picture letters

Using the layer mask technique in Photoshop is often for placing part of an image inside a particular selection on your canvas. A good example of this is fitting pictures inside letters of a word or phrase. In this project, you will get a collection of pictures from the internet that represent who you are. We will practice using the layer mask technique by placing each of your images inside each letter of your first name.

Start by creating a new document in Photoshop that is 1000 pixels wide and 250 pixels tall. Use the text tool to write your name, then place a new image inside each letter. Be sure to maneuver the layer mask and picture so that the image is easily distinguishable and interesting. When you have finished your picture letters project, save it as lastname + letters. Save a version as a JPEG with the same name (ex : ayersbletters.JPEG).