In this tutorial, we'll explain how to create a cut avocado with simple shapes, blends, and textures. We’ll design both the outer skin, yummy light green avocado filling, and the inner core. Let’s get started!

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Tutorial Details

• Program: Adobe Illustrator CS4
• Difficulty: Intermediate
• Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour

 

Step 1

Open up a new document and select the Ellipse Tool (L), then use it to create an ellipse.

Step 2

Select the Pen Tool (P) and add a path point on each side. Grab the Direct Selection Tool (A), then use it to move the added points inward to make it look more like an avocado shape. Make a copy and put it aside.

Step 3

Select the shape and add a 4pt Stroke. Then go to Object > Path > Outline Path.

Step 4

Select the outlines shape and go to Effect > Stylize > Zig Zag and apply the settings you see below.

Step 5

Create a rectangle filled with green and place it behind the shape.

Step 6

Select both and in the Path Finder Palette, chose Divide. Then select the outer part with the Direct Selection Tool (A) and delete it.

Step 7

This is our simple avocado shape for now. You could save the last two steps if you fill the shape right in the beginning with a color before outlining the stroke.

Step 8

Take the copied shape from Step 2 and scale it down. Place it towards the bottom and fill it with a lighter green.

Step 9

Select the outline and fill it with a brown.

Step 10

Make another copy of the shape with the lighter green, scale it down and fill it with an even lighter green.

Step 11

Select the green shapes and apply a blend with the specified steps shown below.

Step 12

Create another oval like shape or take another copy of the shapes we created and fill it with a beige radial gradient.

Step 13

Make a copy of the pit shape on top and alter the outline with the Direct Selection Tool (A). Move the gradient slider around if you think it gives it a better contrast.

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