What will you learn?
Digital Drawing with Clip Studio Paint
Review the software, devices, tools and helpful add-ons used in the course. Prepare a workspace that suits your drawing setup.
Follow the line-art sequence and develop the drawing through several colouring demonstrations. Work in stages and revisit the parts that need practice.
The final chapter explores backgrounds and lighting. Software and compatible hardware are required separately; choose equipment that meets the software's current requirements.
Learning outcomes
- Prepare a Clip Studio Paint workspace
- Use the demonstrated drawing tools and add-ons
- Develop digital line art
- Build colour in a digital illustration
- Explore backgrounds and lighting
Your learning path
Course curriculum
Browse the complete lesson sequence. These are translated lesson titles and descriptions; current video recordings remain in Arabic.
01 · Software, tools and workspace setup4 lessons
- Software and devices06:08
Practical demonstration: Software and devices. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Software tools — Part 119:48
Practical demonstration: Software tools — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Software tools — Part 212:48
Practical demonstration: Software tools — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Helpful add-ons22:34
Practical demonstration: Helpful add-ons. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
02 · Drawing the line art3 lessons
- Drawing the line art — Part 119:50
Practical demonstration: Drawing the line art — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Drawing the line art — Part 219:45
Practical demonstration: Drawing the line art — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Drawing the line art — Part 324:30
Practical demonstration: Drawing the line art — Part 3. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
03 · Colouring a digital illustration8 lessons
- Colouring the drawing — Part 123:57
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 221:10
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 319:22
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 3. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 421:06
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 4. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 520:25
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 5. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 631:02
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 6. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 723:10
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 7. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Colouring the drawing — Part 824:23
Practical demonstration: Colouring the drawing — Part 8. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
04 · Backgrounds and lighting5 lessons
- Backgrounds and lighting — Part 121:04
Practical demonstration: Backgrounds and lighting — Part 1. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Backgrounds and lighting — Part 220:47
Practical demonstration: Backgrounds and lighting — Part 2. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Backgrounds and lighting — Part 320:47
Practical demonstration: Backgrounds and lighting — Part 3. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Backgrounds and lighting — Part 428:10
Practical demonstration: Backgrounds and lighting — Part 4. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
- Backgrounds and lighting — Part 526:39
Practical demonstration: Backgrounds and lighting — Part 5. Watch the steps, pause to practise and review the result before continuing.
Tools and materials
- Clip Studio Paint
- A compatible tablet or a computer with a drawing tablet
- A compatible digital pen
Materials, software and devices are purchased separately. Check compatibility and follow the safety instructions for the products you use.
Make time for practice
Watch a manageable part of the demonstration, pause and try the steps yourself. Keep your exercises so that you can compare them. Return to difficult sections and develop your work at your own pace.
Who is this course for?
Learners interested in digital illustration who have access to compatible software and drawing equipment.
Record your progress
Your account saves lesson completion and playback position. Once eligible, request a completion certificate with the name you want printed on it. Newer members need to complete 60% of the lessons; eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed once per course and is not an academic or government qualification.
Read certificate and learning terms ↗Questions about this course
What language are the recordings in?
Arabic recordings are available now. English recordings are coming soon and will be added to this same course without another purchase.
Will I need to buy the same course in the other language?
No. Both website languages use the same course and enrolment. Your valid access opens the same course without another purchase. English recordings are playable only after they are supplied and verified.
How do I access my lessons?
Sign in with the account used for purchase. After payment confirmation, open My Courses and choose this course. Lessons are streamed in your account and can be paused and replayed.
How do I receive a certificate?
Request it from your learning space once eligible. Members registered after 10 October 2026 need 60% lesson completion. Eligible previous members can request directly. The certificate is emailed as an image and is not an academic qualification.
Are materials or software included?
The course price covers the recorded educational content. Required art materials, software and devices are separate. Review the tools list before enrolling.
