How to create a planet with a grid? For Logo purpose on Adobe Illustrator. 
asked Nov 30 '16 at 10:59
- 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.
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1@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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1And 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
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@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
