To colorize an image in Krita using the specific Colorize Mask feature, you can follow a simple process involving selecting the tool, preparing your layer, painting colors, and updating the result.
Colorizing Your Image with the Colorize Mask
Krita offers various ways to add color, but one direct method, often used for line art or grayscale images, involves the Colorize Mask. This feature allows you to quickly suggest colors and have Krita intelligently fill them in.
Here are the steps to use the Colorize Mask tool:
- Select the Colorize Mask Tool: First, make sure you have the correct tool selected in Krita's toolbox. Look for the dedicated Colorize Mask tool.
- Activate the Mask for Your Layer: With the desired image layer (like your line art) selected, tick the layer you're using to enable the colorize mask functionality for that specific layer. This typically involves going to Layer Properties or right-clicking the layer.
- Paint the Colors: Now, using the Colorize Mask tool, paint the colors you want to use on the colorize mask directly on the image canvas. Think of this as sketching out where different colors should go. You don't need perfect precision; just draw strokes or dots representing the intended color areas.
- Update to See Results: Once you've laid down your color suggestions, click update to see the results. Krita will process your color strokes and automatically fill in the areas based on your suggestions and the underlying line art or image structure. You can repeat step 3 and 4 to refine the coloring.
This method provides a quick way to block in colors and experiment with different palettes on your image.
