Painting in Clip Studio Paint for the first time!

Huge thanks to Clip Studio Paint for sponsoring this video! It was really so cool to paint a FULL finished painting in a new program for the first time in over a decade.
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Do you use Clip Studio? What other tools or features should I try out?

[@kirbybrik]

I've been using CSP for a bit and it's cool seeing one of my favorite artists using the program! All your work is super inspiring- glad CSP reached out to you

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aw thank you so much!! 😄❤️

[@twinspired537]

You may already know this, but I recently discovered that Clip Studio supports adjustment layers in the same way that Photoshop does, so you don't necessarily need to merge your layers to a flat image before making colour adjustments. If you want to make some adjustments but keep painting underneath, you can do that! Of course you may still need to paint on top afterwards to integrate the changes, but I often just make a new layer for that - it depends on your preference, but it's good to know your options! :) I can't remember how many of the filters it supports, but it definitely includes brightness/contrast and levels adjustments. I love all your paintings and this one is no different - I've always admired your use of colour and your control over the composition. I think this timelapse taught me that I don't necessarily lack the technical skill to create paintings as beautiful as this, I just need to take more time over the planning - which is very encouraging! Thank you for sharing!

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

This is great to know, I’ll have to give adjustment layers in CSP a try next time!! I hadn’t realized that was possible ! And man it’s so true, planning makes SUCH a big difference for me, I found that when I started planning out my illustrations more thoroughly, it reduced the amount of times I quit halfway through dramatically. I think the overall results improved too! I know not everyone likes to have a straightforward planning stage but it definitely helps me a ton

[@elijahfredericks4245]

Your work ethic is insane and your personality is very respectful. Please keep doing what you doing Ms. Kurtz :)

[@Kelthulu89]

How you explain things is just fantastic. A walk-through of your process with the why as well really helps cement fundamentals. This video is also a great example that the tool doesn't make the artist, but knowledge and skill does.

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

I’m so glad to hear!! ❤ trying out new programs is a really fun way to stretch my fundamental knowledge to fill gaps in technical fluidity, that’s for sure!!

[@LionOfKingston]

Best teacher I have ever had. And I mean I buy almost everything you put up for sale

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aw this is so kind! I’m so happy to hear that you’ve found my educational work valuable!!! ❤❤❤

[@mangosday]

Hearing the thought process behind arranging the composition is so interesting and helpful!

[@idunaya]

First of all, the painting is so beautiful. You're always such an inspiration for me to work on my lighting. This was such an interesting video. I recently won a free subscription for csp but felt really overwhelmed by the thought of trying a new programm. I'm not very flexible and good with change. But since I have it I really want to try it out. I think your video might give me the motivation kick to finally use it. :)

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

It can be seriously tough to adjust to a new program, I totally understand what you mean. It took me about 3 days of spending an hour each day just playing around with tools and panels to feel comfortable enough to get going on this! I think for me a big part was just getting past the overwhelm of learning all the new menus and symbols and where everything is. Once I did that, I realized that functionally, it was very similar to what I was used to, and I ended up really enjoying the new tools. I hope you end up enjoying your experience too if you give it a try!

[@idunaya]

@@DevinElleKurtzArt Thank you so much. I think that is a good approach. I'm a photoshop (still an old version) user for years and all the menus and symbols really overwhelm me but there are also so many features I'd like to try. Playing around without the pressure of creating a finished piece sounds good. :) I will try it out...I just need to overcome the starting block. 😅

[@3X3Beastsu]

I went through the same process of switching from a program I'm used to (PS and Sai, to CSP). A friend had bought a Wacom tablet and it came with a 12 months CSP Pro subscription and he gave it to me to try it (he already had the lifetime CSP higher tier). I honestly didn't like it at first because it felt very overwhelming and complicated. There are so many buttons and so many options for every little tool. Fast forward 1 month, and I was using CSP 100% of the time hahah. I won't go crazy and do a review, especially because I'm a total fan now, but I honestly consider that it's the ultimate drawing/painting program because of how complete the tools are. And considering its price, it feels like a steal tbh (especially that it's often on discount). I even prefer it by a long stretch to Procreate on my newly bought iPad. There are tons of tutorials, on YT especially on their channel and website.

[@TraktorTarzan]

@@3X3Beastsu i still cant believe i bought a such good program for only $20, on sale. and its one time purchase. it was very daunting to get into, but now its just smooth sailing, and theres so many easy to use shortcuts that makes the drawing experience smoother

[@HappyKatze]

Very informative and helpful! I just moved to CSP from photoshop 2 months ago and when I saw you use the perspective tool. I was amazed. I did not even know they had that.

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Their perspective tools are really great, since using them for this video I’ve actually started doing all my first perspective layins in clip studio! Such easy grids to set up!

[@jmercedesd]

Ahhh, I've seen your art around for YEARS, I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel!

[@lilmissy2273]

I’m so happy you made a new video on KZbin!! I love your artwork and enjoy how you explain stuff!! It motivates me to keep going at it with my artwork and found my passion for illustration thanks to you!!

[@sansketches]

I don't have clip studio paint but I watched it till the end because Devin's artworks are so gorgeous. And I love the way you explained the process. Thank you so much for all your efforts for making this video. Please stay healthy. ♡

[@velvetgrit6249]

I learned more about Clipstudio from your spirited challenge painting than I did in a year of beginner use. Thank you so much for getting into explaining the use and functions of tools and layering methods. I learned a lot of good practices that will save me time and help me iterate faster in the future!

[@Trujones]

Your field painting tutorials saved my life 🥹

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

I'm so glad to hear!!

[@SummerHisasihi]

I’m so happy you made a new video on KZbin too, you and your art and your old videos always inspire me :)

[@jessicalund9269]

Thanks so much for such an insightful and fun tutorial! You are such an inspiration to me Devin❤❤

[@jamescandyland]

Awesome video! It’s so cool to see all the research and visual development that you put into your art!

[@divinepf]

It's so cool to see how much you play with different colors after seeing the finished piece on IG and being amazed at how all the colors work together

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aw thank you!! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it!! ❤

[@CreativeSteve69]

This video popped up on my timeline. Glad it did to. As a primary Clip Studio Paint user going on my 6th year using it. This was very refreshing to see you experiment with the program. I had no idea it had all of the tools in it's disposal that you used. I use the pgoram mostly for fun and had no idea it had all of this depth into it. Thanks for showcasing this. Next time I hop into it now, I for sure going to experiment more on it. I subbed as well. :)

[@japanmush369]

Beautiful!! I’ve been following your art for awhile you’ve been a huge inspiration

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aw thank you so much!

[@doublearabbit831]

That was so fun and informative. Great work Devin. I learned a lot in those 15 minutes of watching you paint. Thank you.

[@KellCarr_]

Amazing work as always! I appreciate how thoughtful and thorough you are in your explanations. You’re a great teacher! ❤

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aw thank you so much!!!

[@artgirl28]

I love how do your research! It gives the painting a lot more depth, and tells a story!✨😌🤌🏽✨

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

One of my favorite parts of the process!!! I learn so much!!

[@artgirl28]

@@DevinElleKurtzArt i’m glad we have that in common! It’s my favorite part too! “The more you know”😊

[@liamgregoriades1354]

Wow, this piece is beautiful ! I really love your work and seing your use of Clip Studio is giving me many ideas to continue to explore the program even as a beginner digital painter. There's a lot thay i still don't know how to do but videos like this helps a lot ! Thank you for sharing your process like that it's really inspiring 🥰

[@crlake]

Gorgeous.

[@talevaters0720]

the art is beautiful! I have recently bought CSP and it's cool that you're using it also! :D your art inspires me!

[@charliewolfmond]

OMG I love your art so much, I've seen so many of your pictures on pinterest but never really knew about the artist. I'm so glad I just coincidentally discovered your channel 🥰

[@SdudyoyO]

I truly love that the Internet allows us to gain such insightful knowledge into the process of other artists, I learned so much by watching this video! I've been using CSP for around six years, but without any prior Photoshop or illustration program experience, I'm still constantly learning about features within Clip Studio that I never knew existed. I've been wanting to start learning digital painting, but it always seems intimidating, yet seeing your process, though it takes a lot of practice and experience to improve, shows that it isn't as complicated as I've been thinking! Of course, I need to learn color balancing, and lighting first, as well as get better at working in perspective and imagining the 3D space, it can be hard to figure these things out without being taught, so videos like these, that share this knowledge for free, are a godsend! I've been following you on Twitter for years, but this is my first time watching a video of yours! Time to subscribe!

[@Lola_in_the_Black]

So nice to see you try out the program I use :)

[@justinchan9476]

what a informative video in such a short time! Thank you so much for this😍

[@Novaconis]

I follow you on twitter, so glad I found your YT channel your art style is so impressive and appealing, your one of my favorite artists! Have a great day/night!

[@commander7898]

You're so talented!

[@parfaitcell3067]

The illustration is tooooo goooood 🤯

[@l4ura_04]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge, your tips are very useful, I was having a difficult time because I felt stuck in my illustration process, you inspired me to continue.

[@jj9268]

I just found out about your channel and I really admire the way you use colours!!

[@mistabon]

wonderful painting! btw, if you open the navigator window, there's an easy flip canvas option, as well as canvas rotation, zoom, etc. So you don't have to go the toolbar every time or create an action. It also has a record timelapse feature under "File", which creating quick painting vids is so easy now. :)

[@tititecloclo]

Thank you so much for this video ! I recently got CSP for my personal work, but I've been kind of afraid to use it since I use PS daily for my work. This is so encouraging !

[@InfinitySiam]

Nice work and it looks like you are having fun with this new software

[@rowanfrankert2949]

Amazing work as always! The one thing I really love about Clip is it's diversity and the ease of setting up the workspace for your own personal needs. One thing I use is the Navigation window. It's like having multiple tools in one; it zooms (with a few different presets for that, including a 100% zoom, as well as "fit to nav" and "fit to zoom"), and it rotates, including resetting the rotation with a click of a button. It's also an easy flip-canvas short cut! I think it would be really help you, as I saw you flipping your canvas a lot.

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

This is a great tip!!! I’ll have to try that out!

[@adrianadanielaramirezahuma6959]

honestly your brushes have save me a ton of time for doing backgrounds for my class's animations

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

I’m so glad to hear that!

[@o0DnDing0o]

OMGGGG! I've been a huge fan since 2012. Just wanted to say you inspired me to pursue a career in digital art and now I had a chance to work on Videogames's production. Thank you so much! Keep on inspiring! ^^

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Wow that’s so amazing to hear!!! Huge congrats! Thanks for sticking around with me all these years too!

[@adrianazacarias6335]

Stunning! I use CSP too (though not all of the features because I can't paint backgrounds even if my life depends on it lol), my personal favorite feature is the variety of brushes, I simply love them all, and even have some of yours there too that I absolutely love to use. You are an inspiration to me, I hope for you only the best.

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Their brush engine is fantastic!!! Definitely a huge selling point. I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed my brushes too! Thank you!! ❤

[@domsarts4222]

yay new videoooo!! love the final piece so much :)

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aww yay thank you!

[@artbygeekiicorn]

My gosh… to see all those many lanterns already gives me a headache. You’re truly an amazing artist!

[@3X3Beastsu]

I literally just discovered your channel yesterday and I'm in love with your process videos. I learned so much and it filled me with confidence to challenge myself with subjects that I usually avoid. I noticed that you stopped posting videos for months, so I'm lucky to stumble upon your newest video :D Cheers~!

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Hopefully more to come soon!! I’m happy you’ve been enjoying them ❤

[@intothefix975]

Great Video glad to see your posting again. Since you finished Mother of Sharks you should make a short story with Clip Studio! It has panel setups etc. cant wait to check out your book in May.

[@devjesusc]

Waw te quedó super!

[@emmacarena7103]

thank you as always for sharing your process and explaining so clearly ! i love how you tried to show us many different tools of cps. do you think you will stick to Photoshop? i too I'm using ps from a long time, but cps seems to have all Photoshop tools.. and more !

[@maranmarvel9359]

Thanks 😊

[@savvysod8995]

You don't post often but when you do It's😙👌 Working on colors always intimidate me because It's a balancing act between several colors while making a piece distinct and easy to look at. U manage to do both! Always a fan of ur work

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Aw thank you so much!! Color is such a complex topic, it can be really intimidating!!!

[@douglasalexArt]

Oh, you back ❣

[@emiroy710]

Woow you're amazing

[@nongthaibao3794]

welcome legend back into YT, we been missing you

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

🙏🏻😄❤️

[@patricio3100]

I've been following you on Insta since a long time and I love your art, just found about your yt channel, greetings from Chile

[@brandonwarren6465]

It is so fun to see your process and satisfying watching it all slowly evolve into such a beautiful piece! Your dedication to accurate research and attention to detail is top notch too! You are extremely talented and I hope you are encouraged to make more content soon :)

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

This is such a kind comment, thank you so much! ❤

[@user-ic4iq1oj9w]

the video is wonderful, but can I ask where did you download the rakes brushes?

[@doaflamingo3713]

the only thing csp needs now is huge resolution brush optimization and canvas. Anything above 10k is overkill for it

[@vasile5477]

Is that… *really* our culture? It’s- *gorgeous*

[@edyard910]

Очень классные видео, побольше бы уроков) спасибо ❤

[@ArtdesignStudio1]

Nice

[@emilyjane6088]

Seeing your face is amazing - YES I know that's creepy. BUT PLEASE HEAR ME OUT. 10 years ago, I would come in from school, 12 yr old me would sit at photoshop with my old af tablet and browse DeviantART. My three favourite artists to check up on new uploads was TamberElla, Yuumei, and TincekMarincek. I hope you guys know how much of an impact you had on us younger folks who are grown ups today! I still check up on all three of you - and continue to be amazed by what fantastic professionals you all are now. It feels like I'm seeing a long time old acquaintance, whose art is a teddy bear that got me through many tough days and is partly why I never stopped drawing! So thank you :) keep up the great work as always!!!! (I only wish to know which artists you used to look up to back then!)

[@waffleisaloser1569]

i've been using csp since late 2020 and half the stuff you used in this video i've never once touched. there's so much i don't know about this software, i'm embarrassed 😭

[@prettyspectrum6371]

I'm always like when artists I follow to try the program I use so that they can give me tips lol

[@PineApple-rw3qv]

Did you go to college for art? Maybe school? I’m a senior in high school and I’m trying to figure out what I want to do with my art skills. Is what you do now what your were planning to when you were younger?

[@halicusdiaarcan102]

Thank you for the video! I was wondering how Clip Studio fares, especially as someone who mostly uses krita and can't afford photoshop :D

[@marrow94]

Hi, did you draw that sketch in Clip Studio too? I mean the one you show before the lanterns’ reference pics. I’m calling it a sketch but wow it’s already so good!

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

That one I did in Procreate! Thank you!

[@tay5088]

hey i'm torn i really enjoyed watching this and learning about the process , did you go to a collage ? get a degree ? I'm torn because i'm really considering dropping out of architecture school to pursue my career in 2D and 3D art . i think i can learn more from cgma, schoolism and all these artists online rather then the university i go to even if i change my major . my only worry is whether not having a degree will hold me back in life

[@kzx_gaming1000]

first of all, I'd like to thank KZbin for suggesting this video on my feed, i was following you on Instagram and didn't really know you had a KZbin channel till now. That being said, I loved how detailed and carefully explained your video was. Also one question, how long did it take you to finish this piece of art, and did it take more than the usual cause you are using a new software?

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

In total the recording was about 32 hours and I’d say yes, my guess is that in photoshop it would have been more like 20-25 hours! There’s always some extra time involved with new programs! But I think also it’s because i decided to take it as slow as possible due to it being a new program. I was valuing result > speed pretty heavily

[@kzx_gaming1000]

@@DevinElleKurtzArt yeah, makes sense, and i love your approach really as well as the amount of patience you have to finish this piece

[@tay5088]

also how long does is it required for a concept artists to work on a piece and other then making illustrations what are other things skills you think is required for someone to be a professional concept artists

[@caseyb5374]

10/10 great job, and as you can tell by my pfp I am a dragon nerd

[@arteliisa]

Did you paint the thumbnail in procreate or photoshop or somewhere else? I find making thumbnails so helpful!

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

I painted the thumbnail in Procreate!

[@Ren-nu9hw]

I really like it I learned alot but I think the colors are too warm for my preference and I think I can't find something interesting in the characters but I like the background and details+lightning and thank you you're amazing

[@Ren-nu9hw]

To be exact the dragon wings and face could have more characters wrinkles shapes etc its too shiny and smooth for me and the boys pants texture are a bit wooly?? Lmao idk how to explain it

[@OfirWasHere]

Hey Devin lovely video thank you for sharing the proccess, How can I learn art?, I cant find proper way to learn it

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

I think there are tons of resources right here on KZbin for free! If I was starting from the ground up I’d likely exhaust all the free options here on KZbin before starting to pay for courses from teachers I admire!

[@OfirWasHere]

@@DevinElleKurtzArt Yeah I would definity use the free content on youtube however it gets overwhelming sometimes and I get lost. Also do you have a discord server?.

[@KaterynaM_UA]

I cannot use CSP. It's awesome, I recommend it to those just starting out but after over a decade in Photoshop it's just too weird for me. T_T

[@ningyom4852]

Hi, great video 💙 thanks a lot. I always wanted to learn clipstudio but being an Adobe user for all the purposes, I'm scared of clipstudio! And I have a question if you have time to kindly answer. I have the weirdest process for digital painting! I've never seen anyone doing it this way! I do the line art in Abobe Illustrator, add flat colours, which in my opinion results in a clean satisfying piece, and then add light and shadow and texture in Photoshop! Should I stop doing it this way? Is this process so wrong?

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

If you like working this way, I don’t think there’s any issue at all! Workflow is all about personal preference and style!

[@ningyom4852]

@@DevinElleKurtzArt I see... I feel so relieved. Thank you so much 💙

[@nacergharbi4309]

Hi I have waited you for years to see how you can paint a ghibli trees

[@ImmoLtg]

Dope I just don’t like clip studios layout. I prefer sketchbook (mobile) idk how it looks on pads or pc tho

[@Mystic_Dragon_Art]

CSP is my own art program of choice, so it was neat to see you use CSP beyond just demonstrating your CSP brushes (which are also great by the way). My own favorite features are the tool property menu because of it's small size. It's so easy to modify brushes on the fly without calling up a big menu that covers the screen unlike in Photoshop or the Affinity programs. Also, I really like the sub tool system rather than everything just being considered a "brush." Makes it really easy to switch between brushes, pencils, pens, and the like with shortcut keys. Maybe CSP's best feature is just how customizable the interface is overall.

[@MathiasZamecki]

I love clip studio paint I would defo move from photoshop toxic relationship lol but the only thing that holds me back is that photoshop is faster with effects and adjustments layers sliders and stuff. Clip is always choking with blur and simple stuff like hue saturation

[@MathiasZamecki]

awesome painting as always!

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Ohhhh that’s good to know, I haven’t played around too much comparing the two in that way. I think it’s likely I’ll be using both programs going forward since CSP has some tools photoshop lacks and vice versa

[@Shadowthevampire]

Please redo this video for now there is ver 3.0 wanna know your toughts.

[@ChristosRym]

I found her grass brushsets through reference from another yt video, yesterday. I had no idea she is in fact a woman.

[@Raygaldhd]

You so cute 🥰

[@buuthaiquang6066]

Thank you for using Vietnamese instead of Chinese when you prefer to lanterns. Most people get this wrong but Mid-Autumn Festival origins from Vietnam. All of the video I search always say "Chinese lanterns", it's frustrating.

[@gorequillnachovidal]

you are now an adult

[@malakaithedemigod]

Procreate is still better imo in certain aspects. Price wise, simplicity and convenience. It has everything a artist needs, especially on the go

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

I have so many friends who adore procreate but it’s been a real uphill battle for me to get my footing with! I’m finally comfortable sketching in it but painting hasn’t been easy yet hahaha I do want to keep trying until I get there because the convenience factor

[@arteliisa]

I literally almost screamed out of joy seeing you here on KZbin again speaking to the camera!!! It reminds me a lot of your older “How to deaw anything “ video, which changed my life (I am not kidding 👀🥹) Soooo yayyyyy!!! So happy about this right now❤😂

[@DevinElleKurtzArt]

Awww I’m so happy to hear!! ❤❤

[@kozwiz2385]

You should draw an asian dragon better than that easten dragon