Does it make sense ? Sorry for the lack of images. I can add some if you want.
Let me be among those who raise my hand and say "Yes, please" for images. (so I can send people here to read this tutorial) .
This would also be a function that deserves a complete Video Tutorial for TVPaint 9 / 9.5 /10 along with a tutorial for the improved flood fill paint system coming in the updates to TVPaint 10 when those appear .