Coloring the Background

1On the [Layer] palette, click [Show/hide layer] next to the "Dense flash", "Stream line" and "Dark saturated line(curve)" layers to hide these layers.

2Click [New Raster Layer] on the [Layer] palette and change the stacking order so that the created layer is at the bottom of the "Frame Border" folder.

Change the layer name of the created layer to "Frames 1-4: Background".

With the iPad, move any layers by hovering the mouse cursor over the grip on the right side of the layer and move it. For details, see "Try Drawing an Illustration in CLIP STUDIO PAINT Basic Guide"  → "Drawing the Fine Details"  → "Drawing the Eyes (Combine Layers)"  → "Tips: When unable to move layers on the iPad." .

3Use the [Rectangle] sub tool of the [Selection] tool to create a selection encompassing the area of Frame 4.

4Select the [Gradient] tool on the [Tool] palette and select [Foreground to background] on the [Sub tool] palette.

5On the [Color Wheel] palette, set pale blue as the main color and beige as the sub color.

6Draw a gradient from left to right.

After you have finished drawing the gradient, click the [Selection] menu → [Deselect] to deselect the selected area.

7Use the [Soft] sub tool of the [Airbrush] tool to add the ground color of the background in Frame 1.

8Click [New Raster Layer] on the [Layer] palette.

Change the layer name of the created layer to "Frames 1-4: Background 2".

9Use the [G-pen] sub tool of the [Pen] tool to draw the shadows of the characters and the small items scattered in the background.

10Click [Show/hide layer] next to the "Dense flash", "Stream line" and "Dark saturated line (curve)" layers to show these layers.