How can you quickly create a radial gradient in your artwork?

Accessing the Gradient panel is the most effective method for creating a radial gradient in your artwork. The Gradient panel allows you to select and manipulate gradient options easily, including type, colors, and the direction of the gradient. To create a radial gradient specifically, you can choose the radial option within the panel, and then customize which colors to use, as well as the positions of those colors within the gradient.

This approach streamlines the process of applying gradients, enabling you to focus on refining your design rather than manually configuring settings through other tools. The Gradient panel offers a specialized interface that is intuitively designed for gradient management, making it the quickest and most efficient way to create complex gradient effects in Illustrator.