Gradient Mesh Project

The purpose of my work was to demonstrate and understanding of the gradient mesh tool and well as an understanding of color. I chose a photo that I had taken, so that I could create a pumpkin. I wanted something that was fall themed and had a general amount of colors that would allow me to utilize gradient mesh to the best of my abilities. I used gradient mesh to build in shadows around the pumpkin to create depth and shape. I used the pen tool to outline the shape of the pumpkin and then filled it with color. After, I used the gradient mesh tool to build in the shadows.