Problem: Create a photo realistic illustration using the mesh tool in Adobe Illustrator

Solution: I utilized a photograph of the Orion-MVMT Women Watch to create a vector illustration using Adobe Photoshop. The gradient mesh tool allowed me to create a gradient that blended the colors and shadows of the photograph to create a photo realistic illustration. Furthermore, I added layers of different textures to create a more realistic feeling to my artwork. My objective is to deceive the viewers' eyes into question whether they are looking at an illustration or a photograph.

Results: My gradient mesh project resulted into a photo realistic vector artwork that is very similar to the original photograph. 

Orion. MVMT, Retrieved April  26, 2018, from www.mvmtwatches.com/collections/all-womens-watches/products/orion.