Procreate for Beginners: Digital Illustration 101
Course 4: Working with Layers: Masking
By Brad Woodard , Graphic Design and Illustrator
About the video: Masking
Overview
“In this unit, you are going to learn about masking. Masking allows modify and experiment in your artwork without the worry of running over into other content you want to keep protected. ”
In this video lesson Brad Woodard addresses the topic: Masking, which is part of the Domestika online course: Course 4: Working with Layers. Find out how to group, merge, and delete layers to add depth and interest to your artwork.
Partial transcription of the video
“COURSE 4 - LESSON 4 Masking Now we're gonna learn about masking. Masks are a good way to modify an experiment with your artwork without having it get into other layers. Let's do some masking together. If you aren't familiar with masks, the process can seem confusing, but it's actually very simple and I'll prove it right now. In Procreate, there's three ways to mask off areas of your illustration. Masking is the physical covering or revealing parts of your illustration, but it's easier to show you than talk about it. Let's start with the very first one, which is Alpha Lock. Of all the ways t...”
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Course summary for: Course 4: Working with Layers

Brad Woodard
By Brad Woodard
Brad Woodard is an illustrator, graphic designer, and co-founder of the creative agency Brave the Woods. After graduating with a BFA in graphic design, he worked in multiple studios, a creative startup, and an advertising agency before starting one of his own, which specializes in branding and commercial illustration.
Inspired by his childhood adventures, Brad’s style is bold and graphic. He enjoys designing for kids and for those who are kids at heart. His work can be found in bookstores, toy stores, and department stores and, together with his creative co-founder, he has worked for clients including USPS, Ford, Penguin Random House, eBay, and Microsoft.
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