![]() If you have trouble using the selection tools or pen tool accurately, it is possible to do this process using vector layers to get the shape of the area blocked out. Then I used the same selection and gradient process to add the shading. Shading on this character’s hair was important to keep it looking like hair and not a blue mass on the head! The hair was done on two separate layers - one for the bangs and one for the hair on the back of the head. I did this with the shadow under the brim of the hat.Įvery once in a while, turn off the sketch layer to see how your illustration is looking without the lines. If you have a hard line between the base color and the gradient somewhere, you can use the Blend tool to blend out the color. These shadows will help add dimension and visually separate the parts of the image since there are no lines to separate them. In the example below, I added shading under the brim of the hat, to the center of the ear, the neck, and the hands. Then use the gradient tool and a shading color such as a dark blue or purple to add a gradient to the area. Next use the lasso marquee tool to select an area where you want to shade on your layer. Under the “Ink” category of settings, change the Opacity to around 50% (less if you want to be able to build the gradients up more slowly, more if you want them to be darker faster). Then, in the lower right corner of the Tool Property window click on the small wrench icon to open the Sub Tool Detail window. ![]() Next, select the “Foreground to transparent” gradient tool. This will ensure that we can only make changes on the areas of this layer that already have pixels filled in. So, with my skin areas all done on one layer, I will click on the “Lock Transparent Pixels” icon in the Layer palette, shown in the red square below. Since I’m going for a lineless look and not a “flat” look, I want to add shading to make it look more finished and not like it’s just cut out pieces of paper (though that is a style that can be fun to do!) I realized while working that if I’d put the hands on separate layers then creating the chopsticks and the ramen container would have been easier.īefore we get into another method for creating your blocks of color, I do want to add some shading to this drawing as I go along. Make sure to think about the pieces that overlap in your drawing and how they might need to be layered to make things easier as you continue. I did all my “skin” areas on one layer, but later in the drawing I was really wishing I’d made the hands on separate layers. Continue with all areas you wish to fill on the current layer. Select the color you want to fill the area in with, then click on the “paint bucket” icon to fill. I carefully traced around the face of my sketch, not worrying about accuracy in areas where the skin will be covered with other things (like the hair, hat, etc) but making sure to be careful around areas like the cheek. So to start off, let’s use the Lasso Marquee tool to create a selection of the face area of the drawing. However, I thought I would show a few alternate methods to creating the shapes as well for those who aren’t as comfortable with drawing tools or who have issues with getting smooth lines. Now let’s start on adding the colors to our drawing!įor most of this drawing I actually make the shapes with my favorite pen tool. I will be creating all my color layers BELOW this layer so that the sketch lines are visible while working. Once I had my sketch cleaned up, I took the sketch layer and set it to 25% opacity. Of course before we can finish an entire illustration, we need to know what we’re going to be drawing! I used a chibi pose idea from this CSP Asset: to get me started, then changed it from the character holding a ball (or maybe eating a dumpling?) to eating some instant ramen with chopsticks instead. In this article we will cover the following topics: So this week let’s create a “lineless” illustration using Clip Studio Paint! However, sometimes it can be fun to do something a bit different. It’s no secret that lineart is one of my favorite steps of my art process. I write weekly posts on and on CSP Tips, so be sure to come back every week to learn more Clip Studio Tips and Tricks from me! Many of you probably know my name from those books, in fact. I was a beta-tester on the Manga Studio 5 program and for Clip Studio Paint, and I have written three books and several video courses about the program. Hello! My name is Liz Staley and I’m a long-time user of Clip Studio Paint (I started using the program back when it was known as Manga Studio 4!).
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