Benday [100% Instant]

Change the screen angles (e.g., 45 degrees) to control how colors overlap. Manual Method (Physical Art)

Draw a small circle inside a square with no fill or stroke. benday

This controls the dot size; larger radii look more vintage. Change the screen angles (e

Digital design allows for precise grid control, which is key to the Ben-Day look. Change the screen angles (e.g.

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.

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