Let’s add a layer mask. With the Layers Palette open, click the “Mask” icon at the bottom of the palette. This will add a layer mask, which you can see as a linked rectangle next to the picture. Working With the Layer Mask. A layer mask is essential

Fade an image using the gradient tool. We can use the gradient tool by changing its gradient color. This is the perfect tool to get an even fading effect into any areas of the image. Since we are going to create the fading effect into nondestructive techn

Even with layer masks there are different techniques for blending one layer with another. One method is to create a layer mask on a layer, and then use the brush tool to paint over the areas that ...