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After launching Clip Studio Paint, set the pen pressure and interface to match the project you want to draw.
STEP
Learn how to draw
digital illustrations
digital illustrations
Try drawing a simple illustration with a traditional feel with Clip Studio Paint. Learn how to use the basic functions such as layers and brushes through sketching, finishing, and saving an illustration.
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What do you want to draw?
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Character Art
- Tips for better dynamic poses! | Simzart
- Give more dynamism to your characters by learning how to make expressive poses with Simzart.
- 3 helpful steps for character sketches | Inma R.
- Artist Inma R. shows how to draw a character from scratch from sketching to lineart, to inking.
- How I Color/Render Hair
- Learn how to render hair in a realistic way.
- 【Lineart vs. Painting】 Digital Art for Beginners
- Want lines or a painterly vibe? Why not find out how to do both!
- The SCIENCE of SKIN TONE for ARTIST!
- Render skin convincingly in this tutorial.
- Learn more here
- How to use photo and 3D references | Inma R.
- Learn how to use the 3D figures in Clip Studio Paint to make character drawing easier!
Traditional-style Illustration
- Expanding on painting basics: Part 1 | Simzart
- Set up your canvas, add textures, and manipulate layer effects on Clip Studio Paint to mimic traditional paper effects.
- Painting Photo Studies TIPS - and I use Clip Studio Paint
- Practice drawing realistically using photos as reference.
- Coloring in a watercolor style and making variants | Qsan
- Achieve a dreamy watercolor-inspired coloring style and make your own variants through this tutorial.
- Creating a Pencil Illustration in Digital
- Use drawing techniques and brushes to create a pencil illustration digitally in this video.
- Learn more here
- Girl and Tiger - Inkwash on ClipStudio Paint
- Follow along this timelapse and learn how to achieve a realistic inkwash painting style on CSP!
- Learn more here
- Paint Skin with Clip Studio Paint! Digital Painting Tutorial
- Dave Greco demonstrates how to approach painting lively skintones using a variety of brushes and layer filters.
Animated Illustration
- How to Animate Illustrations in Clip Studio Paint!
- Take your completed illustration to the next level by adding some easy movements, as explained by Chipflake!
- How to animate in ClipStudioPaint | Tutorial
- Louixie covers how to animate simple effects for your illustration from start to finish in Clip Studio Paint.
- Image Animation | Beginner Basic
- This step-by-step video guides you through making a moving illustration, by adding blinking and lighting effects to your character.
- Learn more here
- Cómo animar en Clip studio paint
- Learn how to make your own animated emotes with this tutorial by Brayan Menchú!
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- CLIP STUDIO TUTORIAL(Pro/Ex) - Gothic Lolita paper doll : Inking and Animating
- Ink and animate your art to perfection using Clip Studio Paint.
- Learn more here
- How to Animate a Scene Using Keyframes & 2D Cameras || Clip Studio Paint Tutorial #5
- Animate a scene using keyframes and 2D cameras with CrimsyCreates.
- Learn more here
Comics/Manga
- How to develop your owns style: Part 1 | Vampbyte
- In his latest series, learn some tips on how develop characters for your comics from Vampbyte!
- How to Make Webcomics - CLIP STUDIO PAINT TUTORIAL
- Have an idea for a webcomic but don't know where to start? This tutorial outlines the process from start to finish.
- Learn more here
- How to draw comics for beginners - CLIP STUDIO PAINT
- Laovaan covers storyboarding, panels, tools, and other tricks in this comprehensive guide to drawing your own comic in Clip Studio Paint.
- How to Ink Superhero Comics Like a Pro in Clip Studio Paint
- Replicate how professional comic artists ink their comics using this tutorial.
- Try these 4 tips to color your comics like a pro! | Jake Hercy Draws
- Use these tools to accurately, cleanly, and quickly color your comic!
- Program magic for lettering comics! | Jake Hercy Draws
- Fonts and lettering can affect not just your comic's readability, but also your storytelling. Master them with advice from this video by Jake Hercy Draws!
Webtoon
- How to Make Webtoon Comic Sound Effects with Clip Studio Paint
- Sound effects add energy and personality to any comic. Adjust and customize your lettering to make the perfect sound effect art.
- Learn more here
- How to make a webtoon canvas in Clip Studio Paint | Vampbyte
- Learn how to prepare your canvas for ideal webcomic creation.
- 8 Techniques for Scene Transitions in Webtoons
- Make your webtoon's storytelling more dynamic and emotional with these scene transition techniques.
- Learn more here
- WEBTOON: Workspace & Ideas for Dynamic Sequences On Mobiles | Trevino Art
- Work smoothly and efficiently with these workspace and storyboarding tips from Raul Trevino.
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- How to Make a Webtoon ✨ | Tips and Advices |
- Learn about Clip Studio Paint's special tools to make webtoon creation even easier.
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- How to ink webtoons like a PRO! | SimzArt
- Ink your Webtoon efficiently with these tips from SimzArt.
Animation
- How to make hand-drawn animation! | Simzart
- Fearlessly create your first animation on Clip Studio Paint with this easy-to-follow tutorial by Simzart.
- Clip Studio Paint Animation 101 | Zedrin
- Learn the basics of animating in Clip Studio Paint with Zedrin.
- How to make Animations for YouTube in Clip Studio Paint (start to finish) - Step-By-Step Tutorial
- Animating made easy with this step-by-step tutorial from Chipflake, covering sketching, onion skinning, inbetweening, and exporting to YouTube.
- Clip Studio - How to Animate Like a PRO - 2D Animation in CSP (Beginners Tutorial Guide)
- See how industry pros organize their workspace and layer folders, and use interpolation tools to create dynamic 2D animations.
- Learn more here
- Animate your first fire in Clip Studio Paint | Voltabass
- Animate a glowing, slow burning campfire with this helpful video from Voltabass, covering keyframes, inbetweens, color and opacity.
- MARZA ANIMATION PLANET Storyboard Tutorial | Learn the basics of storyboarding
- Go through the basics of storyboarding with MARZA ANIMATION PLANET, the studio behind many high-quality CG works like “Ghost Tale”.
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- CSP Keyframe Animation : Walk Cycle
- Understand keyframes and create a simple walk cycle animation with this helpful tutorial from Mana.
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Backgrounds/Landscapes
- Drawing perfect backgrounds with perspective rulers! | Jake Hercy Draws
- One aspect of drawing backgrounds is understanding perspective. Check this video to see how CSP's rulers help you master perspective and draw a variety of scenes.
- CLIP STUDIO TUTORIAL - Sky Painting Tips and how it affects our surroundings
- This informative video shows you how to paint the sky at different times of the day, how light affects the rest of your landscapes and backgrounds.
- Learn more here
- Plants ; A Helpful Guide to Drawing
- Learn how to draw a variety of trees, flowers, and leaves with this video guide.
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- Drawing Fantasy Backgrounds
- This video discusses the elements, composition, and coloring of fantasy backgrounds.
- Learn more here
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- 3 Ways to Use Photos for Backgrounds [Clip Studio Paint]
- Artist Oyun Orka explains the multiple ways to use photos for your backgrounds.
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- Making reusable backgrounds with 3D models! | Vampbyte
- Adding a background is easy with our library of 3D assets! Learn how to import, customize, and use 3D backgrounds with this tutorial.
Design/Decorations
- Making quick backgrounds with pattern brushes and textures! | Jake Hercy
- Find out how to use Assets to jazz up your piece and make a background in an instant!
- How to Create Gold and Jewelry brush in Clip Studio Paint | Perfect for your Webtoon
- Make any work shine by creating your own gold and jewelry brushes. Watch this video by Shani to learn how.
- Learn more here
- Add instant detail with image materials | Vampbyte
- Learn how to use image materials to give your work more detail, instantly
- How to blend in ribbon brushes with your work! | Vampbyte
- Ribbons and decorative brushes can add visual interest to any work. Vampbyte explains how to use and customize them in this video.
- Unlocking Clip Studio Paint's Text Tool!
- Learn how to insert and transform text, manage fonts, and even create your own for use within Clip Studio Paint.
- Learn more here
- Memphis Style: Part 2 | JudithzzYuko
- In part 2 of this graphic design series, JudithzzYuko shows you how to make a seamless pattern on Clip Studio Paint.
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