# Clip Studio Paint

## Basics

* Site: <https://clipstudio.net>
* Good for: lots of art styles, especially good for illustration
* Wikipedia: <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clip_Studio_Paint>
* Available for: Windows, macOS, iPadOS, iOS, Android, Chrome OS
* [Clip Studio Paint notes](broken://pages/Wv24xqkUBP2n8XRMZQWj)

## Thoughts on CSP

[Clip Studio Paint](/drawtab/catalog/apps/clip-studio-paint.md) - Medium Cost, Advanced, very powerful, multiplatform.

For me doing illustration that is mostly line art, nothing beats Clip Studio Paint.

There is just so much sophistication in this app. I really think the people who make it truly understand the work that goes into making an illustration at a very deep level.

And it shows up in for example all the very interesting options they have for filling an area with the color, or how they incorporate vector based reference layers.

I don't think there's any other program out there that is as productive for doing line art - for example things like comics or manga - as clip studio paint.

Although clip studio paint is not free, it does not cost that much either. I subscribe to a plan where I pay about $52 a year. And that lets me run clip studio paint on four separate devices

## Version updates

* [Brad Colbow - What's New in Clip Studio Paint v3](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ynYTm-59dE) 2023-04-02

## When do CSP sales happen?

The discounts are amazing!

<https://www.pipelinecomics.com/learncsp/when-does-clip-studio-paint-go-on-sale/>

## Getting started

* [Trent Kaniuga - Total BEGINNERS guide to drawing in Clip Studio Paint 2022](https://youtu.be/6cwfkCl8fwo) 2022-09-23
* [Reddit: u/raghav4882 - Use CSP to learn drawing from scratch](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClipStudio/comments/16ltxhu/use_csp_to_learn_drawing_from_scratch/)
* [samijen - Full Guide to Clip Studio Paint](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBujAXvVH3k) 2022-01-26
* [The Art of Nemo - Clip Studio Paint Crash Course For BEGINNERS](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kiK52An2-c) 2024-04-21

## Tutorials

* [vampbyteart - Master list of Clip Studio Paint tutorials](https://vampbyteart.tumblr.com/post/705442374570115072/clip-studio-paint-tutorial-masterlist)
* [Yukinocomic - lots of CSP tutorials](https://youtu.be/W2krGZWoKkw)

## Tips

* [Clip Studio Paint - Improve your drawing experience by adjusting Pen Pressure! | Clip Studio Paint Recommended Feature](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygO1YGRfwIU) 2025-05-08
* [Brad Colbow - 10 Things I Love About Clip Studio Paint](https://youtu.be/lmx4QPvIRtQ) 2021-04-23
* [Loading Artist - How to draw FAST using Clip Studio Paint's "secret features"](https://youtu.be/Uel2DS8L9zA) 2020-08-30
* [JP Art - 50 Quick Tips & Tricks You Need](https://youtu.be/CQ3V5i5xm0g) 2021-12-17
* [JP Art - CLIP STUDIO PAINT - 50 MORE Tips & Tricks You Need](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6JttkY05zY) 2022-05-27
* [Reddit - u/Trevor-On-Reddit - CSP brush recommendations](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClipStudio/comments/179atr6/just_started_out_any_brush_recommendations)
* [Wesley Gardner - My FAVORITE CLIP Studio Paint Features! Version 3 is here!](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAnP_jtSKMI) - 2024-04-25
* [Nadiaxel - Clip Studio Paint Tutorial 5 Features you should know (Quick Mask, Selection Layers, etc.)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyTER9GdbHQ) 2022-02-11

## Deep knowledge

* [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
* [Mink - How to make a TIMELAPSE using OBS or Clip Studio Paint's timelapse feature](https://youtu.be/eihIFwag_vM) 2020-12-16

## Vector layers

* [Oyun Orka - Easier Line Art Using Vector Layers in Clip Studio Paint](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Exs7pA_L4k4) 2024-01-30
* [CPS | Simzart - Vector Layer Overview](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3SQJAViG4Q) 2023-07-13

## Customization

* [CLIP STUDIO PAINT - Quick Access Menu](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSpOdFO7sxA) 2022-02-13
* [/r/ClipStudio - Fellas, show me your current workspace! Here's mine!](https://www.reddit.com/r/ClipStudio/comments/1afhp9w/fellas_show_me_your_current_workspace_heres_mine/) 2024-01-31

## Switching to Clip Studio Paint

* [LavenderTowne - CLIP STUDIO PAINT IS BETTER + CHEAPER THAN PHOTOSHOP](https://youtu.be/2Y7VPCUtjCY) 2019-02-01

## Books

* [Teoh on Tech - Mastering Clip Studio Paint by Bruna Belfort (book review)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8vGS42zBYg) 2025-07-20

## Licensing

* [Create Now Sleep Later - Avoid Mistakes: Clip Studio Paint 3.0 License Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pBF2OL_jrs) 2024/006/24


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