Adding a Layer Mask
A Layer Mask is a feature that allows us to hide parts of a layer without erasing them for good. This allows us to fine-tune a drawing or a part of a drawing without losing what we've already done. Layer masks can be adjusted over and over, so we can hide part of a drawing and then bring it back later if we decide that we want it visible again.
Think of a Layer Mask like a Halloween mask. If we put a mask on, our face is still there but it can't be seen.
I find this feature to be very handy if I want to see different versions of a drawing, say, a character with a different hairstyle. The applications are pretty limitless, and it's much less nerve-wracking than completely erasing something that you may want to bring back in the future!
Getting ready
You will need a file open, with at least one layer with content (a sketch, an ink drawing, a photo, and so on) inside of it.
How to do it…
Follow these steps to add a Layer Mask:
Select the layer to add the mask to by clicking on...
