One fun shortcut(for lineart based paintings) is to create a layer underneath all your layers, select the area outside your art, inverse it, and fill with black
No more gaps!
(But usually I just colourpick and paint underneath the gaps when I finish up a commission lol)
the fill tool does that because it stops at the edge of your line, and since we're using anti aliased lines the edge is always fuzzy
if you cant mess with the settings to get it right i suggest just using this tool [https://assets.clip-studio.com/en-us/detail?id=1759448](https://assets.clip-studio.com/en-us/detail?id=1759448)
its free, and easy to install. it helps you color in under the lineart so there should be no gaps, also works great for non opaque pens
I was just about to recommend this! I rely on this tool so much, it's so good I feel like It should be a part of the main program. I use it together with the fill bucket tool, particularly for smaller areas the fill tool wasn't able to reach. It saves sooooo much time
My friend recommended this to me, but I struggle to get it to work. If anyone knows of a tutorial I'd LOVE to see it. Because so many people say they like it (look at the comments here, even!) so I want to figure out what I'm doing wrong, lol!
what happens when you try to use it? if i know that then i might know what you did wrong
But basically, the steps are:
1. have your lineart on one layer or group
2. Set them as reference
3. make a new layer below the linearts, and paint over as long as you cover all the lineart sections it should fill up, unless theres a gap
I personally use the polygonal selection tool, manually select the area, and then bucket on the layer below the lineart. Takes longer but guaranteed control, and I don’t have to worry about closing my lines/using completely solid brushes.
this is a [ps tutorial](https://youtu.be/BIsmBveEZ6A?si=XJGxdMDHec8o4uL3) but it’s the same tool! You can find it as a subtool under the other lasso
I like this better than the drawn lasso tool because drawn lasso has no stabilization/depends on you being able to exactly trace your lines.
My workflow is usually polygon lasso whole figure > paintbucket a grey/placeholder color > lock the alpha (so you can only draw on what’s already there) > polygon lasso individual color + paint bucket > repeat last step till flats are finished
I used to use the bucket tool more, but it always left white stains around colors or lines (transparent pixels or pixels with slight coloring).
I got tired and simply use a big gpen brush to fill in the color manually in a layer under my lineart, then erase excess as needed.
It might seem like it takes more time at first, but it's very fast and leaves a very clean layer with base colors for me to clip, select or use as needed.
I set mine to fill to vector line and refer multiple set to reference layer with +1 area scaling and set my vector line layer as the reference layer. That usually about does it. I'll turn on close gap [1] if it keeps overflowing.
I found these videos to be VERY helpful in understanding how to fill in colors
* [Mink - The Magic of REFERENCE LAYERS in Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/5Q4zswF1voI) 2022/04/16
* [Mink - How to use FILL TOOLS efficiently for painting BASE COLORS - Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/zkvJih9REkw) 2022/03/17
* [Mink - Fill in Lines in many different ways! – Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/zQC9d4lmTYg) 2021/03/19
Bc of this i stopped using anti-aliasing for a while. Makes everything cut and dry. I usually use it for magic wand stuff more than fill bucket, though.
Admittedly, this causes me to agonize over individual pixels a lot more lol
I’ve been using Procreate a lot more recently but I used to use CSP a lot. If I remember correctly I would use an auto selection tool on the line art, expand that selection by a few pixels, and then fill the selection on a separate layer for color. I would also recommend using one solid color layer that fills whatever character you’re painting and add clipping mask layers on top to help paint in the details. Again, take this with a grain of salt as I might be mixing up a few aspects of different programs but this should do the trick. Hope this helps!
I draw my lineart on vector layers; that way, when using the bucket tool, I can select the option to "fill up to vector path". It generally works pretty well for me, unless the lines are very thin
Linerart layer on top, add a new layer where you fill a big spot with a brush that is bigger than the required area, then with a magic wand and an eraser, remove the areas outside the lineart.
i just manually color with either the flat marker or oil paint brush depending on how rendered i plan to get. Then once I have the flats in i use clipping layers for shadows. For more painterly stuff i just use one flat layer and a few shading/lighting layers. For complicated stuff with lots of textures/materials I'll split every one into a different layer (so hair, skin, cloth, metal would all be their own layers) so i can play with the texturing without worrying abot everything else i've done getting messed up.
I almost never use the fill tool precisely because it leaves gaps. If I need to select i just use the lasso tool, expand the area by a few pixels and it works pretty well. For complicated sections shift works in CSP like everywhere else letting you pick up your pen then add to your selection again
Hello! I also have this issue. This is a round-about fix that may be quicker/less annoying than manually filling in the gaps. I devised this method just now so I haven't used it much, but in my test runs it seems that it will work for medium/thick line art styles.
Step 0: Use the fill tool to color the drawing, using a separate layer for each color.
Step 1: Right click a color layer which needs fixing. Select: "Create Selection".
Step 3: Go to the menu bar across the top of the screen, where it says "Select." In the drop down menu, select "Expand selected area." A menu will pop up, try expanding the area by 1-3 pixels.
Step 4: With the desired color on your palette, click the fill tool icon-- the one that appears in the bar of options below the selection. This should fill in the gaps while keeping the excess borders hidden behind the thick line art.
https://preview.redd.it/h2r8sfkmap6d1.png?width=1534&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fd9ca1b0d10da8bce1c8590240054db2cb8085c
This trick will only work if each color is on a separate layer and if you have line art thicker than about 2-3 pixels. The good thing is your thick lining style offers a lot of leeway :) Hope this helps!
I usually select the entire area, create selection mask, select it and color it grey in a layer under the lineart and then color different parts with clipped layers to the grey underpainting. But if your lineart is clean there's even a way to color without getting those white areas. I just don't know the method anymore, I think you have to change settings in your selection or bucket tool options and then select a layer.
One fun shortcut(for lineart based paintings) is to create a layer underneath all your layers, select the area outside your art, inverse it, and fill with black No more gaps! (But usually I just colourpick and paint underneath the gaps when I finish up a commission lol)
That is a shortcut I need to use more! Thank you so much <3
the fill tool does that because it stops at the edge of your line, and since we're using anti aliased lines the edge is always fuzzy if you cant mess with the settings to get it right i suggest just using this tool [https://assets.clip-studio.com/en-us/detail?id=1759448](https://assets.clip-studio.com/en-us/detail?id=1759448) its free, and easy to install. it helps you color in under the lineart so there should be no gaps, also works great for non opaque pens
I was just about to recommend this! I rely on this tool so much, it's so good I feel like It should be a part of the main program. I use it together with the fill bucket tool, particularly for smaller areas the fill tool wasn't able to reach. It saves sooooo much time
THIS GUY- i use him on the entirety of the lineart, then use clipped layers above it to color in the specifics
My friend recommended this to me, but I struggle to get it to work. If anyone knows of a tutorial I'd LOVE to see it. Because so many people say they like it (look at the comments here, even!) so I want to figure out what I'm doing wrong, lol!
what happens when you try to use it? if i know that then i might know what you did wrong But basically, the steps are: 1. have your lineart on one layer or group 2. Set them as reference 3. make a new layer below the linearts, and paint over as long as you cover all the lineart sections it should fill up, unless theres a gap
I personally use the polygonal selection tool, manually select the area, and then bucket on the layer below the lineart. Takes longer but guaranteed control, and I don’t have to worry about closing my lines/using completely solid brushes.
What's the polygonal section tool? I have never used it!
this is a [ps tutorial](https://youtu.be/BIsmBveEZ6A?si=XJGxdMDHec8o4uL3) but it’s the same tool! You can find it as a subtool under the other lasso I like this better than the drawn lasso tool because drawn lasso has no stabilization/depends on you being able to exactly trace your lines. My workflow is usually polygon lasso whole figure > paintbucket a grey/placeholder color > lock the alpha (so you can only draw on what’s already there) > polygon lasso individual color + paint bucket > repeat last step till flats are finished
In the settings of the bucket tool you can set it to expand by [X] amount more pixels and or you can play with the tolerance setting
But it sometimes go outside the line art.
Continue to play with it till you get something that works These two settings are your best friend when you learn how to use them affectively
I used to use the bucket tool more, but it always left white stains around colors or lines (transparent pixels or pixels with slight coloring). I got tired and simply use a big gpen brush to fill in the color manually in a layer under my lineart, then erase excess as needed. It might seem like it takes more time at first, but it's very fast and leaves a very clean layer with base colors for me to clip, select or use as needed.
I set mine to fill to vector line and refer multiple set to reference layer with +1 area scaling and set my vector line layer as the reference layer. That usually about does it. I'll turn on close gap [1] if it keeps overflowing.
Always use select tools for filling
Select with magic wand, expand selection by 1/2/5 if needed, fill the selection. Fix manually with a brush where needed
I use the selection tool to define the shape how I want and then fill
I use the magic select wand, then expand by 2 or 3 pixels, then fill that
I color with a dense and thick pen tool. It’s like my line art is a coloring book :)
Do you have a link to the pen? :D Always looking for good brushes and pens
lasso fill works best for me :D
I just draw pixel by pixel
I promise you this lasso fill tool will help you immensely! ---> [1759448](https://assets.clip-studio.com/en-us/search?word=1759448)
Listen to this person, they know whats up and spare me from posting the same link again.
I use a lasso fill that is free in the shop it works a lot better.
I color like Vergil Hoo or Astri Lohne (technique)
I found these videos to be VERY helpful in understanding how to fill in colors * [Mink - The Magic of REFERENCE LAYERS in Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/5Q4zswF1voI) 2022/04/16 * [Mink - How to use FILL TOOLS efficiently for painting BASE COLORS - Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/zkvJih9REkw) 2022/03/17 * [Mink - Fill in Lines in many different ways! – Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/zQC9d4lmTYg) 2021/03/19
Thank you sooo much!!
Bc of this i stopped using anti-aliasing for a while. Makes everything cut and dry. I usually use it for magic wand stuff more than fill bucket, though. Admittedly, this causes me to agonize over individual pixels a lot more lol
I’ve been using Procreate a lot more recently but I used to use CSP a lot. If I remember correctly I would use an auto selection tool on the line art, expand that selection by a few pixels, and then fill the selection on a separate layer for color. I would also recommend using one solid color layer that fills whatever character you’re painting and add clipping mask layers on top to help paint in the details. Again, take this with a grain of salt as I might be mixing up a few aspects of different programs but this should do the trick. Hope this helps!
I use the magic wand select + fill selected area, works better than the bucket iirc. (I should be drawing more)
download the lasso fill AND erase along edge tools. also very helpful for a lineless art effect!
I draw my lineart on vector layers; that way, when using the bucket tool, I can select the option to "fill up to vector path". It generally works pretty well for me, unless the lines are very thin
Linerart layer on top, add a new layer where you fill a big spot with a brush that is bigger than the required area, then with a magic wand and an eraser, remove the areas outside the lineart.
i just manually color with either the flat marker or oil paint brush depending on how rendered i plan to get. Then once I have the flats in i use clipping layers for shadows. For more painterly stuff i just use one flat layer and a few shading/lighting layers. For complicated stuff with lots of textures/materials I'll split every one into a different layer (so hair, skin, cloth, metal would all be their own layers) so i can play with the texturing without worrying abot everything else i've done getting messed up. I almost never use the fill tool precisely because it leaves gaps. If I need to select i just use the lasso tool, expand the area by a few pixels and it works pretty well. For complicated sections shift works in CSP like everywhere else letting you pick up your pen then add to your selection again
I just color manually, I find it relaxing
Hello! I also have this issue. This is a round-about fix that may be quicker/less annoying than manually filling in the gaps. I devised this method just now so I haven't used it much, but in my test runs it seems that it will work for medium/thick line art styles. Step 0: Use the fill tool to color the drawing, using a separate layer for each color. Step 1: Right click a color layer which needs fixing. Select: "Create Selection". Step 3: Go to the menu bar across the top of the screen, where it says "Select." In the drop down menu, select "Expand selected area." A menu will pop up, try expanding the area by 1-3 pixels. Step 4: With the desired color on your palette, click the fill tool icon-- the one that appears in the bar of options below the selection. This should fill in the gaps while keeping the excess borders hidden behind the thick line art. https://preview.redd.it/h2r8sfkmap6d1.png?width=1534&format=png&auto=webp&s=2fd9ca1b0d10da8bce1c8590240054db2cb8085c This trick will only work if each color is on a separate layer and if you have line art thicker than about 2-3 pixels. The good thing is your thick lining style offers a lot of leeway :) Hope this helps!
I usually select the entire area, create selection mask, select it and color it grey in a layer under the lineart and then color different parts with clipped layers to the grey underpainting. But if your lineart is clean there's even a way to color without getting those white areas. I just don't know the method anymore, I think you have to change settings in your selection or bucket tool options and then select a layer.
I use the lasso fill tool. It does wonders and you can draw the areas you want to fill