How to Paint a Character in 6 Steps – Illustration in Clip Studio (Tutorial Guide)

In this video I will show you how to Paint ANY character illustration in Only 6 Steps from start to finish. I’ll explain how light works and the importance of Lighting in your illustrations. Also, how to use any color of light when painting, and my step-by-step process to paint anything you want. For this we will be using Clip Studio Paint but the theory behind this works the same on ANY illustration software. We’ll look at digital painting characters, using 3D Backgrounds in CSP, and I’ll give you the key to success when approaching any art piece. Painting with Light. Lighting is always the answer. Watch Next: Why You should modify ALL your brushes in Clip Studio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- PATREON - DISCORD - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3D Street model by Stephany Jablonofsky: Original model Learn Anatomy, Perspective, Painting and Animation All of my Recommended Art Gear Amazon: Software used: Clip Studio Paint EX Music and Video Assets licensed with Envato Elements: Video Edited in Adobe Premiere & Adobe After Effects: DISCLAIMER: This video is NOT sponsored. Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something, we’ll receive a small commission. Clip Studio TIPS: 00:00 Intro 00:10 Light – How does it work? 01:30 Values 02:07 Step 1 – Local Colors (Color Flats) 03:28 My Light Source 04:31 Step 2 – Color Integration 06:34 Step 3 – Highlights 08:00 Adjusting Base Colors 08:17 Step 4 – Shadows 10:21 Step 5 – Material Rendering (Details) 11:12 Step 6 – Post-Production 11:35 Timelapse Function 12:13 Background 13:53 The Key to Success when Painting 14:33 Outro #ClipStudioTips2022 #MonthlyTIPS202204 Remember: “Every line you draw, you are one line closer to your dream!“ Thanks for watching!
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