https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0F8MQ7KNF

An illustrator known for character design in many games, lack reveals how he builds up his rough sketches to draw faster.
With the motto “80% is decided in the rough,” this book teaches both fundamentals and unique techniques, including how he paints, what he focuses on when creating roughs, and how he uses CLIP STUDIO PAINT to save time.

Packed with lack’s secrets for creating illustrations
Learn the basics of lack’s grayscale painting method using CLIP STUDIO PAINT.

Discover techniques for brainstorming composition and poses with rough sketches.

Understand the basics of lighting and how to plan lighting in monochrome roughs.

Gain insight into color scheme ideas and how to color roughs using gradient maps.

Learn different effect patterns and how to apply them effectively.

Includes many practical examples using both commercial work and fan art.

Bonus Content
Cover illustration making video: A timelapse video from rough to finished linework.

Cover illustration CLIP file: The complete layered CLIP STUDIO file.

Grayscale method sample video & CLIP file: A video and file showing how to draw a cube using lack’s grayscale method.

Gradient maps used in examples: Gradient maps for coloring skies and more.

Note: The cover image may differ.

Table of Contents
Chapter 0: Basics of drawing taught by lack

Chapter 1: How to think about composition and poses

Chapter 2: Basics of lighting and how to use it

Chapter 3: How to decide colors and paint base colors

Chapter 4: How to use effects with real examples

Chapter 5: Making of the cover illustration

The link for the files and video are in image 70 of the gallery.

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