The previous method is great for applying tones or background images to a large area. But when using traditional screentones, the tones are cut to fit a space in the drawing and then applied to that area. We can do something similar by making a selection and then filling it with a tone.
Again, you will need an open file. The size and resolution don't matter. In this recipe, we are using a blank canvas, but you can also do this with a drawing that you have previously completed.
The following steps will teach you how to add a screentone to a selected area:
Use a selection tool to select an area. This screenshot shows a selection made with the Lasso Marquee(M) tool:
In the selection bar beneath the selection, click on the New Tone icon. It is shown circled in the following screenshot:
Choose the desired settings from the menu that appears. It is shown in this screenshot:
Click on OK. The selected area will be filled with the tone...