When you’re starting your artistic journey there can be many challenges, from anatomy to perspective and much more. But something that doesn’t have to be a challenge is shading your characters in a way that is believable! In this Clip Studio Paint article I’m going to share a simple method of setting up shading layers as well as tips for how to plan shadows and where to place them. In this article we will cover the following topics: Creating Shadows Adding Highlights Finishing Touches Let’s get drawing!

In this article we will cover the following topics: Painting the Sky Adding Stars Adjust Sky Color and Details Putting a Character in Your Scene Let’s start painting!

In this article we will cover the following topics: Layering Materials to Create a Background Two Methods for Adding an Outline around a Character Adding Finishing Touches Let’s make a simple but awesome looking background to finish off our illustration!

In this article we will cover the following topics: Two Ways to Create Harmonious Palettes Color Palette Examples Let’s do some coloring!

In this article we will cover the following topics: Setting Up Your File Making the Magic Window Let’s get drawing

This is one of those projects that comes along where it’s very helpful to know the capabilities of Clip Studio Paint and to be able to think ‘outside the box’ and use each tool to its full advantage to get the right look but also keep any other important qualities for the project - such as being able to resize the image - intact!