Intro

Today I will explain how to organize your workspace so that you can work efficiently and quickly. If you are a beginner, you probably haven't changed the default settings, but I invite you to try it so you can feel the difference when drawing.

 

I also have a video with all the information so check it out. 👇 🏾 👇 🏾

What is the best workspace for me?

Depending on the artist and the type of art you do, your workspace will vary to meet your needs. My name is Drawsiree and I am a children's book illustrator, so my workspace is geared towards illustration.

 

Here is an example of the work I have done in Clip studio paint:

When you open CSP for the first time or if you have never configured your workspace, it will probably look like this:

1. Top Bar

2. Toolbar

3. Canvas

4. Navigator

5. Subview

6. History

7. Info

 

Technically speaking this isn't bad but I know you've asked yourself while drawing: Do I really use this tool? I don't think I use the History palette very much?

If this happens to you, now is the perfect time to make your workspace more efficient.

How to customize your workspace?

The first thing we need to do is analyze our work and process to see which tools we use frequently and which ones we rarely use.

The workspaces in Clip Studio Paint are very easy to customize and can be easily moved by simply dragging the mouse to the desired position.

 

 

You can also hide the panels that you are not going to use. The goal here is to have the tools that we use the most and to make the most of the space for drawing and painting.

 

In the left corner of each panel you will see the menu icon where you will find the Hide option.

In the Window menu you can find the list of all the panels that you can activate to include in your workspace.

When you're done, I recommend registering your new workspace so that every time you open it it doesn't reset and you can work with your custom space. Just go to the menu Window> Workspace> Register Workspace. Then a dialog box will appear where you can give it a name of your choice.

The perfect workspace for artists

This is my workspace that I use as a children's book illustrator and I will show you the functions that I use the most and that I recommend you add to your workspace.

1. Toolbar

2. Layers

3. Brushes

4. Top Bar

5. Color Wheel

6. Brush Properties

7. Navigator/ Subview

8. Color History/ Color Palette

9. Canvas

Functions you must have

Top Bar

Here are the actions I use the most regarding the document and that I recommend you use:

1. Create new document

2. Open document

3. Export .pmg

4. Save

5. Record timelapse

6. Export timelapse

7. Transform

8. Use cell phone as remote control

Floating menu

This menu appears every time I use any selection tool with the actions I use most.

 

1. Deselect

2. Cut and paste

3. Duplicate selection

4. Transform selection

5. Paint bucket

Brush property panel

I like to have this panel floating above the canvas because I like to always have it close at hand. With this panel I can change the size depending on what I need in my creative process.

Subview Panel

In the Subview panel I like to view all the references I will need for my work and the best thing is that I can switch between them by simply pressing the arrows.

This is my final workspace that works for me where I have all the tools I use in my creative process at hand. A good workspace is one that allows you to draw without creating complications and for me this is perfect.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've reached the end of the post and I hope you feel encouraged to improve your workspace so that it allows you to be more productive.

Until next time!!

-Drawsiree