Digital Painting with Clip Studio Paint

Introduction

• Sponsor: Clip Studio Paint
• Purpose: Share process and fundamentals of digital painting
• Plan: Create a new digital painting during the demonstration

Starting a Digital Painting

Two Main Approaches

1. Drawing First:
   • Start with a sketch or drawing
   • Build up paint in layers over the drawing
   • Gradually lose the sketch as you add more paint
2. No Drawing:
   • Start painting directly with color
   • Focus immediately on the big picture
   • Requires more caution and constant checking for proportions

Personal Preference

• Drawing First: Preferred method
• Attempt to maintain a loose, painterly style even after drawing
• Finish drawing to personal satisfaction before moving to coloring

Coloring Stages

1. First Layer:
   • Draw the initial sketch
   • Detail level varies by personal choice
2. Second Layer:
   • Add a basic color composition under the drawing
   • Use big color blocks and shapes for structure
3. Third Layer:
   • Apply color over the lines
   • Adjust freely while using the sketch for orientation
   • Eventually, paint over lines as final commitment

Advantages of Digital Painting

• Non-destructive work: Can undo and redo, try out ideas with no risk
• Layer flexibility: Manipulate layers to achieve desired effects

Tools and Techniques

• Simple Brush: Traditional gouache brush from Clip Studio Paint
• Big Brush First: Use the largest brush possible initially
• Minimal Mixing: Delay mixing colors until necessary
• Blending Modes:
  • Standard: Common in digital painting
  • Perceptual Mixing: Closer to real-life paint behavior
• Maintaining Balance: Avoid focusing too early on unnecessary details

Personal Insights and Challenges

• Experience Gap: More experience with traditional painting
• Trial and Error: Much of digital painting involves experimenting
• Balancing Details: Focusing on important elements and avoiding over-detailing
• Walking Away: Knowing when to stop and be satisfied with the work

Additional Features of Clip Studio Paint

• Versatility: Supports various art forms – drawing, painting, animation
• New Feature: Simple Mode for a minimalistic user interface

Conclusion

• Digital painting provides flexibility and creativity
• Encouraging viewers to try Clip Studio Paint for its versatile and powerful tools
• Possible future video on Clip Studio Simple Mode