Clip Studio Paint - Fill your ENTIRE LINEART in a snap
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Introduction
If you find yourself frustrated with spending hours meticulously inking your sketches only to struggle with filling in your line art, you’re not alone! In this guide, we will explore how to swiftly and efficiently fill your line art in Clip Studio Paint. Let’s dive in!
Setting Up Your Line Art Layer
To begin, you should set your line art layer to reference. This can be done by selecting the layer and then clicking on the reference button. After this step, create a new layer below your line art layer, where you will be applying the colors.
Using the Magic Wand Tool
Next, you will want to utilize the Magic Wand Tool to select the areas that you want to fill. Here’s a quick overview of the settings:
- Apply to Connected Pixels: This option ensures that you are only selecting areas that are connected.
- Close Gap: Engaging this option helps in cases where your lines are not completely closed, acting as a safety net.
- Tolerance: It is generally recommended to leave this setting at zero.
- Area Scaling: This serves as a buffer against completely empty areas between your line art and the colors.
- Refer Multiple: Crucial for our purpose, turning this on allows the Magic Wand Tool to reference the line art layer.
After setting these options, click on the areas you want to be empty (even outside the line art) and then invert the selected area. Now you can fill in the selected area using the Paint Bucket Tool.
Fixing Artifacts
You may notice some artifacts or overspill from the paint bucket. This is normal and can be easily corrected. Simply use the round brush tool to fill in any missing spots.
Filling Flats
When dealing with larger areas that need to be filled (known as flats), the Paint Bucket Tool is again your best friend. Create a new layer while still keeping the reference setting. Use the Paint Bucket Tool set to refer multiple again, and fill in your desired colors.
Handling Overspill
If you notice overspill, it’s important to check your gap settings. Ensure the “Close Gap” option is toggled on. Additionally, you can create a new folder and use that as a mask for further control. By placing everything inside this folder, you can easily manage and tidy up your artwork.
Using the Paint Unfilled Area Tool
The Paint Unfilled Area Tool is particularly useful for touching up any remaining empty spots. With similar settings, make sure to tick the refer multiple option to efficiently fill in the remaining unpainted areas.
Conclusion
And that’s all there is to filling your line art in Clip Studio Paint quickly and efficiently! By setting your layers correctly and utilizing these tools efficiently, you can save precious time and enhance your workflow.
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Keywords
- Clip Studio Paint
- Line art
- Reference layer
- Magic Wand Tool
- Paint Bucket Tool
- Fill Flats
- Unfilled Area Tool
- Artifacts
FAQ
Q: What should I do if my line art isn't closed?
A: Use the “Close Gap” option in the Magic Wand Tool settings to help manage gaps in your line art while filling.
Q: How can I correct artifacts created by the Paint Bucket Tool?
A: Simply switch to the round brush tool to fill in any missing or over-spilled areas from the Paint Bucket Tool.
Q: Can I fill large flat areas easily?
A: Yes! Just create a new layer with the reference setting active and use the Paint Bucket Tool to fill your colors.
Q: What does the 'Refer Multiple' option do?
A: It allows the selected tool (Magic Wand or Paint Bucket) to reference the line art layer so that you can fill or select areas more accurately.
Q: How can I fix overspill from my fills?
A: Check to ensure that the “Close Gap” option is selected, and use a folder as a mask to better control your filled areas.
