Making Layer Masks and Screentones

Layer masks are an extremely useful feature in digital art that have many applications. Screentones are used less and less in modern printing, but are still quite popular in black and white manga printing. In this chapter, we will learn about the following topics.

• What is a layer mask?
• Using a layer mask
• Using selections to create layer masks
• Adding screentones to a large area
• Using Quick Tones

Let's dive right in!