Note: this technique may be applied for other programs but it was specially developed for Paint Tool SAI, using the tools included in this program. You’ll need to find the equivalent tools for your program of choice. I create these sets on CC19 so please update to the last version CATEGORIES Brushes 2D Adobe Photoshop PaintTool SAI Photoshop Standard Use License USD 7.00 USD 5. I created 13 brushes that emulate Sai's brushes. You will then see options to create a new brush type. Airbrush The Water brush The Blending brush Plus the binary pen I spent hours finding the right feeling. Step 2: Scroll down in the Tool Panel until you see an empty square. Note: you need to work on a single layer throughout the painting process, you can’t create extra layers or else the colors won’t blend in the way they’re meant to. All you need to do is right-click the tool panel, and select a brush option.

This should be an easy and straightforward step! Fill in the hair with your base colour(s) of choice.ĭon’t worry, it’s a very easy anime painting technique! You only need to make sure you don’t go out of the lines OR that the hair layer is blocked to prevent you from colouring out of the base layer. This may go against your instinct but… Whenever possible, make sure to paint the background of your image first.Now that the base colors are set, it’s time to have fun!īefore we begin, I have a few tips for you: STEP 2 – ADDING THE FIRST LAYER OF SHADING Since I’m using one of my favourite fanarts of Darkiplier and Antisepticeye, I’ll be using their official colors: black + red & green + brown.

Why? Simple: it will help you know where the light source is and you will be able to adapt the colors to match the ambient light in the piece.įor example, in this piece, it’s a stormy night in a softly lit bedroom.

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