distort a gradient mesh 04:47 Start to create the watercolor background 05:28 Create the background of your watercolor background 06:19 Create the middle ground of your watercolor background 06:54 Create the foreground of your watercolor background 07:12 Create and use a scatter brush 08:32 Outro ► Download Unlimited Stock Photos, Fonts & Templates with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_s3AU-mYvE2U&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Assets Used in This Video: • Music: https://elements.envato.com/positive-mellow-RSH9KA8?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_s3AU-mYvE2U&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Read more on How to Create a Watercolor Background Using Adobe Illustrator on Envato Tuts+: https://design.tutsplus.com/tutorials/quick-tip-how-to-create-a-watercolor-background-using-adobe-illustrator--vector-5124?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_s3AU-mYvE2U&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Envato Tuts+ Discover free how-to tutorials and online courses. Design a logo, create a website, build an app, or learn a new skill: https://tutsplus.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_s3AU-mYvE2U&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description Envato Elements All the creative assets you need under one subscription. Customize your project by adding unique photos, fonts, graphics, and themes. ► Download Unlimited Stock Photos, Fonts & Templates with Envato Elements: https://elements.envato.com/?utm_campaign=yt_tutsplus_s3AU-mYvE2U&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=youtube.com&utm_content=description ► Subscribe to Envato Tuts+ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tutsplus ► Follow Envato Tuts+ on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tutsplus - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - adobe illustrator watercolor background