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Tutorials on how to achieve traditional styles in your digital art and design work including mid-century illustration, vintage comic books, kitschy American design.
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Comic History: Color and Print
Learn how to simulate retro artwork in this three-part series dedicated to the history of printing methods and how to recreate them digitally. In part two of the series, we’ll explore the history of color in printing including lithography, four-color printing, and more.
Comic History: Linework and Print
Learn the secrets of simulating vintage artwork in this three-part series. These articles are a must-read for digital artists, illustrators, comic book creators, and print designers looking to bring retro touches to their work.
DupliTone: Clip Studio Paint Brush Demo
Take a look at our best-selling halftone swatch set DupliTone in this quick Clip Studio Paint brush demonstration. We'll show you how to use DupliTone to color this quirky cat illustration in multiple colors, using our dot and line halftone swatches.
How to Use Paper Textures in Clip Studio Paint
Paper textures are a fast and easy way to bring authenticity and warmth to your digital art. If you haven't used them with your work, you might be scratching your head on what to do. We're here to help! Follow our step-by-step guide on using paper textures in Clip Studio Paint and the ColorLab Comic Color halftone kit.
How to Resize Halftones in Clip Studio Paint
Halftones are a powerful tool in any retro artist's arsenal. But one size definitely doesn't fit all, and it doesn't have to! Learn how to get halftone brushes as unique as you are with this step-by-step how-to guide. We'll show you how to resize your halftone brushes in Clip Studio Paint.
How to Use Halftone Brushes in Clip Studio Paint
New to Clip Studio Paint, halftone brushes, or both? No need to worry. We're here to help! Watch or read our easy step-by-step guide on using halftone brushes in Clip Studio Paint. We'll be using the ColorLab Color Comic Kit to demonstrate. Follow along and get creating in no time!
How to Get Registration Error
A natural quirk of traditional printmaking is registration error. When one layer of color is off-register compared to the other layers. Modern printers and digital art lack this quirk unless you do it on purpose. That's where we come in. In these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, we'll show you how to create registration errors in your digital artwork.
How to Create Print Distress
Weatherization, age, and handling can affect the look of traditional prints. This causes a natural distressing that is missing in digital artwork. In this easy, step-by-step set of instructions we'll show you how to achieve this touch of authenticity to your work.
How to Make a Lo-Fi Two Color Illustration with DupliTone
Follow along with artist Robin Banks as they show how to create a retro-inspired two-color illustration using DupliTone Halftone Brushes for Procreate. Watch or read this easy step-by-step tutorial and get creating in no time!
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