Illustration and Storytelling in Clip Studio Paint (Dessin numérique narratif et coloré sur Clip Studio Paint – French, Multisub)

Learn how to use composition, color, and texture in Clip Studio Paint to create an amazing narrative illustration from start to finish. Join illustrator Kim Roselier as he takes you on a journey through the world of digital art. Kim is an experienced illustrator who started out using traditional brushes and later moved to digital drawing to simplify his techniques and create stronger graphic images.

In this online course, Kim will teach you how to create a stunning and colorful illustration in Clip Studio Paint that tells a story. You will learn step-by-step how to use this versatile digital tool without compromising your drawing style, so you can play around with colors and bring your imagination to life. By the end of the course, you will have created an image that is full of meaning and can transport the viewer to another world.

To begin with, you will have the opportunity to get to know Kim Roselier and learn about his artistic universe and career in illustration. Kim will share with you the artists who inspire him, particularly poster artists from the early 20th century, like André Edouard Marty and George Barbier.

Then, you will discover the importance of creating a mood board to develop your own artistic universe. Kim will guide you through the process of making a narrative chart for your illustration, which involves working on the characters, the world, and the action. Once you have created your narrative chart, you will be ready to start telling your story!

The next step is to let your creativity flow by hand-drawing a sketch to create the scene for your illustration. You will then work on color, learning about the best color combinations using the color wheel. After that, you will explore some useful features of Clip Studio Paint and Adobe Photoshop.

Now it’s time to move on to the digital drawing phase using Clip Studio Paint. You will start by outlining the composition of your image, then focus on the characters, and gradually work your way up to the background elements. Finally, you will fine-tune your colors and textures, and don’t be afraid to play around with imperfections.

Lastly, Kim will show you how to create a mock-up to showcase your work online, as well as the printing options available to you, including pigment printing which helps maintain the vibrancy of your colors.