For this 87th installment, the themes were “How to draw shoes," "New filters for illustrations and text," and "Designing tropical cards." We are currently accepting submissions for new themes! We look forward to receiving your entries.

Out of the Tips posted between August 3 to 31, 2026, the writers of the following will be rewarded a cash prize or GOLD!

• Video Award
• Short Video Award
• Tablet Theme Award

• Gold Award
• Silver Award
• Bronze Award

1. Belanbell
   3 Filters to make your illustrations stand out

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   This video introduces fun ideas for making your illustrations stand out with filters. Learn a wide range of techniques, from practical tricks like adding depth to puzzle illustrations, to easily creating shadows, as well as many more playful uses. Give these filters a try!

1. overoffyonder
   Design shoes that fit both the foot AND the character

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   This short video shows how to combine elements like soles, heights, and straps to create a unique shoe design that fits your character. It also breaks down the basic structure of shoes into three parts: the toe, instep, and heel, making it easy to follow even for beginners.
2. Poppang
   Designing Patterns c: #1

   Tropical Pattern Card ₍⑅ᐢ..ᐢ₎🌴using the diamond method 🔷

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   This short video by Poppang is an easy-to-follow guide to creating seamless patterns using a diamond shape. Add cute designs to your patterns and discover how to make it repeat infinitely. It also shows a few ideas for using completed patterns in illustrations and card designs!
3. Linkurys
   3 New Ways to Filter

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   In this short video, Linkurys introduces the newly added Relief, Drop Shadow, and Glow filters. Edited in a way to make each filter easy to understand, you'll quickly master what they can do and how to use them. Recommended for anyone looking to get familiar with all the new filters at once.
4. samia_done
   Fix Distortion with the 3D "Plane" Primitive! An Easy Way to Draw Shoe Roughs

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   This tutorial explains how to use the 3D Primitive "Plane" to sketch shoes without distortion. It includes tips for naturally capturing the tricky curves of shoes, while keeping their characteristic shape. A must-read if you want to try drawing shoes from various angles!

1. AneIlustra
   Tropical Cards with Repeating Patterns

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   Learn how to create seamless patterns using fresh, tropical-inspired motifs with this Tips article. It also introduces various postcard designs and explains how to use the Text tool, making this a useful guide for those trying out designs with text for the first time.

1. CHYEE
   Easily Create Retro-Style Tropical Cards

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   This Tips covers everything from drawing tropical-inspired motifs to choosing colors and arranging your layout. You can also learn techniques to make use of year-round, such as how to approach design and apply materials. We recommend this for anyone who wants to try designing cards in Clip Studio Paint.

1. O_kids
   Using Inflate, Drop Shadow, and Glow for Comic

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   This Tips summarizes ways to use filters such as Relief, Drop Shadow, and Glow in webtoons. It covers everything from the basics of each feature to practical techniques you can apply directly to your work. Best for artists looking to enhance their illustrations with impactful visuals.
2. is.AÖD(⁠☆⁠▽⁠☆⁠)
   Easy Step–by–Step Ways to Fit Shoes to Your Character Poses

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   This Tips uses easy-to-understand diagrams to explain foot and shoe structure, helping solve common challenges when drawing footwear. From understanding how feet and shoes fit together, to breaking down their shapes and using perspective for a more dramatic look, it’s packed with useful advice for including shoes in illustrations!
3. MelanciaComics
   From Everyday Flora to Card Design

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   In this Tips tutorial, MelanciaComics shows you how to transform the flowers around you into charming greeting cards. Learn to spot inspiration in nature and create beautiful designs that combine botanical elements with text. Check it out if you want to expand your ideas for card designs!
4. Yoru1984
   Fix your shoes! (feet and shoes tutorial)

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   If you struggle with drawing feet, this article is for you. Yoru1984 breaks down foot structure into three parts, with examples for men, women, children, and adults. You’ll also learn tricks for drawing sneakers, boots, high heels, and more using 3D materials, followed by an illustration process featuring a girl wearing boots.

1. itsdew.s
   Turn an Illustration into a Magazine Cover with CSP 5.1

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2. Lemon_night
   How to Shoes ?

   2,052 9
3. LuisSanchez07
   How to Draw Feet with Shoes?

   1,984 6
4. yelobels_illust
   Draw Shoes That Match Your Characters' Vibe!

   3,897 10
5. 一之瀬斗真
   Background #1

   How to Draw a Tropical Card Featuring the Sea

   1,998 9
6. yelobels_illust
   Level Up Your Art with 3 New Filters

   2,949 9
7. Fayedraws
   Designing a Kawaii Tropical Card in Clip Studio Paint

   2,466 4
8. Reichel_Ilustra
   How I Draw Cool Shoes!

   2,475 8
9. O_kids
   How to Draw Feet and Footwear

   2,351 9
10. sunnysora
    Tips & Tricks for WEBTOONS ✨ #7

    Enhance Webtoon Panels with New Ver. 5.1 Effects

    3,562 18
11. 唯一YUI
    Let's Draw These Three Shoes! Starting from the Foot Outline

    1,814 10
12. Fayedraws
    Simple Shapes, Seamless Patterns: Design a Tropical Postcard

    1,630 6
13. Ziyueyi
    Tropical cards on Android tablet - testing Watercolor Edge!

    1,225 4
14. Joseph77
    How to Draw Cool Sneakers from the Foot!

    2,591 23
15. bored_ing
    Easily Create a Colourful Tropical Card!

    1,571 5
16. kiiyusan
    From Casual to Elegant: Drawing Character Shoes

    1,270 7
17. RamunE
    How to draw shoes with simple shapes

    1,500 11
18. Moguriro
    Create your tropical postcard without actually drawing

    1,228 3
19. make.art.alive
    Animal drawing #3

    [Tab ver] Make tropical pop up card on Simple mode

    1,486 8
20. ユキノコ(Yukinoco)
    How to use CLIP STUDIO PAINT for Manga #28

    Tutorial on Using the New Filters for Manga

    2,428 20
21. ALYEK
    Ways to use the new Inflate, Drop Shadow and Glow filters !

    1,528 6
22. Konart
    How to draw shoes for your characters

    1,723 25
23. あすかパン
    Master the New "Relief" Filter 120%! Special Feature on Relief Filter x Gradient Map Strategies and Tricks

    3,491 30
24. ValedanyArts
    Drawing Tutorials #1

    How to Draw Different Types of Shoes

    2,163 7
25. Velzee
    Shoes design CSP

    1,719 8
26. overoffyonder
    Design shoes that fit both the foot AND the character

    5,929 68
27. Poppang
    Designing Patterns c: #1

    Tropical Pattern Card ₍⑅ᐢ..ᐢ₎🌴using the diamond method 🔷

    2,609 24
28. Linkurys
    3 New Ways to Filter

    2,628 15
29. samia_done
    Fix Distortion with the 3D "Plane" Primitive! An Easy Way to Draw Shoe Roughs

    3,200 23
30. ScriblingArt
    Stylized Shoes and Foot Wear for Different Characters

    2,514 22