How to create a gradient along a path?

#1

I know how to create a Radial Gradient, and a Square Gradient, but how about one that follows a path?

Thanks in advance,

JDL

#2

If you have Illustrator then you could use Blends and then Replace Spine. If it’s just a two colour gradient then a PS brush might do the job.

#3

You could create a path in Photoshop, then create or pick a brush that has the right falloff that you’re after. Then, in the menu in the Paths palette, with the path selected, choose Stroke Path. When prompted, choose Brush, and it will run the Brush Tool along the path using the last brush chosen.

#4

Thank you guys for your suggestions :slight_smile:
I ended up using pretty much MM suggestion. With these brush settings: highest Master Diameter and the lowest Hardness.

I made a path first, then stroked it with a brush I had pre-defined as above mentioned. Then moved the path a tad higher and used it to create the curve you see above, by turning that path into a selection, then inverted it and erased everything around it.
Still not quite what I had in mind, but it’s close enough.

JDL

#5

Joe, where exactly did you go in PS to open that window you posted?

Oh! Nevermind Joe! :rolleyes: Got it.

JDL

#6

Ah, I thought you wanted a gradient that ran the length of the path. The way you have done it is a little easier but I’m glad you got a result.

#7

You could also use a style - select stroke, set the thickness and then for the type select gradient and “shape burst”

Voila - gradient along a path or in a shape etc.

I’ve included an image for clarity…

#8

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