Clip Studio Paint Pro/Ex (Manga Studio 5) Digital Painting

About this Course
In this course you will learn drawing and painting using Clip Studio Paint Pro or Ex (formerly Manga Studio 5), the most powerful illustration, manga and comic book software available today. Using my simplified techniques, you will learn to draw and paint like you never thought possible. All the way from sketching a basic concept through production and distribution of your finished work, this course will teach you everything you need to know to realize your full artistic potential.

Master Clip Studio Paint, drawing and painting techniques and the digital illustration workflow simply and easily and all in a single course:

Learn to draw quick and sloppy sketches using a tablet and stylus
Use 3D pose-able reference models to draw scenes containing human figures
Ink your drawing flawlessly using modifiable direct draw vector lines
Color flat your illustration with the simple click of a mouse
Add color to increase the realism of your illustration
Shade and Highlight your artwork to add form and dimension while staying with the lines
Create simple gradient backgrounds
Draw complex 3D architecture using perspective rulers
Letter, bubble and tail your work with ease
Produce and distribute your work for free or for sale on Amazon
Learn how to format and publish comic books
Gain experience with Clip Studio Paint's most useful features while learning the fundamental drawing and painting techniques most critical for beginner success.

This course manages to remain all inclusive while focusing on the software features and drawing techniques you need to know to become a superior digital artist. It is intended to teach those new to digital art everything they need to know to produce stunning results within hours.

At the same time, this course is easy to digest and provides a structured learning experience to insure speedy results. Section workshops and projects are provided to demonstrate each technique taught and offer you an opportunity to perform each technique yourself to demonstrate your proficiency with the subject.

I designed this digital art course to be easily understood by absolute beginners. That said, after completing the course you will be fully proficient with Clip Studio Paint and digital art and fully conversant in digital art tools and techniques.

All this sounds expensive, doesn't it? But it's not. Clip Studio Paint can be had for a free 30-day trial ($29 on sale) and an inexpensive drawing tablet is optional. This course supplies the knowledge at a reasonable price.

In this course students will learn the fundamentals of digital art using Clip Studio Paint. Short cuts and simplified techniques are used to streamline the illustration workflow while retaining the quality of your work.

After taking this course you will be a better artist.

I hope to see you in the classroom soon,

---Brian

Basic knowledge
Possess a relatively modern Mac or PC
Acquire a Clip Studio Paint Pro 30-day free trial license (if not on sale for $29)
An inexpensive drawing tablet can be useful during the sketching phase