Gradients #1
Gradients: Beginner's Guide
8th
December 2019
Tips of the Month
Thank you for your posts!
Out of the Tips posted between December 1, 2019, to January 6, 2020, the writers of the following will be rewarded a cash prize or GOLD!
The themes this time were “Space and Scifi,” “Gradients,” and “Seasons Greetings.” The submissions for the Space and Scifi theme saw many tips on how to draw fantastic starry skies and backgrounds. It was exciting to see the different techniques used and the artistic expression of each artist. With regards to Gradients, tips on how to create this effect were particularly prominent, with many going into great depth for beginners. We also received many tutorials of high-quality greeting card designs for the Seasons Greetings theme. Whatever design you choose, they are all perfect examples to try out! Submissions for the next Tips of the Month have already started. We are looking forward to seeing your entries!
Gold Award
US$700
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This tutorial explains everything about creating color gradients in Clip Studio Paint. The illustrations are easy to understand, and it's a must-read for beginners.
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This is a tutorial about creating an exploding box with many cute tricks using the iPad version of Clip Studio Paint. It covers how to prepare the size of your file and how to create a grid. It also gives multiple options for the cards attached to the inside of the box.
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The first half shows how to create tiny pop-up greeting cards, sure to make anyone smile. The second half presents how to make repeating patterns, which are great for backgrounds, both digital and for paper crafts and illustrations. Check out this tips if you are looking to make special greeting cards!
Silver Award
US$300
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This article explains how you can quickly color the skin and hair of a woman drawn in greyscale by using the gradient tool. The style of the beautiful skin and the colorful hair is not only lovingly depicted until the end but also educational.
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This tutorial shows how to use gradients to create even more depth to anime-style painted illustrations. It focuses on tips and tricks for coloring the eyes and hair using the gradient tool. In particular, the painting style used for the hair emulates current trends for coloring hair.
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This is a tutorial about drawing the atmosphere of a planet where aliens live. Throughout the process, from sketching to painting to finishing, this tutorial offers a range of techniques for drawing impressive landscapes!The project files and brushes are also available, which is helpful if you want to thoroughly and accurately learn the techniques.
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This Tips discusses how to create greeting cards using photos and original brushes, and also includes things to look out for when getting them printed. The finished card is so lovely that it makes us want to jump in and make our own!
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Here you will find an animated greeting card, which makes optimum use of digital assets. It's great to be able to spend time mastering such stylish craftsmanship with text and animations instead of intricate drawings.
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This is a fascinating article where you become a space traveler yourself while working on your storyboard. This tutorial presents a vast amount of educational content in a unique story-like fashion with a sci-fi theme. It does a wonderful job explaining how to draw aliens and space landscapes using helpful animated gifs.
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This is an original tutorial about how to create a three-dimensional greeting card. Since the process of cutting and pasting the papercraft is so carefully documented, you can have a lot of fun following along and making one yourself!
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The gradient map allows you to make extreme color changes down to minute details. This tutorial gives an array of examples via easy-to-understand images and covers aspects such as layer order and color selection.
Bronze Award
3,000 GOLD
Giving away US$10,000 every month!
Submit your "TIPS of the Month" and earn a reward!
Post your tutorial on our theme of the month and share your art knowledge with Clip Studio Paint users all over the world! Each month, we’ll select the best tutorials our users have to offer, giving away up to US$10,000 in prizes! Winning entries will be selected from tutorials covering the chosen themes on Clip Studio Tips, based on various factors such as novelty, range of use, usefulness, and views.
Themes for the 8th round (Dec. 1, 2019–Jan. 6, 2020, 10:00 JST)
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Theme 01
Space and Scifi #SpaceandScifiMutants, alien creatures, spaceships and martian worlds… Learn how to bring sci-fi and space scenes to life in Clip Studio Paint with these tips.![]()
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Theme 02
Gradients #GradientsGradients add visual interest and attract the eye around a work. Demystify the gradient with coloring advice, techniques and how to use Clip Studio’s “Contour line paint” feature.![]()
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Theme 03
Seasons Greetings #SeasonsGreetingsThe holidays are here! Ring in all the wintery celebrations of the world by making greeting cards with Clip Studio’s decoration brushes and other materials available for download. Get tips for card creation and printing here!![]()
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