I will continue to explain how to draw a Halloween illustration from the previous article. In this second part, I will show you how to draw a background motif. Spooky tree Drafting I will draw the trunk and branches. Since it’s Halloween, I drew a dead tree and a shriveled tree. Rounding the ends of the branches gives it a suspicious look.   Fair Copy Create a new layer by reducing the opacity of the draft layer and draw the trunk and branches using the draft as a reference. I dared to draw a rattling and distorted line because it is a dead tree. After drawing the approximate lines, I …

In this article, I’ll explain how to draw this Halloween illustration in two parts. In this article, I’ll show you how to draw a Halloween motif in the first part and how to draw a background motif in the second part. We recommend these illustrations for deformed backgrounds and small items. Pumpkin Drafting Draw the shape as a horizontal skull, like a smashed circle, and take out the eyes and mouth area. Cleaning Book Lower the opacity of the draft layer and create a new layer and draw the outer frame. Draw a bump on the top and bottom and add a pigtail on top. Draw the eyes as a …

It’s very difficult to draw eyes symmetrically, isn’t it? You may have trouble drawing one eye well but not the other, or you may be worried that the left and right eyes are not balanced even though they should be the same size. In this article, I’d like to introduce a trick that allows you to draw both eyes at the same size! It’s a handy and quick technique that only digital technology can provide, so if you’re a beginner or an experienced illustrator, take a look! Introduction In this article, I’m going to use an illustration that has been pencilled in and cleaned up to make the explanation easier …

We released 2 new cloud brushes on June 25. 1. “Bird” brush You can decorate your canvas with this brush. Used to decorate a stationary. 2. “Petal 2” brush Useful when you want to add petal effects. Used as a background effect. We have provided a tutorial for this brush! PC: https://medibangpaint.com/en/use/2016/02/downloading-cloud-brushes-in-medibang-paint-pro/ Android: https://medibangpaint.com/en/use/2016/02/downloading-cloud-brushes-in-medibang-paint-android/ iPhone: https://medibangpaint.com/en/use/2016/02/downloading-cloud-brushes-in-medibang-paint-iphone/ iPad: https://medibangpaint.com/en/use/2016/02/downloading-cloud-brushes-in-medibang-paint-ipad/

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‘I can’t make a good line drawing digitally!’ I’m sure many of you are struggling with this. To improve the quality of your digital line drawings, you need to get used to drawing them, and if you know how to get used to them, your progress will be a lot faster. In this article, I’d like to introduce some tips on how to draw beautiful digital line drawings. This article is especially recommended for beginners who are new to digital, so please take a look! Let’s start over with “Ctrl+Z” until the ideal line is drawn First of all, one of the great advantages of illustrating digitally is that you …

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Only 3 steps! Make your flattened line drawings super-dimensional in 5 minutes! This year’s theme is “line drawing”! I got a convincing draft drawn and penciled in! But when I erase the draft, it doesn’t look good. If you’ve just started to draw illustrations or comics, I’m sure you’ve experienced this often. The only way to learn to draw clean lines is to practice, of course. But I’m going to show you three simple techniques that you can practice just by reading them and make them look like it!   1Let’s draw the object in the foreground over a line Before we get to the pen in, let’s start with …

  In this article, I’m going to share with you a handy feature that actually exists: “Gap Closing”! Please use it in conjunction with Let’s get a handle on the “Extensions”!!   “Closing the Gap” The “Close Gap” feature is a feature that allows you to use the “Bucket” and “Auto Select” tools to ignore gaps in the area you are trying to select and select the area. For example, let’s say there is a gap in the line drawing (see the image below). (See the image below.) If you try to paint your hair with the bucket tool in this state, if you don’t use the “Close Gap” function, …

In this article, I’m going to show you a handy feature that makes painting so much easier, the “Bucket” tool and the “Auto Select” tool’s “Extend/Scale”! It’s a feature that’s on every device, so make sure you take advantage of it! You can also take a look at How to use “Close Gaps” for more information!   What does it do? Scale is a feature that allows you to extend or reduce the scope of the image when using the Bucket or Auto Select tools. For example, let’s say you want to paint the line art in the image below with the Bucket tool. Without the “Enhance” option, there will …

The pure white clouds in the blue sky are very familiar to us. When illustrating an outdoor scene such as a meadow or the sea, clouds can be a very refreshing and nice accent. However, since clouds are spindly and not uniform in shape, many people may wonder how to draw them. So, in this article, I’ll show you how to draw clouds in a basic way. If you’re interested in drawing clouds, check it out.   1. Draw the positioning Here, we’ll look at how to draw a single cloud purely without considering angles and placement first. Clouds are one of the hardest materials to capture the shape of …

Colored and glossy lips are very cute and attractive, aren’t they? In this article, we’ll show you how to apply a glossy, moisturized lip. Line drawing Draw the outline of the mouth and lips. The edges of the mouth will be in the shade, so I’ll make them a little thicker.   Paint your lips Using a thick airbrush, apply the primer color to the entire lip. With the airbrush on, select a transparent color and erase it from the contour of the lips to form the shape. Select the base color and then use the blur brush to blur the borders. Create a new layer and change the layer …

Many of you may have left gaps in the bucket tool when you painted the color on it like this. If there are too many gaps, the color of the background will be visible through the gaps and it will look bad. I’ll show you how to get rid of those gaps easily with this illustration. Let’s take a look at the steps. First, create a new layer, select a new layer, and then select the area outside of your character by holding down the Shift key and clicking on a blank area. If you can’t select all the details with the Auto Select tool, use the Selector Pen tool …

If you want to draw a standing figure, I recommend ContraPost When you try to draw a standing figure, does it ever look somewhat unnatural? Normally, humans have a tendency not to stand on a stick unless they intend to. So if you want to draw a natural standing posture, I recommend that you try to draw it with a contraposture in mind. So let’s take a look at Contra Post.   What is contra post? Contraposto is a word of Italian origin and refers to the state of standing with much of your weight on one leg. By dropping the center of gravity to one leg and shifting the …

I’m going to show you the making of a watercolor style loose character!   Draw an outline First, draw the outline of the character. If it’s difficult to start drawing immediately, it’s easier to make a clean line if you do a rough rough sketch. In this case, I made the outline of the character looser because it is watercolor style. The trick is not to draw the lines too tightly. This time, I used a mechanical pencil (B) for the outline. It is not included by default, so you need to download it from “Add Brush”. It also makes the lines look looser if you make them stronger or …

One of the most beloved animals in Japan since ancient times is the fox and the wolf. At first glance, the bodies of foxes and wolves look similar to those of dogs, but each has its own characteristics. It’s important to understand the characteristics of foxes and wolves in order to draw them differently from dogs and cats. So, let’s take a closer look at the characteristics of both foxes and wolves in this article.   1. How to draw the fox Features of the fox Foxes are generally thin and lithe, and their faces are somewhat sharp. The following characteristics of foxes give them this impression. ＜The Fox’s Characteristics. …

Shiba Inu, Pug, St. Bernard, and many other types of dogs. The balance of their faces and the size and shape of their bodies differ depending on the type of dog, so it can be easy to get confused when trying to draw a different type of dog. So, here I’ll show you how to draw different kinds of dogs. In addition to small dogs such as Chihuahuas and other small dogs, we also show you how to draw large dogs with droopy ears, so be sure to check out the breed you’re interested in. You can find out how to draw a basic dog or cat in the following …

Have you ever painted your hair with color but felt like it wasn’t enough? In this article, I’ll show you a technique you can use to finish your illustrations. I’ll show you how to use it with this girl’s illustration. As you can see in the picture, she is painting a shadow by clipping on a layer of colored hair.   Applying a Gradation You can create a more gorgeous look by layering colors in a gradient over your hair color to make the colors more complex. Create a new layer, clipping it to the hair layer, and change the layer blend to “Multiply”. Select the Gradient tool and change …

I’m going to show you some easy backgrounds to draw and how to draw them~! The device used is an iPad, but any device can be used.   Cute This time I will use this cat. Mokko Background 1) Create a new layer underneath the cat’s layer and draw a rectangle with the Shape Fill tool. (2) Select the Fluffy Watercolor brush from the brushes list and use the Shape Brush tool to draw a rectangle on top of the square you drew in (1). The bigger the brush size, the more fluffy it will be. (The Fluffy Watercolor Brush is a cloud brush. Download the brush before use. The …

Whenever you make a doujinshi, you have to make the cover. The cover of the book is the first thing the reader sees and it is a very important factor to give an impression. In this article, we’ll show you some patterns of title placement that you can use to create a cover.   Introduction Doujinshis tend to have a lot of information on the cover of the magazine compared to the general comics in order to make it easier to understand the relationship between the characters and the genre. In order to increase the visibility, the following points should be taken into consideration. The title should not cover the …

In this article, I’ll show you how to paint flames in a decorative way with a Japanese style. Use it to fill in the gaps and give it a strong vibe!   Preparation before drawing Applying the law of concentration lines Use the “Law of Concentration Lines” that can be applied to all drawing tasks. For more information, see “The Rule of Concentrated Linework! How to draw water splashes with a Japanese brush“. Now, let’s prepare an illustration to draw the flames. You can get it from the Internet, or if you don’t have it, you can use a plain background as an exercise. In this case, I used this …

Effects used in animation and games. There are various attributes such as fire, water, wind, and lightning. They look cool and create an atmosphere just by being drawn in the illustrations, don’t they? So, as a series of articles, we’d like to introduce the drawing of effects by attribute. In this article, we’ll explain about the lightning effect.   How to draw the lightning effect 1. Draw a lightning silhouette First, draw the silhouette of the lightning. Please add a new layer. The silhouette will be drawn in white, so make sure the background color is darker, such as gray. You can draw thick lines as well as thin lines …

Effects used in animation and games. There are various attributes such as fire, water, wind, and lightning. They look cool and create an atmosphere just by being drawn in the illustrations, don’t they? So, as part of this series, we’re going to talk about how to draw effects by dividing them into categories of attributes. In this article, I will explain how to draw the wind effect.   How to draw the wind effect 1. Draw wind silhouettes First, draw the wind silhouette. Add a new layer and draw it. For the silhouette, I will use a yellow-green color this time. If I draw it with the intention of visualizing …

Effects used in animation and games. There are various attributes such as fire, water, wind, and lightning. They look cool and create an atmosphere just by being drawn in the illustrations, don’t they? So, as part of this series, we’re going to introduce how to draw effects by attribute. In this article, I will explain how to draw the water effect.   How to draw the water effect 1. Draw a water silhouette First we will draw a water silhouette. Add a new layer. The silhouette will be drawn in light blue. You can also splash the polka dots around with the water’s momentum to make it look more watery. …

1. Introduction Even when the same line drawing is painted in color, just changing the color can completely change the image. Color is such an essential element in creating the atmosphere of an entire picture. In this article, I would like to introduce the three attributes of “color” and how to make the most of them in painting.   2. The three attributes of color First of all, the three attributes of color are Lightness, Saturation, and Hue.   3. Lightness The higher the brightness of a color, the brighter it is, the closer it is to white, and the lower the brightness, the darker it is, the closer it …

When you want to draw an illustration with a detailed pattern on a small item or an outfit, it looks gorgeous and elaborate, doesn’t it? In this article, we’ll show you how to draw a checkered pattern, which looks complicated but is easy to draw. In this article, we’ll show you how to draw a variety of checkered patterns, so you can make the most of them.   Draw with a ruler tool First, use the Bucket tool to paint the base color. Then select the Brush tool and select the “Cross” on the Ruler tool. If you want to draw a diagonal pattern, select “Horizontal”. Create a new multiplication …

Gaussian Blur is a feature that blurs a layer. You can use it in the background or foreground to make a person stand out, or to express a sense of perspective and dimensionality. Here’s another article that introduces Gaussian Blur. Try using it here as well. ▼ Use the Gaussian Blur!   Create a new layer underneath the person’s layer and paint the background. In this case I used the Gradient Dot Brush to paint it. .   Select “Gaussian Blur” under “Filters”.   You’ll be presented with a window to set the value, just adjust it to your liking and you’re done. .   You can also draw a …

I’m going to show you how the “Gaussian Blur” works in the making of this one!   What is “Gaussian Blur”? Simply put, it blurs the content on the layer. Working Process (1) Line drawing This time, I’m going to paint a line drawing with a slightly lighter brush density in the making. (2) Gaussian Blur Blur the line drawing. You’ve created a pale impression, like you’ve rubbed a pencil with your finger. (3) Primer coating. Apply the base layer. By applying the color over the top with a multiplication layer, the color blends in without dulling the blurred areas, giving it a fluffy look.   (4) Shadow Painting. Paint …

Perspective, simply put, is a technique to express a sense of distance by depicting near objects as large and far objects as small. In this article, we will show you how to add perspective to your illustrations using the Free Transform feature.   How to use Free Transformation Select “Transform” from the “Selection” tab and check “Free Transform” in the menu at the bottom of the canvas to enable free transformation.   Free Transformation allows you to freely transform only the selected corners.   You can also deform all the corresponding sides by moving the squares between the corners.   Adding Perspective with Free Transformation Now let’s try to use …

Have you ever heard of a fisheye lens? The round, curved landscape looks very cool as if it were peeking out of the water Perfect for a summer backdrop or one scene! In this article, I’ll show you how to create a fisheye look with the Transformation Tool, which is easy for anyone to use.   Prepare the image First of all, prepare the image you want to process in a fisheye style. It doesn’t have to be square, but too much horizontal or vertical curvature will make the image look too curved. Set the canvas a little larger than the image.   Guide Line 1 Next, draw a guide …