Pasting a Gradient Tone

"Gradient tones" are tones with a dark to light gradient. In this example, gradient tones are used to add depth and express the direction of the light.

1Select the [Auto select] tool on the [Tool] palette and select the [Sub tool] palette → [Refer to all layers].

2Click the area in which to paste the gradient tone and create a selection.

To apply a continuous gradient to multiple areas, hold down the [Shift] key and select additional areas to select the areas together.

3Select the [Gradient] tool on the [Tool] palette and select [Gradient] → [Manga gradient] on the [Sub tool] palette.

4Drag in the direction in which to apply the gradient.

5Click the [Selection] menu → [Deselect] to deselect the selected area.

6Adjust the direction and position of the gradient by selecting the [Object] tool on the [Tool] palette and dragging the operation handle on the canvas.

The gradient can be created in greater detail by configuring the settings on the [Tool Property] palette. For details on creating gradients, see " Tool Setting Guide" → "Tool and Sub Tool Categories" → "Gradient".

Follow the same process for the other areas, creating a selection in the area in which to apply the gradient tones and then pasting the gradi­ent.

Tips: Tones Other than Dots

Various kinds of tones are available in CLIP STUDIO PAINT in addition to dots and gradients. Changing the [Type of tone] in the [Simple tone settings] allows you to use tones such as parallel lines and noise (sand pattern).

Complex tone styles such as patterns, cross-hatching and backgrounds are also recorded on the [Material] palette.

Tones from the [Material] palette can be dragged and dropped to the canvas for use. Create a selection to add a tone to the selected area.