Hi, I'm Asdelart, artist name. Today, and for the very first time, I'm going to show you how to draw expressive hands to convey forgiveness, moving from paper to digital tools.

And since, in our world, forgiveness is an expression of peace and freedom, it's fitting that I choose this gesture for this tutorial, as it is very important to me.

⚫️To start, I first use the “ClipStudioPaint” software on a tablet, so this tutorial is more for those who are starting out on a tablet or smartphone.

As you can see, a tablet is a tool that sometimes offers limited space for drawing. That's why I use a method I call the “Hybrid Method” (paper+tablet).

Every drawing starts with a sketch before laying down the lineart; so I create my sketch on A4 paper (you can use any paper you find best).

Unlike a tablet, paper is more advantageous in terms of space for drawing, so don't hesitate to use paper if needed.

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⚫️To start inking now, once your paper sketch is finished, take a photo of your paper with your sketch on it. You can take this photo with your smartphone or directly with your tablet containing the software, if it has a camera. Then, import the image into the software via the following windows: File>Import>fromstoragespace.

This is possible after choosing your project type and defining the presets (canvas size, resolution, etc.). Once these settings are validated, you can import your sketch as previously explained.

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⚫️Once you have imported your image, click on operation in the toolbar, or Ctrl+T (if your tablet has a Windows keyboard) to adjust it to the canvas dimensions or to your liking.

It is at this stage that layer opacity truly serves you, by decreasing it according to your visualization needs, in order to lay down the inking of your sketch.

And it is in this same vein that layers are useful to us for every detail we would like to add, by drawing on several different ones.

 

What's interesting is that using layers is the same as using them in an open workspace.

So for inking (lineart), you either draw each part of the drawing on different layers, or everything on the same layer.

I urge you to draw on each separate layer: it facilitates adding details.

You can use the layer palette color to differentiate them so you don't get lost or choose the wrong layer while drawing.

 

I know that, just like me, you love layers, because without them, we would have difficulty making our imagination real.

Be sure to use them well; it's magic.

<<The hierarchy of layers is very important, even more than the drawing itself>>

⚫️How to lay down your lineart on a tablet that offers limited space for drawing?

It's a bit complicated, isn't it?

Don't worry, an artist always finds solutions!

Here's what can be done: zoom in on the sketch with your finger to make tracing easier. Also, don't forget to use brush stabilization to avoid uneven lineart.

Use a stylus for the touchscreen to trace; it's more stable than doing it with your fingers.

Dear artist, here's a method to bring your imagination to life, with the limited means we have when starting out in digital art.

Certainly, this method will help you bring all your imaginings to life!

Usually, we all have the reflex to draw on a classic white background. But for this tutorial, I had a different idea: to draw on a black background as if I were working on a school chalkboard.

 

This is the very first time I'm trying this model and technique. I wanted to see how light could emerge from darkness to give more strength to the expression of forgiveness.

As a beginner, I discovered that changing habits allows you to see your drawing with fresh eyes.

 

🔧My tools for this rendering: I only used Soft Airbrush, Soft Eraser, and then layer opacity to achieve this result.

To conclude, I would say that no matter your equipment or skill level, the important thing is to find your own path.

My hybrid method has allowed me to go beyond the limits of my screen to let my imagination speak.

Drawing is an adventure, and each layer is a step towards freedom of expression.

 

I hope this sharing will help you, too, dare new experiences.

Thank you for reading me, and don't forget: it's by practicing that you forge your own path.