How to create a Planet with a Grid

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How to create a planet with a grid? For Logo purpose on Adobe Illustrator.

Vincent · Accepted Answer · 2016-11-30 11:32:36Z

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Draw a circle;
Select the leftmost anchor with the white arrow tool and remove it by pressing Delete or Backspace.
Select the leftover arc and copy it, but don't paste;
Choose Effect > 3D > Revolve... and choose 'wireframe' for the surface;
Adjust the perspective by dragging on the cube diagram;
Click OK once you're content;
Paste your arc from step 3. in front by using Ctrl / Cmd+F;
Give the arc a blue stroke colour;
Choose Effect > 3D > Revolve... and choose 'plastic shading' for the surface;
Play with the lighting options (More Options) to achieve the desired lighting;
Expand (Object > Expand Appearance) the wireframe to be able to edit it and change its strokes to white;
Bring the wireframe in front of the plastic shading and reduce its opacity.

answered Nov 30 '16 at 11:32

Vincent

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Is there any other technique – Maa Illustrations Nov 30 '16 at 11:36
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@MaaIllustrations do you have a specific question? Then edit your question to add that – Luciano Nov 30 '16 at 11:51
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And why don't you like the technique? You could do that on a real 3D program but the process is simmilar, and you asked for an Ilustrator solution. – Rafael Nov 30 '16 at 15:15
Adding ideas is a great thing – Maa Illustrations Dec 14 '16 at 8:48
@MaaIllustrations What do you want to say with that comment? I don't understand. What is lacking from my answer? Imho, it accurately reproduces your example image. – Vincent Dec 14 '16 at 9:38

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