{"id":809692,"date":"2018-04-06T09:00:08","date_gmt":"2018-04-06T16:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/?p=809692"},"modified":"2026-06-05T09:16:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T16:16:11","slug":"draw-manga-comic-clip-studio-paint-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/draw-manga-comic-clip-studio-paint-2\/","title":{"rendered":"How to draw a manga comic, from start to finish, in Clip Studio Paint"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using Clip Studio Paint and <a title=\"Wacom Intuos\" href=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/en-us\/wacom-intuos-pen-tablet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Wacom Intuos<\/a>, artist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/caterina.rocchi.9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Caterina Rocchi<\/a> will show you the process from sketch to the final piece while creating a manga comic. Wacom teamed up with her and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.celsys.co.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celsys <\/a>to give you this insider's view of manga creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The lovely Caterina is the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccamangaschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lucca Manga School<\/a> in Italy. In this tutorial series, she goes through the entire process of creating a manga comic and breaks it down into 13 steps. These videos are great for beginners who need help getting started, but the tutorial also works for a more advanced artist who wants to improve their comic drawing skills. <em>So, let's create a comic!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1) An introduction to creating a comic in Clip Studio Paint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This video is an introduction to the manga comic production workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-1 | The process of creating a comic\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OrJOglHEKuU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2) Creating a new canvas, resolution and layers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we prepare a canvas to start drawing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-2 | Creating a new canvas, resolution and layers\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v5PvmB706s0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3) Drafting the comic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we draw a rough draft of your manga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-3 | Drafting the comic\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iqfW9-RSOdU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4) Text and balloons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, text is added, and speech balloons are drawn using various techniques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part  3-4 | Text and Balloons\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Vz9b7W0itWs?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5) The Pencil tool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we cover the Pencil tool, which is used to draw a sketch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-5 | Sketching\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GBelwrWFRR4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6) Creating frames and borders<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we cover frame borders, which are made by drawing frames over the draft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-6 | Creating frames\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XJiRWwZUaLQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7) Inking and speech bubbles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we go over inking characters on the draft layer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-7| Inking and speech bubbles\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qX4jgdCIgVQ?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8) Backgrounds, part 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A background is drawn using a perspective ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-8 | Background\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XgDrlzVIFLg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9) Backgrounds, part 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A background is drawn using photos and 3D data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-9 | Background #2\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VwFs6GO46H4?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10) Hand-drawn text<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we'll add hand-drawn text, such as sound effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-10 | Hand-drawn text\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3O-8QgsVsM0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11) Effect lines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we cover effect lines which are drawn using tools such as Ruler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-11 | Effect lines\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zTh4hkN8GXw?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12) Decoration brushes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we cover screen tones and adding patterns using the decoration brush.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-12 | Decoration brushes\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SmNvKch-10g?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13) Toning patterns and exporting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this episode, we go over pasting screen tones, finishing up and exporting your manga comic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-13 | Toning patterns and exporting\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h9uIahO6RJg?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14) Coloring a manga<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This episode demonstrates the process of coloring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Clip Studio Paint Pro tutorial Part 3-14 | Colouring a manga\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WNRQ1ZV6IMU?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Clip Studio Paint and Wacom Intuos<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A free trial of Celsys' <a href=\"https:\/\/www.clipstudio.net\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clip Studio Paint Pro<\/a> is bundled with every Wacom <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wacom.com\/en-us\/getting-started\/wacom-intuos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Intuos pen tablet<\/a> and is the perfect 2D drawing software tool for comic and manga creation. Whether you want to simply enhance and perfect your pen-and-paper drawings or you want to experience a completely digital creative process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More about Caterina Rocchi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:20%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"177\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/05\/caterina-265-177x200.jpg\" alt=\"caterina\" class=\"wp-image-809707\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/05\/caterina-265-177x200.jpg 177w, https:\/\/community.wacom.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/40\/2023\/05\/caterina-265.jpg 265w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 177px) 100vw, 177px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Caterina Rocchi is the owner of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.luccamangaschool.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lucca Manga School<\/a> in Italy. She studied art in Italy and was looking for the opportunity to study Manga. So, Caterina took matters into her own hands and established a school of her own. Wacom is quite proud to be able to support this school and its mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Follow Caterina on social media: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/caterina.rocchi.9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook <\/a>- <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/caterinalms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Using Clip Studio Paint and Wacom Intuos, artist Caterina Rocchi will show you the process from sketch to the final piece while creating a manga comic. 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