For web designers and graphic designers, gradients provide almost unlimited options for creating the perfect look. This list is a collection of excellent tutorials and resources for effectively using gradients. Some of the tutorials and resources are specific to Photoshop and Illustrator, and others are general. Regardless of whether you use gradients every day or if you’ve never used a gradient, there should be something here for you.
Photoshop Tutorials:
Using Photoshop Gradient Tool from FreeTimeFoto.
Photoshop 101 - The Gradient Tool from Shape Shed.
A Gradient Tutorial from 9rules.
Creating Web 2.0 Effects with Photoshop - Part 1 from SitePoint.
Smooth Gradient Header Photoshop Tutorial from Tutorial Blog.
How to Create a Transparent Gradient in Photoshop from MediaCollege.com.
Creating Stylish Gradient Buttons from Wipeout44.
Jazzed Up Text With Gradient Effects from Wipeout44.
Become a Gradient Junkie from Wipeout44.
Gradient Mapping Effect in Photoshop from Wipeout44.
Web 2.0 Badge Photoshop Tutorial from Ajax Lessons.
Create a Shiny Badge Photoshop Tutorial from Tutorial Blog.
Tutorial: Rays of Light from Bartelme Design.
Sleek and Spicy Website Header Tutorial “Web 2.0 Style” from Photoshopit.
Gradient Text with Photoshop from Depiction.net.
Underwater Scene with Gradients from Heathrowe.com.
Warm Gradient Sunsets with Gradient Maps from Photoshop Essentials.
Using Gradients to Make Light and Shadow - and a Coffee Cup! from PSDTUTS.
Illustrator Tutorials:
Create Realistic Illustrations Using Illustrator’s Gradient Mesh from Veerle’s Blog.
Colorful Gradient Effects in Illustrator from Veerle’s Blog.
Transparent Gradients in Illustrator from CreativeTechs.
Adobe Illustrator - Gradient Mesh Tool, Gradients and Blends from Kevin Hulsey.
Transparent Gradient in Illustrator from Creative Bits.
Create Abstract Backgorunds in Illustrator from Vectips.
Illustrator 101: One Gradient Across Multiple Paths from BittBox.
Gradient Mesh - The Adobe Illustrator Video Podcast.
Gradient Meshes Introduction from Biorust.
How to Create Gradient Text in Illustrator from Wow Web Design.
GIMP Tutorials:
GIMP Gradient Tutorial from TankedUp Imaging.
GIMP Gradient Tutorial at YouTube.
General Tutorials:
Gradient Text Effect from Web Designer Wall.
Super-Easy Blendy Backgrounds from A List Apart.
Pure CSS Text Gradients from CSS Tricks.
Span-Free Gradient Text Effect from Sam Rayner.
Cross-Browser Gradient Backgrounds Without Images from Slayer Office.
Web 2.0 Design Kit from Photoshop Lab.
Gradients - The Web 2.0 How-to Design Guide from Web Design from Scratch.
Gradient Tiles with Shadow from Projectseven.
CSS Gradient Background from DMXzone.
Background Gradients and CSS from TankedUp Imaging.
CSS Web 2.0 Glossy Text from Just Talk About Web.
Creating Gradient Fills with ActionScript from Lukamaras.com.
The Push vs. Pull Gradient from Blogoscoped.
Gradient Generators:
Gradient Image Maker from Dynamic Drive.
The Amazing Gradient Generator.
RoundedCornr - Create a rounded corner with a gradient.
Form Style Generator - Includes a gradient generator.
Gradient Resources:
CSS Text Gradient from CSS Globe.
CSS Gradient Shadow from Dynamic Drive.
Tabs Generator - Create Gradient Tabs.
Ultimate Web 2.0 Gradients - Free Downloads from Deziner Folio.
Ultimate Web 2.0 Gradients - Volume 2 from Deziner Folio.
Ultimate Web 2.0 Gradients - Volume 3 from Deziner Folio.
130 Web 2.0 Gradient Swatches for Illustrator from Deziner Folio.
Ultimate Web 2.0 Layer Styles - Free Download from Deziner Folio.
Some Gradients to Save Some Time from GoSquared.
Free Photoshop Gradients Download from Euphorish.
Gradient Progress Bar from Slayer Office.
Lose the Images: How to Get Rounded Corners, Gradients, Drop Shadows and More Using CSS from DesignVitality.
The Gradient Green Navigation Bar from Listamatic.
130 Ultimate Web 2.0 Gradients for Gimp from Gimp-Tutorials.net.
GIMP Gradients from Gimp.org.
Inspiration:
Yukio Miyamoto - Master of Adobe Illustrator Gradient Mesh Tool.
Color Inspiration: Blends, Gradients, Steps, Oh My! from COLOURlovers.
June 16th, 2008
I’d totally bookmark this list if it had 72 resources.
June 16th, 2008
Lamer,
I can find one more if it makes that much of a difference.
June 16th, 2008
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June 16th, 2008
Very nice post, Thanks for the amazing resources.
June 16th, 2008
Thanks Tyler. I appreciate the Stumble too.
June 17th, 2008
Thanks for doing all the hard work for us.
I was playing around with gradients yesterday and this will help the learning curve. Appreciated.
June 17th, 2008
Mothership,
I’m glad it can help.
June 17th, 2008
Definitely. At the stage I’m at, any help is appreciated. Our designers are helpful, but once they’ve finished chuckling at my efforts
Karl
June 17th, 2008
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June 17th, 2008
Great article. Thank you for sharing
June 17th, 2008
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June 17th, 2008
Can I ad something else, this sites html is rendered in flash in realtime and the gradients are defined in CSS.
http://motionandcolor.com/wrapper
June 17th, 2008
Thanks for including our GIMP tutorial. Having been a fan of your site for a while now, it’s gratifying to see you feel it’s worth including on the list.
I wish this list had been around when I first started messing about with gradients
June 17th, 2008
Gradient resources for every web designer
June 17th, 2008
Martin,
You’re welcome. Thanks for reading!
June 17th, 2008
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June 18th, 2008
muchas gracias!
June 18th, 2008
A great list, glad that the GIMP wasn’t left out. I expect this will be updated with more information over time?
June 18th, 2008
Guy,
The post may or may not be updated. It depends on the amount of available time. If you have any suggestions feel free to leave another comment with a link.
June 19th, 2008
Thanks for the great list!
June 19th, 2008
Thanks for the resources!
June 19th, 2008
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June 20th, 2008
if there’s one thing that is taboo in a lot of design studios, it’s gradients.
June 20th, 2008
Great list, Steven. I had no idea there were so many resources for gradients. Sir jorge, I imagine there are some other “taboos” that deserve more of your attention elsewhere.
June 20th, 2008
This is an awesome list. But I’ve one suggestion. I think it would have been much better if you’ve put how it looked, some sort of a screen shot. Just a suggestion though.
Cheers.
June 20th, 2008
Ton of thanks to Vandelay for this great list! Keep it up.
June 20th, 2008
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June 20th, 2008
Sir jorge,
Gradients can look pretty amateur if their not done well. There are some outstanding designers that do amazing things with gradients though. Check the tutorials at PSDTUTS for example.
Matt,
Thanks. I’m glad you liked the list.
Paradise,
Thanks for the suggestion. In the case of this post some of the resources didn’t lend themselves very well to images, but I think you’re right - it could have been improved with some well-chosen images. I’ll keep that in mind for the future.
June 21st, 2008
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June 24th, 2008
This list is OK, but would it have killed you to add 72 resources? 71 is a bit thin.
June 25th, 2008
Wow that’s an extensive list. Will be useful for all sorts of graphic design. Gradients work very well as eye candy!
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January 7th, 2009
Very useful! thank you.
February 15th, 2009
I got a real kick out of this. I generally find myself using the linear gradient fade the most and not the other options. The circular gradient could come in handy too. I like outer glow to create feathered fades. Feathering is fun too.