Description

【The Technique of Deciding 80% in the Rough Sketch】

Illustrator lack, known for designing characters in many game titles, reveals how he builds rough sketches to speed up the drawing process. Guided by his motto “Decide 80% in the rough stage,” this book explains not only the fundamental techniques but also his unique approaches—how he paints, what perspective he values in rough sketches, and how he uses CLIP STUDIO PAINT to save time.

Highlights

• Learn the basics of lack’s grayscale painting method using CLIP STUDIO PAINT.

• Discover techniques for planning composition and poses through large-scale roughs.

• Understand lighting basics and how to decide on lighting using monochrome roughs.

• Explore methods of generating color schemes and adding hues with gradient maps.

• Master different patterns and uses of effects.

• Features numerous practical examples, from professional illustrations to fan art.

Bonus Content

• Making-of video for the cover illustration: from rough to finished art in fast-forward.

• Cover illustration CLIP file with full layers.

• Sample video & CLIP file showing the basics of lack’s grayscale method with a cube.

• Gradient maps for coloring skies.

Chapters

• Chapter 0: Basic Drawing Methods by lack

• Chapter 1: How to Think About Composition & Poses

• Chapter 2: Lighting Basics and Application

• Chapter 3: Choosing Colors and Painting Base Colors

• Chapter 4: Using Effects with Practical Examples

• Chapter 5: Cover Illustration Making-of