49th

May 2023

Tips of the Month

Thank you for your posts!

The themes this time were How to add shadows in different settings, Using lens effects in illustrations, and How to draw wings. We are now accepting submissions for June's themes and looking forward to your posts!

Out of the Tips posted between May 1, 2023 to May 31, 2023, the creators of the following will be rewarded a cash prize or GOLD!

Video Award

US$900
  1. Learn the knowledge necessary and the specific process of drawing bird wings with this compact video and tutorial. The first half of the video, which explains the structure and movement of the wing, is excellent, as you can see the movement of the wing skeleton! This is a must-see for those who want to challenge themselves by drawing wings.

Gold Award

US$700
  1. This tutorial overviews Clip Studio Paint 2.0's new Fisheye Perspective Ruler and features examples that make it easy to understand how to use it. It was also wonderful to see a logical explanation of the drawing techniques, touching on how the human eye sees things and perspective.

Silver Award

US$300
  1. If you are wondering how to shade your portraits, this is the Tips for you! It begins by introducing how to create a portrait with 3D head models, including breaking down each facial part. It is packed with information on how to draw shadows and covers value and contrast in grayscale, how to think about light sources, color harmonies, and more!
  2. This article breaks down bird and bat wings to teach you how to draw them. It includes a step-by-step guide, which may be helpful for those who want to try drawing wings but don't know where to start. We also found the tips for drawing bent bat and bird wings quite informative.
  3. This tutorial explains how to draw wings using Clip Studio Paint. It introduces the structure of wings from an anatomical perspective for various living creatures, such as eagles and butterflies. The amount of information was terrific, not only because it helps you learn how to draw wings but also because of the creator's enthusiasm for research.
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    This section shows how to create an image with a fisheye lens-like effect with filters and Panorama materials in Clip Studio Paint. The technique is easy to recreate, and we highly recommend everyone read and try it out!
  5. This tutorial introduces how to use the new Shading Assist feature in Clip Studio Paint 2.0, complete with examples. It introduces the tools and layers used and carefully explains the entire shading process. If you want to add shadows to your work, this article will surely be a lifesaver!
  6. This Tips shows how to use the Fisheye Perspective Ruler and get the most out of its features. Based on compositions often used in fisheye images, this article was designed to help students learn how to operate the fisheye function and broaden their creative horizons by recreating the content in the explanations.

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.

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