Benday File

Photoshop uses filters to convert gradients into dots, known as "halftones." Select the layers you want to stylize. Apply Filter: Go to Filter > Pixelate > Color Halftone .

Drag these shapes into the Swatches panel.

Use the Scale Tool to change the dot size relative to the pattern. Digital Method (Photoshop) benday

To "prepare a feature" using this style, you can use digital tools or manual techniques to mimic the classic comic look.

This controls the dot size; larger radii look more vintage. Photoshop uses filters to convert gradients into dots,

Ben-Day dots are a printing technique used to create shading and color through small, identically sized dots. Invented by Benjamin Day Jr. in 1879, they became famous in 20th-century comic books and pop art, particularly in the work of Roy Lichtenstein . 🎨 Creating a Ben-Day Feature

Draw a small circle inside a square with no fill or stroke. Use the Scale Tool to change the dot

Select the area you want to shade and click your new swatch.