Clipping Mask
Clipping Mask Letter With Line
background-color : #f2d7bb
pick line segment tool
drow line with stroke weight 0.1cm
do duplicate vertical
fill stroke linear gradient from color #e47d3e to #a84694
duplicate line
select all lines from object menu > Envelope Distort > Make with Mesh press OK
pick direct selection tool and select node and move it
pick Right-to-left type tool to write A Letter
select lines object and A letter
right-click on mouse and select Make Clipping Masks