Welcome to Pris Mantis' YouTube Channel!
I'm thrilled to introduce my brand new YouTube channel, where I'll be sharing my passion for art, tips, and tricks for digital artists, and showcasing my creative process. As a self-taught freelance artist, I've been specializing in commissions for D&D characters in the TTRPG scene, and I'm excited to share my experiences with you.
About My Art
As an artist, I've been active online for a while, and I've developed a niche in the TTRPG scene, focusing on D&D character commissions. On my channel, I'll be sharing speed paints, starting with a 5-hour piece I created as a commission for a friend's Christmas gift, featuring their Ranger Goliath D&D character. I'm passionate about Procreate, but I'll also be exploring other digital art tools, including Clip Studio Paint.
Tools and Pro Tips for Clip Studio Paint
As I dive into Clip Studio Paint, I'll be sharing my most reliable tools and pro tips to help you get the most out of this powerful digital art software. Here are a few tips to get you started:
- Pro Tip 1: When drawing, use a minimum of 3,000 by 3,000 pixels at 300 DPI to ensure high-quality prints.
- Pro Tip 2: Pay attention to dimensions in inches, as they can affect the physical size of your prints.
- Pro Tip 3: Start with smaller pieces (3,000 by 3,000) to see how they turn out and adjust your workflow accordingly.
- Pro Tip 4: Be prepared to sacrifice equipment performance if you need to work on larger canvases.
When working with slow hardware, it's essential to find a balance between resolution and quality. Avoid using giant textured brushes and huge textures that cover the entire piece, as they can lead to enormous file sizes and slow upload/download times. Sketching at a larger canvas size can be challenging, but this may vary from person to person.
Using Photoshop Brushes in Clip Studio Paint
Did you know that you can use Photoshop brushes in Clip Studio Paint? Simply drag and drop them into the Subtool Brush window, and you're good to go! While the brush quality may not be identical, the texture remains the same, and the professional look is generally preserved. Note that Photoshop's unique quality and drivers/programming may not be fully replicated in Clip Studio Paint.
Clip Studio Paint vs. Photoshop CC
So, why choose Clip Studio Paint over Photoshop CC? For starters, Clip Studio Paint offers a more affordable one-time purchase option (around $60, with frequent discounts) compared to Photoshop CC's annual subscription (around $230). Plus, Clip Studio Paint can achieve a similar professional look at a lower cost.
Advantages of Clip Studio Paint
One of the significant advantages of Clip Studio Paint is its asset store, which is a valuable resource for finding new tools and assets. Strategically browse the store for recent uploads, top free assets, and all-time bestsellers to discover new tools. You can also explore communities like Deviant Art and Gumroad to find additional resources, including brushes and assets created by other artists. Follow artists on social media to stay up-to-date on their new creations and offerings.
Tools for Efficient Digital Art
In my upcoming videos, I'll be sharing more tools and techniques to help you streamline your digital art process. Here are a few of my favorite tools:
- Select and Fill Tools: The Close and Fill Tool, Remove Without, and Erase Along Edge are essential for quick and easy color filling and editing.
- Perspective Tools: The Perth Collection and Only Perspective Grid are invaluable for creating accurate perspectives, especially for 3D spaces like rooms or landscapes.
- Brush Tools: I'll be sharing my favorite brushes, including the Su cream Pencil, Unis Sketch Pencil, Destin Pen, Filbert Dual, and Curly Hair Pen.
These tools and brushes have been game-changers for my digital art process, saving me time and effort in various stages of creation.
Time-Saving Tips for Fantasy Artists
If you're a fantasy artist, you'll love my tips on using Fantasy Papers to create wizards with magic in the background by erasing or making transparent the paper aspect and employing the magic runic aspect.
Favorite Brushes for Graphic Art Styles
I'll be sharing my favorite brushes for graphic art styles, including the Fantasy Trinket Brush Bead Bracelet Smog Brush Ornamental Ribbon Brushes Pearl Brush Chains 1-20. These brushes offer a lot of variety within each pack, but be careful not to use them at too high of a resolution.
Purchased Brushes
I'll be sharing my experiences with purchased brushes, including Dave Greco's Brushes, Juice Brushes, and Devon El Curt's Brushes. These brushes have been essential to my artistic process, and I'll show you how to get the most out of them.
Free Brushes and Resources
Finally, I'll be sharing my favorite free brushes and resources, including DeviantART, where you can find a treasure trove of free Photoshop brushes. If you find free brushes that are invaluable, consider leaving a tip for the creator.
Clip Studio Paint and Personal Art
Throughout my channel, I'll be showcasing how Clip Studio Paint has contributed to the success of my art pieces. Be sure to follow me on social media to see more art, and consider supporting me on Patreon for exclusive content, live streams, and behind-the-scenes peeks into my creative process.
Thanks for joining me on this artistic journey!