pixivision - Illustration features tagged illustration material&software

A light & portable device to draw wherever you want! New Windows 10 8-inch LCD Tablet "raytrektab" - Interview & Review with Saine

Fri, 12 May 2017 20:00:00 +0900

15 Cel Shading Tutorials - Learning the Basics

Mon, 10 Apr 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever wished to master the anime coloring style? Cel shading, the coloring technique used for anime, is easy to learn if you have the right tools! Software like CLIP STUDIO or Photoshop will make coloring a breeze.

The cel shading technique comes from the era when the number of colors you could use in animation was limited. For this reason, gradients are replaced with flat tones and shadows, significantly simplifying the coloring process. The main characteristics of this technique are black, thick outlines and distinct shadowing patterns. A similar technique is called gyaruge coloring (or "gal-game coloring"), but the difference with cel shading is still quite visible since this second method uses a wider range of gradations and shades. Today we put together a collection of useful cel shading tutorials directly from the country that created anime - Japan! Enjoy.

A Tablet that feels like using pen and paper? Hands-on with Wacom’s newest product! Interview with Hiyori Asahikawa + Drawing Video

Wed, 18 Jan 2017 19:00:00 +0900

Rella making-of and interview - Drawing a peaceful and elegant world with Adobe Photoshop CC

Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:00:00 +0900

Video: Drawing Challenge! 99's "Kaitemita"!

Wed, 07 Dec 2016 19:00:00 +0900

Hello from the pixiv Sketch development team!

We introduce and explain all sorts of new functions through this series: for example, did you know you can now change layer blend modes through the pixiv Sketch app?

pixiv Sketch--on both iPhone and Android--lets you do this and lots more, all for free!

A making-of & interview with Kitsune: painting fantastic worlds with Adobe Photoshop CC

Thu, 10 Nov 2016 19:00:00 +0900

Must-see for beginners! 4 easy steps to master illustrating

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 19:00:00 +0900

Have you ever thought about illustrating, but became at a loss for where to start? Today, we have a simple tutorial for beginners at illustrations, where you will learn about the difference between analog and digital drawings, as well as how to draw the faces of characters.

1. Analog? Digital? Two types of illustrations

2. Characteristics of and how to draw analog illustrations

3. Characteristics of and how to draw digital illustrations

4. The fundamentals of drawing

Apart from learning more about drawing, your actual skill will improve with these tips that are easy to understand and image. We highly recommend it to beginners who want to grasp the general flow of drawing.

A making-of and interview with the popular artist Chiho! Unveiling the secrets behind her colorful and delicate drawings!

Fri, 20 Nov 2015 18:00:00 +0900

Illustrator Chiho collaborated with earth music&ecology Japan Label and took care of several Vocaloid related illustrations, such as 1925 and Melancolic. Her girly and cute drawing style made her really popular!

Chiho’s works are delicate yet incisive, with plenty of details and recurring motifs, while the color used remind of pop art. Today, on pixivision, we bring you an exclusive interview with the artist where she tells us how and why she started drawing, and a step by step drawing process explanation!

Chiho drew a really cute and cheerful pink-haired character just for us. Let’s follow her in the process!