Procreate Mask Tools and How to Use Them

I teach you how to use the different mask tools of Alpha Mask, Clipping Mask and Layer Mask in this tutorial in procreate. I explain the procreate tools and make it easy for beginners to the art app on ipad.
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[@AbhishekShivkumar-ti6ru]

These videos should be embedded into the official Procreate tutorials! Very nicely explained.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@purrfectdesignstm]

Best explanation I've seen. Ive always used the first 2 but never used the mask so thank you.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@dreamscape3901]

I understood the difference between clipping mask and alpha lock (being that alpha lock is on one layer and if you erase, you will erase the whole layer). Mask always confused me, until this video. Thank you!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it helped

[@SkyfallStar]

I was so confused about what the tools are, but now it all makes so much sense! Thank you!

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

I am new to learning Procreate. This is one of the best explanations of Layer Mask I have seen. Your examples really cleared up how you would look at using it. Layer Mask is perhaps one of the toughest masking attributed to get your head wrapped around. Perhaps you can do short series on each of the blending modes and show some examples of how you would use it. I know that would be huge for those of us learning Procreate.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you, yes I intend to do something on blending modes!

[@Techrival]

This is perfectly explained.. I really appreciate it! I can't wait to see more short form tutorials from you, James! 🤝

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you yes I’m sure I will

[@deanwilliams2986]

I don't do comments, but I have to say this is the absolute best tutorial I've seen for explaining layer masks. Finally i get it. Thank you!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@danielsullivan6236]

At last, a well-explained video on masks! This has completely (and swiftly) demystified the subject of clipping masks and layer masks. Thank you!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jammydaz1]

Thank you so much for that straight to the point and not over complicated tutorial. These are the things we need to know when starting out or struggling with the settings. With these short videos and your amazing landscape lessons I've learnt so much. You're an amazing teacher and I will definitely be increasing my Patreon subscription.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you so much! I’m really pleased that my videos are a help 😊

[@mailtobalajic]

The best video that explains the masking technique so beautifully, amazing job James

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 😊

[@johnshklov127]

Love the fact you use simple objects to demo the procedures. So many KZbin tutorials presenters are more interested in showing their artwork rather than the procedures. Kudos. However, as a 80 year old "geezer" the lessons could be a little slower. As a retired school teacher generally, you are really good. Mahalo!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@Praveen-or5ce]

Beautifully explained. Thanks! I always had trouble understanding masking.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help!

[@Allenonymous]

This video rules. Such an amazing and simple tutorial. Thanks a million for this.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

You're very welcome!

[@Dulcilady]

Very good tutorial. Your hands on explanation was quite clear. Thank you for sharing

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@ZetaReticulian]

I have been waiting for good, up to date, and most importantly thorough procreate making tutorial! THANKS! 🙏🏾

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help 😊

[@joshuatr.2494]

@@JamesJulier-Artist Heyy i have one question i believe is linked to the mask thema. Do you know how i can block all layers (like on your example with the egg) above the basic layer (the egg shape), so that i can only draw around the egg like ofr the background? I hope you understand me. Greetings

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

Slower paced tutorial for this Sunday! Helpful to the people who don’t understand masks. So for them, thanks! I’m good with masks (long time photoshop user lol)

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Ah the advantage of starting with photoshop!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Also gives people time to catch up on the painting tutorials lol

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

@@JamesJulier-Artist I’m one of them who need to catch up! It’s been a while since I’ve completed one of yours - got them all bookmarked.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

It’s a balance, I notice that my views go down if I release painting tutorials too often, so I think I need to throw in some app tutorials like this occasionally too

[@WanderFeetChronicles]

@@JamesJulier-Artist Wow really. KZbin is so strange, must be very hard being a content creator and attempting to stay ‘highlighted’ or whatever it is.

[@techno_otaku]

This... is expertly explained, I've been using Procreate for years and still keep finding new things today that helps my art flow speed up a big without sacrificing it's detail. That layer mask part is EXTREMELY useful since I want to get into lineless art eventually and it seems it'll help me in that journey!

[@democracybacksliding]

masking(layer) - auto lock - clipping mask stick with the "kiss principle" is my hope step 1) make layer one a field of color step 2 ) add detail some shadow color on the edge when going back to your work to make changes with clipping mask you have a non-destructive option for edits step 3) use clipping mask rather than adding steps of details and skills a new user looking for I had to read 4 different tutorials filled with flashy details to sort out the basic principle of masking... ...slogging through complex instructions, your's tutorial was by the the best of the bunch I saw today THANK YOU...!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you, very glad the video was clear 😊

[@itsPandaDan]

That was a perfect explanation of the masks, cheers mate

[@capricegeorge5481]

Finally!! an easy to follow explanation on damned masking 💙💙💙 newly subscribed procreate learner. Binge watching your videos. I love them

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@ClactonDolphinsUK]

Thank you for this tutorial, such a clear explanation of clipping mask etc, a great help! 👍

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@leilaninelson-riley1212]

I finally got it!! Thank you so much for sharing your clear explanation!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure happy to have helped

[@samjp3626]

Fabulous tutorial, so clearly explained, thank you James 😊

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 😊

[@RockyMountainSoul]

These are the most clear and concise instructional videos for Procreate that I have come across. Thank you for your knowledge and effort in putting these together. I am looking forward to diving into your tutorials. 😊

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you glad you found it useful 😊

[@mcasey256]

Thanks so much! I use and teach Adobe Photoshop, but now I want to learn Procreate. Your teaching method is very clear and concise. Excellent. Thank you!

[@davidct2406]

First time I’ve seen one of your videos James; brilliant explanation and an instant subscriber.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@nellyjica4730]

The most concise and clean tutorial for masking in procreate that I've seen so far. Amazing. Will definitely use this.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you glad it’s helpful

[@mirceadumitrumuresan6878]

Sir there are not enough likes on KZbin for you and your work. THANK YOU

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Too kind thank you 🙏

[@arlenemurphy804]

Thank you. Very clear James

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Very welcome

[@purfleac]

Great explanation! Thanks!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@wendimooreart]

Love this! I’ve been using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for 20 years, but I’ve always had trouble understanding masks. I think it’s because the shape used as the clipping mask is on the bottom of the layers, and I think of a mask as something worn on top of the face. But, then the layer mask is on top. It’s hard to keep it straight.

[@maryellensullivan3914]

Wow! Thank you so much. I have watched a number of tutorials on masks and this is absolutely the best; clear and concise!!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@franziskafalk4470]

Great explanation! I watched so many videos of other creators before I found this one and just couldn’t understand the different purposes. You explained it so easy and simple that it finally clicked for me. Thank you!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad to hear it!

[@janidebar]

This is the first time I actually understood how to use masks. Thanks, James

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help 😊

[@2spoons]

Great tutorial - Clipping Mask just saved my day.... as I kept using Alpha Lock and it stopped working on one layer - trouble was I'd merged so many layers Alpha Lock stopped my pen from drawing.... Re booted and Clipping Mask worked!!! Job done.... many thanks James - great gallery too

[@cerealjynx]

Flawless breakdown, very helpful!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you

[@MariaMunoz-rz1nz]

I was looking for this explanation. Thank you!!! It’s perfect 👍

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@magnusmholm]

I've watched many videos about masks, but none of them have been explained so easy, quick and clear!! Thank you for an excellent video 👌 You've got another subscriber 🙂

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 😊

[@terroristeoverdoz]

Best tutorial, I watched other videos in my mother tongue and still not as clear as yours

[@wizdomrenee7500]

Thank you! I started reading the Procreate Handbook but this gives me a beautiful vision/explanation of learning how the Mask tool works.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help 😊

[@slipthetrap]

Thanks, this was helpful for the collage stuff I do.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad to have helped

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Amazingly helpful!! Thank you very much! 🙏

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barbarabrookes7420]

I finally understand masks, thank you for this very clear and simple explanation!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Aklime88]

Thanks so much. I was always unsure how to use "mask".

[@CubChef]

This is a really easy and well explained video 😊

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad you liked it

[@Softouch333]

Best mask explanation which can be a little hard to understand. Thanks.

[@iancrowsonys]

Excellent tutorial, very clear and pleasing voice, thanks Ian

[@fatemeh2560]

Great tutorial and very well explained

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@tamaryisrael3480]

Now I completely understand the different masks. Thank you

[@plasticprop]

I wish I had seen this earlier. Thank you so much for the great video!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RT-wk1bd]

Very clear explanations. I was wondering if there is any way to select the area around the egg in your example so that one could paint around the egg within crossing into the egg. This would be very helpful. I do not know of any way to select the area outside of the egg, but such an "inverse" method of selecting outside of an object would be useful.

[@chenelrexckrex710]

this has to be one of the most helpful videos I've watched this week!!! thank you

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@user-sewdazzling]

great explanation

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yubidubi]

Great video. You thoroughly explained everything in a way, I understand.

[@jasonballinger3549]

Your videos on Procreate ARE THE BEST !

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 😊

[@maktinchi3171]

Clearly explain all the misunderstanding I got. Thank you so much

[@hippiechick5489]

Best explanation I’ve seen! And the egg was a perfect demonstration vehicle 😊.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you glad it was helpful

[@skillztube305]

Simple and straight to the point. Love it!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@elainefleischmann4175]

Amazing! As usual, an astounding, in-depth knowledge of the topic, and brilliant, right to the point, instruction.

[@coldJoker92]

Really helpful!! I knew none of this but will save a lotta time and give me creative freedom Thanks!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@venurapublications]

Nicely explained. Thank You.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you and my pleasure

[@EnbyEl]

Whish I knew about that before XD Was always a bit confused what the Masks are. Now I'll totally use them for future projects!!!!!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful

[@starryparadigm]

Amazing. I never really comment either, but I wanted to say that this is such a clear tutorial. I'm a beginner to procreate so this is massively helpful, thank you!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Very happy to have helped 😊

[@vapsman88]

Thanks, James! Very concise comparison of Masking types.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you and my pleasure

[@marcelosimoes5598]

very good James! thanks!!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@MargoBeatty]

Your videos are so well done and I learn something every time I watch. Thank you so much for sharing with us, much appreciated!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏 😊

[@MsAston007]

Great explanation

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you

[@bcmc889]

this was such a great video. So clearly broken down and now I finally understand these tools!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you, happy to help

[@Titanskull]

Wow! I learned more about mask than my entire class about graphic design. Awesome job dude!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you happy to help

[@JamesKelley-yt5rm]

Amazing !

[@iisaka_station]

This is crazy helpful

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad to have helped

[@rubenbuffoblin1485]

Thanksss! Really helpful😊

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

You're welcome 😊

[@samar8608]

thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank

[@victorart-]

You explained the 3 mask tools very well. Thank you.👍❤️❤️

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure thank you

[@elizabethgray2386]

Thank you. Best explanation I’ve found.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Spodoblo]

Very helpful thanks

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@carolinecamons2028]

This was SO helpful to me and really explained some things that I have struggled with. Thank you!!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Happy to help

[@DavidToken]

Sweet and to the point and right on time time. Thanks very much.😍

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@tomengel9156]

This helped a lot!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Here to help

[@dilipmacbookssaparamadu3522]

superb teach

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@jifiq119]

Thankyou very much 😍

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@dennis9ustafsson]

Thank you!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@ukmonk]

thank you!!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

You're welcome!

[@habacchus]

Just absolutely love your tutorials!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 🙏

[@annemettelehmann8414]

Just what I was looking for - Thank you so much James >:^) M

[@m.f.p.infinity545]

Thank you

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@kennethochoa7550]

that mask tool tut was excellent I'm subscribing right now, looking forward to your other videos for pro-crate😄

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you very much 😊

[@kennethochoa7550]

@@JamesJulier-Artist here I am eight months later and now I'm seriously going to put this masking stuff to practice😅

[@fionarobertson8545]

Great advice. Thank you James.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

You’re welcome

[@arnomrnym6329]

Thx 👍🏾😎

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

No problem 👍

[@billcurran7210]

Thanks James, this was really useful!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@dominichiatt7640]

Brilliant video. So helpful.

[@ganeshamouse]

Awesome. Thanks! BTW, just curious, when you look around the room, do you see things in layers? 😆

[@UncleBoobieCosmicOverlord]

Legend!

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you 😊

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Thank you so much, been wanting to learn this. :)

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure

[@preepenchant_czt8884]

Awesome💕

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

😊

[@gp6144]

Thank you so much. It was very helpful.

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

My pleasure, happy to help

[@jasonballinger3549]

James, I bought some brushes and some masks were included …. textures basically …. have you done a video that shows how to use those ?

[@arunkala85]

Hi James, I have been following your videos for quite some time. I try to learn from your landscape videos but I drastically fail when I try them out myself. How to go about it? Any suggestions?

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Try to find ones that look similar to ones that you have followed on tutorials and try to imagine the steps

[@rahotep789]

Lovely tutorial, very helpful thanks. Which iPad were you drawing on in the video?

[@JamesJulier-Artist]

Thank you it’s the M1 chip iPad Pro 12.9 size

[@creaturesfromtheether5310]

Beautiful thanks!