white-genesis:

@reyindee​ requested this stuff,

i’ll do my best at explaining ;’) this is kinda rough, but i hope you learn something from what i do!

so this was my finished artwork i just did lately, the programs i have used are paint tool sai and clip studio paint (also you can use photoshop)

and i drew moge-ko from mogeko castle as requested by @the-real-soji-abe

my brush settings are this: (note that I continuously change the dilution during the painting process–blending, density, persistence and size because they are important, also try them now to see it’s effect) (another note: this setting was used to make the sketch)

So let’s staaartt

First, make a sketch

Make an another layer, and put the color gray stuff behind the lineart (I ALWAYS USE DARK GREY FOR BASE)

Some colors on the back as well(another layer)

Start coloring! Start with darker colors! (note that i CHECKED THE “PRESERVE OPACITY” ON LAYER 4 WHILE PAINTING)

Then the lighter colors! Then make another– Do this continuously until you are satisfied! Imagine where the light and shadows are. (Important note: I combined the lineart(Layer 3) and color(Layer 4) because I am more comfortable with that)

Make another layer, turn the mode into overlay. Fill it with brighter light. (note: It’s in clipping group)

and then..go to CSP for effects and stuff

Use some blur effect, adjust color balance, tone curve, saturation which can be found Edit>Tonal Correction.. and lastly make another layer with the Mode (Lumi & Shade) back in PAINT TOOL SAI, and make it lively xD

the crappy tutorial ends here.

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If you’re wondering where you can find the mode thingy in Paint Tool SAI and Clip Studio Paint..