Clip Studio Paint Tutorial: Selection Tool

Introduction

This tutorial covers the selection tool in Clip Studio Paint, specifically how to use it to create a mirror image of an eyeball drawing on a blank canvas.

Selection Tool Options

The selection tool in Clip Studio Paint offers various options, including:

• Square: Drag from corner to corner to create a square selection.
• Ellipse: Creates an elliptical selection.
• Lasso: A freehand selection tool that allows drawing around the desired area.
• Polyline: Selects different points and closes the selection when Enter is pressed.
• Selection Pin: Allows coloring of the desired area to be selected.
• Clear Section: Similar to the selection pin, but with unclear functionality.
• Shrink Selection: Shrinks the selection to the pin marks when a shape is circled.

Demonstration

In this demonstration, the lasso tool is used to circle the eyeball drawing, allowing for the creation of a mirror image of the eyeball.

Step-by-Step Instructions for Copying and Flipping an Element in a Layer

1. Select the desired element on a layer by choosing it.
2. Press Command + C to copy the selected element.
3. Press Command + V to paste the copied element, creating a new layer (Layer 1) with a copy of the selected element.
4. Note that only the selected element is copied, not the entire layer.
5. The copied element can be scaled and moved using the cross arrows.
6. Hold Enter to confirm the move and close the eye icon to make the original layer invisible.
7. To flip the copied element, use the scaling and rotation tools and click the mirror button to flip the image horizontally.
8. Move the flipped element to the desired position and hit Enter to confirm.
9. Deselect the element by clicking the deselect button.
10. Combine the layers by going to the layer menu and selecting "Merge Down" or "Flatten Image" to merge the two layers into one, resulting in a single layer with both eyes.

Using the Lasso Tool and Gradients in Image Editing

Selecting and Copying Areas with the Lasso Tool

• Use the Lasso tool to select a specific area on a layer.
• Hold down the shift button to add more selections to the layer.
• This allows you to select multiple areas on the same layer.

Using the Lasso Tool to Select and Copy Areas with a Specific Color

• Use the Lasso tool to select an area with a specific color.
• Hold down the shift button to add more selections with the same color.
• This allows you to select multiple areas with the same color on the same layer.

Creating a New Layer and Applying a Gradient

• Create a new layer (e.g. Layer Two).
• Select the gradient tool and choose a gradient that goes from foreground color to transparent.
• The foreground color is the color of the selection, and the transparent background will take on the color of the paper.

Applying a Gradient to a Selection

• Hold down the stylus or mouse and drag the gradient across the selected area.
• The gradient will be applied to the entire selection, but not affect the outside areas.
• The line represents how the gradient will be applied, with the darker area indicating the most opaque part and the lighter area indicating the most transparent part.

Digital Art Tutorial: Using the Lasso Tool and Gradient for Shading

This tutorial demonstrates a quick and easy way to achieve gradient shading in digital artwork using the lasso tool and gradient feature. By selecting a portion of the artwork and copying it to a new layer, the artist can work on the shading without affecting the original line art. The lasso tool is used to create a mirrored image of the selected area, which is then pasted onto a new layer. The artist uses the gradient feature to create a shading effect on the mirrored image.

Tips and Best Practices

• Keep the line art and shading on separate layers to maintain flexibility and control over the artwork.
• Use the lasso tool to select specific areas of the artwork that require shading.
• Experiment with different gradient settings to achieve the desired shading effect.
• Consider using a mirrored image of the selected area to create a more realistic shading effect.

Conclusion

This tutorial provides a quick and easy way to achieve gradient shading in digital artwork using the lasso tool and gradient feature. By following these steps, artists can add depth and dimension to their artwork and create a more realistic look. The artist encourages viewers to practice the technique and experiment with different gradient settings to achieve unique shading effects.