The easiest (best?) way to make Digital paintings

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[@renealbrechtsen9743]

Digital artists usually go way overboard with their layers. 50+ layers for every brush stroke they make and use layer modes (multiply, overlay, etc) on everything. It's nice to see something a bit more on the "traditional" side.

[@icefireobsidian7490]

Oddly enough waaay back in ancient adobe photoshop days (version 5) too many layers could cause a server to crash… especially if the file had raster and vector files mixed in. Not that I ever accidentally took out a server at a print shop as a junior graphic artist or anything…. *darts eyes around* I tend to use always shift back to one layer from maybe three … trained as a traditional artist and sometimes I need to stay in one layer for my sanity lol 😂

[@jon.crafted]

Most Pro Digital Artists don’t use that many layers tho

[@2355Kyle]

Depends heavily on the style and varies between artist. I am a professional artist (not my main account right now just my personal one) and I use as few layers as possible and generally have a layer for my background, main subject matter and then perhaps one or two more if I am trying something out like an alternatively painted face or design to what's on the main layer.

[@EldritchUniverse]

I LOVE these videos. I wish Clip Studio Paint would sponsor you to do these every week. I love your rendering style and always marvel at how you translate that to digital paintings which is the only medium I engage with.

[@AlpayEfe]

That would be cool!

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

Your painting still looks like YOUR paintings even digitally. Cool as

[@dplj4428]

1:10 Presence: main layer to establish foundation drawing to block out baseline structure. Doing underlying color layer. then top layer working toward sculpting and then finishing details -- The big distraction: Thinking that having 16 million color, an 8k resolution, and more than one hundred layers is absolutely necessary. Coming from a traditional art background, 12:46 When my mind says what now, I save as original version 1 then a copy version 2 that I can come back to play some more, whenever. Intended for experimentation and learning.

[@Sara-pk8wv]

as a tradtional artisit I love the gouache brush in CSP it feels so. natural and textured. it is really a great program if you're used to traditional brushes

[@MoltenImaginings]

I really like the simple 3 layer painting process you talk about here. I am still very new at digital painting and what I struggle with most is removing the sketch lines without removing the whole layer. Also I need to be looser in my digital art. And this was very inspiring

[@Sannaaaa]

I love the way he holds the pencil, he holds the pencil like traditional artists would hold it. Adorable, loved the painting.

[@kevinramirez3392]

You’re “not perfect” is so good 😢😢 better than my finished pieces😂

[@Jon0326]

I love that Clip Studio is so artist friendly. It’s jam packed with so many tools.

[@Inaya-Shakeira]

I am sooo happy you did a cyber Sci- Fi painting. It’s just sooo beautiful and the way with are strong warm tones and cool tones just has me in awe. You never fail to put out gem videos ❤❤.

[@lozantoninocreations]

Non digital artist here and one of the reasons for not trying it is the layers and knowing the best way to work. Actually I'll add brushes to that list, as I only have the Photoshop defaults and when I watch other YTers, they have so many custom brushes, I of course won't have. I appreciate you talking about your 3 later approach ans also that you're using pretty default brushes. You have answered my 2 questions/issues at the same time. 🙂

[@franscisk]

The goat has blessed us again 🙏

[@AlpayEfe]

Haha 😁🙌

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

​@AlpayyeaEfe

[@ChuckLeeMBM]

I was needing my Alpay fix!! Been a while, and im so happy you dropped this!! Love your content always and this is no exception. Great work my dude, and thanks for the content and tips!!

[@mikeythepigeon7896]

I love clip studio and how you can customize the brushes. It's really fun to see how your process differs when using different mediums. It would be interesting to see you try out good old MS paint.

[@onstr]

I like the idea here. This is a really good and sound idea, definitely going to try it and most likely adopt it into my process.

[@tinneyo5714]

Alpay doing Alpay-things! Great work buddy 🙌🏼

[@sagmeister2234]

You should join David Finch on one of his Monday Night Draw episodes. He gets into color and painting on some of his episodes. That would be excellent.

[@AlpayEfe]

I’d totally do it

[@smotbutterman1127]

For a second I thought you were referring to the movie director.

[@quizztube_1]

Your paintings looks so good 😍

[@workplaydie]

After watching some of your earlier vids, and me "translating" your traditional process to digital, it's super cool to see your digital art process! Digital painting is incredibly fun. I hope you make more videos about digital painting. There is an abundance of coloring tutorials out there, but not so many people showing a painterly digital process like that! I use procreate and krita bc I can't really afford the CSP monthly subscription. It is still super valuable to hear you explain the tools you use so I can find similar tools in my programs.

[@sammyv4468]

Fantastic tutorial and insight, thank you! ❤

[@igorzhur]

Definitely keep making videos like this with CSP. Very cool style! Thanks

[@koninglabrador38]

These videos are gold

[@amandapeete7907]

Hahaha I am also an oil painter who is just starting to dabble in digital painting and I also instinctually set up my layers like this.

[@ashrafomar5415]

I'm scared of too many layers , it can be frustrating, and makes the process less enjoyable when trying to keep up with all layers. it's absolutely inspiring to see your process and how you prioritize of what works for you over all distracting tools and still be able to make a beautiful paint. Thanks for the video.

[@kullenberg]

Using tons of layers is mostly for comic book style coloring, it's not necessary by any means.

[@diegefahrten5554]

i really love your art style wether its traditional or digital. the way you use colors and leave some parts much more abstract than others ist truly amazing :) sometimes i would wish for a little bit more individuality in the faces though

[@madebyzehra]

I proud of u as a turkish u making so much

[@ashu_mashu]

I hope to get my own device soon cuz I love digital art of course my main takeway is traditional art but the anime art looks just what I want I had made a few on my parents phone it's on my channel as well they r fun your looks very natural to me❤😊

[@kahramaneskidemir]

Oh I would like to pay for a digital painting course from you! Amazing content as always.

[@igorzhur]

Please keep making videos like this with CSP. Very cool style! Thanks

[@dhruvnautiyal4276]

You are awesome ... 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

[@Imhotep397]

Sheesh, would love to see you experiment with Rebelle Painter.

[@user-rs9iz8vz5x]

Many thanks

[@paulmccormack293]

sketchboard pro,its a gamechanger for the ipad :)

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

I could use one of these and probably practice

[@deniselisboa1]

wonderful painting!! Digital art is loads of fun. i wasted my clip studio free trial a few years ago and didnt do much with it due to lack of time XD can't say anything bad about the software though

[@Quinix13th]

Liebe Grüße aus dem Workshop @Vienna :D

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

Like the eyes

[@Marhoektube]

Hi, do you use any kind of screen protector? Thanks

[@gurujot951]

I'd like to see him use Rebelle

[@MrNecropodo]

Hi, man saludos, Do you have a course online?, I will like to learn how to paint, I already draw, and I am not so bad, but when I try to paint i cant do it.

[@RobertoDomeArt]

Another awesome video, and beautiful art style. Are you using something like paperlike on the ipad screen?

[@AlpayEfe]

Yes… although I actually like the regular screen feeling as well

[@RodTiagoC]

How did you select between the two different blend modes?

[@drawzt]

❤

[@da5idnz]

I feel you on the dangers of zooming in. Last year I started on a study of some pots on a shelf and didn't finish it. I just went back and added another pot and zoomed in too far while working and it looks like the resolution is too high and lines are too fine - doesn't match the pots I already had....

[@winstonwesleydesign]

Did you use any layer blending modes such as in the beginning when you first put down the cool and warm colors? Did you use any blending modes for your highlights or shadows?

[@AlpayEfe]

I did not. Just straight painting

[@williambreedyk7861]

Does the software allow you to switch two layers multiple times ? For instance, start with the drawing, paint over it, and then bring the drawing over the paint ?

[@kullenberg]

Yes, and you can also make a copy of the drawing layer and put it on top as well if you need to reinstate your lines. You can mask it out and only make certain parts of the lineart visible too.

[@kaycampbell364]

please step by step live painting

[@manuelchiacchiaretta6851]

it would be nice to see the reference you used. can you?

[@mr_anoin]

what the app u use in video?

[@awitherow1202]

got a question. thinking about getting a digital drawing pad for myself, is one brand of electronics better than another, don't know to much about that yet.

[@jon.crafted]

At this point…not really. It’s more so about preference, your budget and what you’re comfortable with. For me it was the iPad Pro and Huion drawing display tablet

[@JiosLife]

I paint in the same way

[@carlingram1003]

This looks cool. Much better pricing options than photoshop too. Out of interest did you use any reference for this painting?

[@user-rt7jl3cs4b]

And you think he will reply to your question...

[@carlingram1003]

@@user-rt7jl3cs4b Sure... why not?

[@NME10E]

Did you trace the under drawing or did you draw it?

[@user-rt7jl3cs4b]

He traces everything, he's a great youtube artist.

[@leonoradupreez9550]

What tablet and program are you using?

[@ReceiveMusic]

iPad Pro 12" and Clip Studio Paint

[@user-rt7jl3cs4b]

I am using iPad Pro 12" and Clip Studio Paint

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

Aluen girl

[@fuzzydragons]

Zooming in really close is def dangerous with digital lol get too focused on the details (i am sooo guilty of that lol)

[@kservant71]

Nice! What software? Procreate? Sketch?

[@kservant71]

Never mind, ha ha! Clip Studio Paint!

[@Jon0326]

YES my brother in Christ, YES

[@ritpop]

In a few years we eill have videos like this using ai, untill 2010 we had a massive problemn with digital art and now its the default. Idk, i think is nuts and sad at the same time.hope im wrong

[@ayaneagano6059]

What was it like before the digital art age? I’m younger and Gen Z, and I’ve had digital art since I was five, but also did a lot of traditional art. What was the perception you got in that time, and what do you think will happen with AI?

[@user-rt7jl3cs4b]

Artist Cesar Santos blows you out of the water.

[@paul_domici]

Digital painting is a good tool but I prefer something hand painted!

[@dallas88b]

Be aware if you try this app on your ipad..... until you buy it you cannot save what you created not can you export it. Pretty pointless trial software I think. (Worse still, it is subscription fee only, and, inexplicably, more expensive than the one off license fee for a mac or PC copy)

[@victorinosparkajen9405]

digital doesnt feel right like the texture and vibrations your brush makes as you feel it through your hand. its simply not the same process and emotive feeling especially when your brush decides to oops and lose a hair into your work.

[@tiagomesquita6980]

Shame Clip studio has that disgusting subscription based plan on tablets... I will keep pirating on the pc.

[@user-rt7jl3cs4b]

Digital art sucks.

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