Clip Studio Paint Tutorial: Perspective Tool

Introduction

Clip Studio Paint EX, and its counterpart Clip Studio Pro, offer a powerful perspective tool that helps artists create realistic and immersive scenes. In this tutorial, we will explore the capabilities of the perspective tool and how to use it effectively to create stunning artwork.

Accessing the Perspective Tool

To access the perspective tool, navigate to the ruler tool and click on the perspective ruler, located near the bottom of the ruler options. This will enable you to start creating vanishing points and drawing lines that align with them.

Creating a Vanishing Point

To create a vanishing point, draw a point on your canvas. This point determines the horizon line, also known as the eye level. To establish a simple two-point perspective, create another point. The perspective tool ensures that any lines drawn will align with these vanishing points, making it easier to create realistic scenes.

Understanding the Perspective Tool

The perspective tool is designed to help artists create lines that align with the vanishing points. When drawing lines off-axis, the tool will automatically adjust them to fit the perspective. The first point drawn determines the horizon line, and any subsequent lines will be drawn in relation to it.

Common Issues with the Perspective Tool

One common issue with the perspective tool is when trying to draw objects that don't align with the vanishing points. This can cause problems, especially when drawing objects like fences. To overcome this issue, delete any lines that are going in the wrong direction and start again.

Benefits of Using Perspective Ruler

The perspective ruler offers several benefits, including:

• Creating more organic lines that are still in perspective
• Giving lines more character compared to using a straight line tool
• Allowing artists to create sketched sheets as well

Adjusting Line Points

To make adjustments to line points, navigate to the Operation tool. Note that the Clip Studio tutorial tips page often references the Object tool, but it's actually the Operation tool that is needed. Clicking on the Operation tool and selecting a line allows for editing of individual points.

Upcoming Topic: Creating a Grid in Clip Studio

In a future section, we will cover how to create a grid in Clip Studio Paint. This will include demonstrating the process of creating a grid and adjusting its properties.

Adjusting Vanishing Points and Grid Properties

Adjusting the Horizon Line

To change the horizon line, click on the object and go to Tool Properties > Grid. From there, adjust the horizon line to the desired position, such as beneath the floor.

Grid Properties

Grid properties allow artists to set reference points at regular intervals for placing elements. The grid size can be adjusted to make it more or less detailed. The ideal grid size is not too big or too small.

Using the Pin Tool

To use the Pin Tool, select the layer and click on the Pin Tool. Then, draw a room or any other shape using the grid guides to align elements such as walls and doors.

Aligning Elements

Use the grid guides to line up elements like walls and doors. Adjust the thickness of walls and doors as needed. The grid comes in handy when drawing complex scenes, such as multiple rooms.

Using the Perspective Tool in Clip Studio Paint

To stop the pen from snapping while using the perspective tool, make the perspective ruler layer invisible by clicking the eye icon next to it in the tool window. This allows artists to freely draw without the perspective tool snapping to the grid. To reactivate the perspective tool, simply click the eye icon again to make the layer visible.

This technique enables artists to easily switch between precise perspective drawing and freehand drawing. The perspective tool in Clip Studio Paint is powerful and has many settings and features, but this quick tip provides a simple way to use it effectively.

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