How to draw Anime: ✦ Character Illustration Process in Clip Studio Paint [Tutorial]

[@camlens]

You know this might actually be the first REAL full process video on KZbin. Instead of clicking on a video and having a sketch nearly fully rendered then watching them color and add minor details. Great Job.

[@kurohshiro]

I thought this part with references and setting up the canvas is so crucial to any art process because it sets the fundamentals. I wanted to include it because of that. Thanks for your comment!

[@VillainViran]

Heartmush is one other artist I follow who will showcase everything from gathering references to sketching to the finished work :D

[@Senayoshy]

Looks like you need to broaden your search, there are so many artist out there that show the full process lol

[@diazluthviansyah7924]

​@@Senayoshy literally

[@generationm2059]

This video is going to inspire me to get back to making art. Thank you so much!

[@최자은-i9c]

I'm a Korean fan. The painting is so beautiful I always support you. Thank you so much for the tutorial video. I was going to ask you about the brush, but thank you so much for writing it down

[@hanlinoring]

only a minute in and i've already learned smth :0 compiling references in a different canvas using multiple layers was GENIUS why did i not realize i could do thisASDRTYUIKJHGFD 😭😭

[@kurohshiro]

Ahh thank you! I just find it convenient, so you dont have to look for the same refs every time you open the project again^^ I sort them to know what ref is used for which part :)

[@chikitooo.]

Exactly what I was thinking too! Beautiful art, great video, useful tips and tricks... Thank you Kuroshiro!

[@ghoulexkillerdrawing2594]

I know this video is a tutorial but I heavily appreciate the fact that you didn't have an immediate pose and perfect rough phase. It just makes me as a fellow artist feel better for not having 'perfect' rough sketches. Love your process of rendering and all the details 100/10

[@zyaoven]

im so happy you posted a detailed tutorial!! this was so helpful and i love the rendering part sm, your style makes it so satisfying to watch!! ✨

[@kurohshiro]

omg thank you so much for your kind words! I am really encouraged to do more, i already have something exciting planned^^

[@IamSoup09]

*When their sketches are cleaner than your lineart:* Anyways, I love detailed tutorials like this! I know all people making tutorials try their best, but this is a lot more detailed than any I've seen so far.

[@kurohshiro]

Ah thanks, I don't know what is considered as 'too much information' and what's not. I didn't want to make it that long but neither too short.

[@IamSoup09]

@@kurohshiro It was perfect!

[@EsilSence]

Your videos are super helpful and inspiring to watch, especially with your tips interspersed through them. Thank you.

[@Camellia0313]

参考資料まで出してくれてるからとても参考になります！ありがとうございます！

[@VaYgrMakkaan]

your video is literally having me a rush of an instant injection of inspiration, since i already struggle with making the rough sketch, just seeing another artist do their thing fills me with the determination i don't have myself thanks for taking your time on recording everything! it's a miracle to see this WHOLE process, from 1 inspiration, to the last step, thanks for this.

[@timatola9997]

Ich kann's nicht glauben, dass man erstmal einfach so gut malen und dann noch solch ein ausgezeichnetes Tutorial machen kann. Einfach fantastisch!

[@odango1932]

ほんとに大好き！！！ずっと見ていたい綺麗な絵

[@kurrrraudo]

i follow you on instagram for a while now and im really happy to see more of your process! im glad that you seem more confident to the point where u can post videos like this

[@kurohshiro]

Aw thats a sweet comment, thank you! Yeah i am always a bit worried when it comes to videos..first i have to expose possible mistakes I do, uncertainties and who knows...maybe someone is shocked to see artists get inspired by other artists. But I am trying to post more, maybe even with a voice over one day^^

[@unclemogi]

This video is actually really helpful when it comes to the sketch and final render process, I've also been semi-struggling with organization and prepping canvases (which most artists often seem to forget when it comes their videos, I mean no offense to anyone) when it comes to Clip Studio Paint as a new artist in training and I really appreciate for you showing the necessary steps

[@ScalpelAS]

this is such an amazing work yet the most shoking thing for me is that every layer set to normal, no blending modes.. this is crazy, true magic. admire your skill

[@jakurpa]

Love your video, it shows your skill and all the hard work it took to get to this level. I learned something new about clip studio as well, thank you for that. But what me struck most is the willingness to show your use of reference material in this video. Some people still think you need to this all by heart, thank you for showing that is not the case.

[@kurohshiro]

Yeah, and to be honest I was really nervous uploading, this. the photo refs..well but other artists art as visual reference and inspiration is still rarely seen in guides. But to be honest everyone gets inspired by all the art shared online. I find it pretty interesting to see how other artists shade, how rough their brush work is etc. its inspiring for my own art :)

[@Sutiiru]

Wow! I love seeing your workflow and how you set everything up! I cant wait to get started with Clip Paint. I JUST bought my first digital art pad. cant wait to watch more tutorials!

[@naomi9413]

it must be so therapeutic to render like this! my art recently has been the complete opposite lol. thats what i love about art

[@luvly_Isadorable]

This was sooo helpful! This is the best drawing tutorial i have ever seen. It was so calming and relaxing to watch. I loved it soo much! Your tips are very helpful and you helped me understand rendering better. Also using gray as the base color first is genius!! You are very inspiring and when you put the references all on one canvas, it really made everything soo much simpler and extremely helpful! 🥹Thank you very much! I also love your art!! 😉❤️ You earned a new sub for sure! 😊💞🫶🏽

[@jaxkk1119]

Damn, thx for listing down all the resources and details, that is very kind and helpful for anyone to learn!

[@kurohshiro]

Aw thanks! I am hoping it can provide any value :)

[@dcspace64]

First time seeing this channel and video, I really like the way you showed your references and base sketches. Don't really see many artists do this in such a way you did. Great tips!

[@thegremlinstarii]

I bow down to you and thank you from the bottom of my heart! I will watch this video over and over until I too can become a god at art 🥹💜✨

[@Chunsiiiiiik]

im so glad that algorithm brought me here i learned so much tips like lineart, final detailing and reminded tips that i forgotten thank u so much

[@sleepy-_-head]

I hope one day I'll achieve something just like you and be proud of how far I've come, thank you, ❤

[@PC_volt]

One of the clearest workflow explanations around. Will definitely recommend it.

[@Georgebahaahart]

I looked at ur channel and I couldn't believe how much did u improve. Now I have real hope that some day or some year I might become a pro like you

[@vodarii]

you are so underrated.... THIS IS A HEAVENLY TIMELAPSE YOU EARNED A NEW SUB 💗💗💗

[@justafan4885]

the comments are right ! never seen a process like this before. its so helpful and it really shows you the steps without pointing them out. truly an amazing work :)

[@HankHillBentOver]

Wow I never knew how helpful the selection tool was until now

[@Sho4951..]

I loved that you showed the complete process, all your tips are really useful, I hope you continue with your videos.❤ ohh and I really love your style it's just perfect✨

[@biyazord]

Thank you for sharing such a complete process, usually the rendering part is like "poof done !" The speed of the video is pleasant to watch and the little captions you add are helpful. Also great artstyle ✨✨✨

[@soufre104]

Thank you so much for sharing such a detailed art process ❤ This is really helpful and i learned some new tips from you. Love your works!!!

[@kurohshiro]

Thank you very much for the lovely comment :)

[@PenroseGarden]

Thank you so much for the detailed tutorial! and it's so helpful that you show a bit on how you organize your layers!

[@lilith-4687]

I really love the process of this painting I've learned so many things especially when using references thank you again so much love your artworks💜💜

[@kurohshiro]

I am glad it could provide some help, thank you very much^^

[@sabrinagarcia3180]

been using clip studio and i never knew you can have another window for reference, this info is BIG, thank you and love your art process

[@eiztdrex7052]

Nice job, I'm impress

[@seinarutsuki01]

i really love the way you shading the clothes

[@thefoxindora]

its such a great idea to put your thing to see the whole canvas flipped now you dont have to flip your canvas so many times!

[@alvianowar5993]

As a beginner i used to wonder how does people make a fan art? When is it original and doesn't become just copying the whole thing. This video was really helpful. I actually understood some part where and why you added some of shogun's feature or the suit wearing girls part of the dress. Thank you. I generally don't understand timelapse much cause me dumb dumb. But this was really great video

[@sonnytok2041]

the choice of music is nice, and this is fhe first time i saw the full process of getting idea. thanks for share!

[@chadesu7837]

this is so helpful!! thank your for generously showing your work process including your layers and brushes ;A;

[@SocketedSocket]

Thank you for this video. The rendering part is always the toughest part for me, especially using the previous rough colors as base, and then paint anew on top. This was a great way to visualize and understand it better.

[@speedfull8687]

👍🏻Thank you for teaching us👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻🤧

[@SyccRi]

This is super helpful. I usually dont know where to start when it's about sketch and rendering, i just do whatever i think i should and it became messy and the result wouldn't satisfy me. i love you and this video 😣 tysm for this, it's so hard to find a detailed explanation about the process itself.

[@syafinda]

came at the right time. It's hard for me to learn to color, but this video really helped me. And finally I know how people color their work. Thank You. It really helps🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@kurohshiro]

That's awesome to hear, thank you^^

[@Doucer]

kuro!! i've been following your work for a good while now and this process video is really helpful! thank you for sharing and for being inspiring !

[@kurohshiro]

Thank you very much :3

[@hopefulkoronesuki5608]

really nice step by step process and raiden. earned a new sub and I will definitely incorporate some of these steps to my process! thanks!

[@ym-oj5ki]

every pixels of your art is so good

[@Zvromi]

Finally a real process of someone’s workflow! Very inspiring :D

[@viole_23]

This is Amazing, this video encourages me to practice my art too🙌🙌

[@freeappsenjoyer]

im struggle with coloring, and your tutorial just pop up in my yt homepage. this is really helpful! i will using your tutorial for my study, thank you so much for this.

[@kurohshiro]

Thank you so much for your comment, means a lot to me :)

[@azure6557]

I am very happy to see your illustration making. I'll be using it as a reference!！

[@eiaoi]

Powerful majestic work👏 thanks for sharing process

[@kue2790]

I learn many new things from this video, thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@viona1605]

Hello there❤ I just recently discovered your video and you don’t know how much I have learned as a beginner during just the first 3 mins of your video 😭❤️ ty so much for being so detailed, the way you explained it really helps me a lot

[@UnwaveringLolyx]

As a beginner, this video is help me a lot. Thanks !

[@jennishowsyou]

I love that you did not limit yourself to the creases of fabric from the original concept and pulled from many other references like the crease of the pocket taken from male clothing picture. I would love to use this for the first time. Where do I find and buy the program?

[@Yash7_]

This is so helpful, you are so resourceful, this video is most precious, thank you so much!!

[@user-vh5ns1xb7o]

This is a very detailed technique and a very easy to follow video. Finally your illustration is very nice!!　(From Japan

[@BasilHomadi]

Nice art as always❤❤ I would like to see a normal speed version of your process Keep up the good work!

[@cajapizza2438]

The sketch to the lineart i was thinking "yea i could do that" then you started painting the hair and WHAT. how are you so good at colors shadows rendering everything. I just color pick, cell shade n call it a day 💀 Amaizing art

[@ShiKaicho]

Thanks a lot! I've been feeling very unmotivated lately because my drawing skills sucks and I feel like its meaningless to continue since it's bad anyway. Now I feel like picking up my pen again after watching the video. Great tutorial video and that's a sub for you!😁

[@magicswordz]

From this I learned... I need to learn how to make use of Clip studio paint a lot better. So many features used I couldn't keep track.

[@bunnycat24]

you opened my eyes with the unsplash recommendation ong

[@andreviana5012]

Thank you so much for this video, I was having a hard time trying to make my drawings look better and learn the best ways to shade and ink so this was super helpful!

[@Ochi-Ka]

Not only are you good at character, you’re good at backgrounds! I’m never going to draw like you 😭

[@yosht6110]

oh you absolute godsend you even linked your brushes!

[@Unknown-kl9mm]

love the part where i completely understood the greyscale! amazing video 💀💀

[@mayh3m3d]

I'm going to give this method a try. I usually go for a cell shaded approach with the lasso fill tool and references I use are mainly from comics and manga I like. My biggest issue is that I never know what I want to draw🤣. Thanks for the video.

[@EnjoyYourLif3]

THANK YOU so much for this. I did not know that you can do it this way! You have open my eyes! Thank you!

[@laz_kwn]

omygod i did not know you had a channel! I'm so glad i found you! Thank you for posting this video 🙏

[@dysurn]

ahh i really admire your artstyle and especially rendering process!! is there any chance that you'll make such video for procreate too? that would be very nice

[@-day9293]

Recently done for watching some of your videos im so impressed, so many tips i've didn't know. Thank you so much and i really love your art 🥺❤❤

[@insanemitskifan]

your art is so good, and I learned a lot of things in this video, thank you !!💖

[@regine6573]

This is so amazing. Love how very detailed it looks and give the illusion of being realistic. Btw, can I request for a step by step tutorial on how to color illustrations. As a beginner in the field, I am having trouble finding a decent tutorial on this

[@Murasakiii7]

It is so detailed! I had leant something in your video and I love your art style!

[@NOIZZZ.666]

Das sieht mega geil aus! Viel dank für deine Videos!

[@Aelxi]

Woo wut da hell that is exactly how I wanted to draw Raiden for so long! A Mafiaish suit look with a sword. Kinda gangsta looking. Always had the idea but never materialised with my noob skill issue lmaoo Awesome work and well done! Thks for sharing your process!

[@malpractical]

this is so fascinating and so cool and the final piece is so beautiful like???? thank you so much for posting the process

[@miruu9108]

Thank you so much for this!! u've been my favorite illustrator for years and seeing your process is truly mesmerizing 🛐

[@Laexxay]

This was amazing! I loved it. Could you make a coloring tutorial? I saw you uploaded a colouring speedpaint four years ago, but I think it would be incredible to have a tutorial without speedpaint so we see the detailed process. Thank you very much! Nice job :)

[@shhhuna]

i've learned so much watching this video omg i have no word to describe how thankful i am rn 😭😭 i'm in love with your style and it is insane how much effort you put into your art but it is truly worth it!! thank you so much for this tutorial

[@zelphaer]

This video is so great, thank you! I really admire your lineart. I've been watching your other videos trying to learn from your methods, so this really helps.

[@kurohshiro]

Oh thanks a lot! I am glad it can provide some sort of help^^

[@aly_914]

THIS IS AMAZING OMG !!! super detailed and helpful esp the rendering part! i enjoyed watching the whole process (i took notes >

[@witch_hat49]

Fellow german spotted! Also Amazing art, this video helps a lot, I might actually get a proper workflow now

[@I3atosai]

Can this be a normal series on your channel? Thank you for sharing your process, as a beginner you are to anxious to start, don’t know where to start, or just need the motivation. This provides so much information!

[@Rei-ic4ij]

ahh i love your art style so much

[@TinyShoken]

Amazing video! Perfect music choice and really helpful tutorial on your rendering. I've just subbed, so hope to see a lot more from you in the near future! :D

[@kurohshiro]

Aw thanks for noticing the music! Usually I go with some electro/metal stuff but I thought that this is slightly distracting to be a tutorial video lol Anyways, thanks for your comment!

[@ryuko_1918]

voiceovers would be nice but still this vid rocks since it's actually showing us how he makes decisions

[@din2931]

thank you so, so much for spending time and making this. It is really helpful!! I've been drawing for a bit now, and i have always been doing line-less illustrations, but recently, i wanted to learn how to do lineart, and your video literally saved me❤❤❤ I'm sure that my first trys will be Painful to look at, but i will do my best !!!

[@pastaisyummy1110]

I love your art sm I hope to be able to have one tenth of your skill when it comes to rendering at some point 😭😭

[@izari2161]

love your art process!!!

[@vlvvvvvvv]

im so in love with your tutorial cuz your explanation is amazing and i finally understood how to work with references and colors in this program cuz i had a lot of troubles with this heh

[@Rarila]

This is amazing, both the art and the process! If you happen to use Procreate, could you do a tutorial for that app as well? I’m a begginer and since they have different tools/brushes it’s a challange to try and follow your process on a different app

[@kocml3xv]

thank you so much for posting this! I've been following your art for some time, and i adore the way you color and line! you're one of my biggest inspirations :D

[@sele9251]

your art is so pretty!! thanks for sharing with us ^^

[@vulkanlives3821]

Thanks for taking the time to create and upload this video. I really appreciate the effort you put into it -I also love the music! Very relaxing to listen to while I'm learning.

[@aaaaaaaaaa_101]

THIS IS INSANEEEEE WHAT YOURE SO AMAZING AND YOUR ART IS BEAUTIFUL AHJDSAGJHSADG

[@verdevestalia8769]

Thanks for your wonderful art! I admire your style and work, you motivate me to develop!

[@ukeruu]

man you make it clear and all out

[@urarahazu]

such an amazing work! I really love how you do everything. I can learn many things from your process. Thank you!