SUNBURST


Here's an easy way to draw sphere using the SUNBURST Gradient.

REQUIREMENTS: PSP6 or 7.

1. Open NEW IMAGE, Background=Transparent, Width=100, Height=100, and Resolution=72. For the purpose of this tutorial, I used a gray background just to show the image more clearly.

2. Click on PRESET SHAPE Tool. From the OPTION pannel (click "O" key), select ELLIPSE, check ANTIALIAS and Create as VECTOR.
3. On the COLOR pallet, set FILL color to gradient, STROKE color to null.

4. Select SUNBURST from the GRADIENT pannel. Click EDIT and follow the example setting on the right.
5. Click on PRESET SHAPE Tool again and start drawing.
6. To change the position of "light source" and the bright center of sphere, move the CENTER of the GRADIENT.
7. Here's a couple more of examples with added Drop Shadow effect.    

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