I used the pen tool, gradient tool, blend tool, shape tool, and mesh tool to create this penguin. I used the mesh tool on the penguin's stomach/body area. I used the gradient on the penguin's nose and a small gradient on the white of his face. Last but not least, I used the blend tool on the penguin's eyes. I like how the looks overall. It has nice flow to it, the only thing I wish could be better would be the head color mixing a bit more into his body. I would give myself an A+ on this project, considering I made a ladybug as well before this, I have all the requirements that fit this project, created my own background, and was absent a few days.