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Procreate Deep Dive: Masks

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Masks are a highly useful feature of digital illustration, and after watching this video, you’ll have the answers to questions like "What is the difference between Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks? When is the best time to use each of these?"

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Masks: Overview

Masks are a highly useful feature of digital illustration, and after watching this video, you’ll have the answers to questions like "What is the difference between Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks? When is the best time to use each of these?"
Introduction
What are Masks in Digital Art?
Non-Destructive Workflow
Alpha Lock
Clipping Masks
Layer Masks
Three Mask Types Compared

Masks in Action: Draw a Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Let's draw a fiddle leaf fig tree together and use all 3 types of masks.
Basic Sketch
Clipping Mask to Add Pot Texture
Alpha Lock to Add Texture to Trunk
Leaf Shadows with a Layer Mask
Add Leaf Details using Alpha Lock
Correcting Mistakes Non-Destructively with Layer Masks
Add Pot Shadows with a Layer Mask

Wrapping Up

In this section, you can share your final fiddle leaf fig illustration.
Conclusion
Share your Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree!