AboutKevin Stohlmeyer Expertise I am an Adobe Certified Instructor. I can answer all your questions about Adobe Illustrator version 8 through the new Adobe CS4 version.
Experience I am an Adobe Certified Instructor for Adobe Illustrator and have been teaching this application to college students for the past 6 years. I now teach this as a corporate instructor.
Organizations Milwaukee Adobe Users Group
National Association of Photoshop Professionals
C2 Graphics Productivity Solutions
Education/Credentials BA - Graphic Design
Adobe Certified Instructor - Illustrator
Question I'm using a clipping mask to set the boundaries on a grunge effect for a project, but when I use clipping mask or layer mask the same thing occurs. The mask shape is transparent (has no stroke or fill) and the artwork beneath is no longer visible (inside or outside the mask). This happens to me quite often...any ideas?
Answer Hi Jonas,
A clipping mask is dictated by the shape below the image you are trying to clip. Try reorganizing your layers and place the shape to be used for the clipping below - then apply the clipping mask to the image above.