Entering 2
How to Use This Book 8

Introduction How to Use Digital Tools

You can draw what you couldn't draw before! 9
10 Basic Digital Tools
Tools needed to draw on a computer
Tools needed to draw with a 'tablet'
Understanding Basic Tools 11
Any software has the same functionality.
① Layer 12
The world changed by 'layers'
What you can do with 'layers'
② Mask 14
Cover it with a 'mask' and hide it
Color adjustment is very easy
③ Clipping Mask 16
A 'clipping mask' that allows you to paint without leaving the area
④ Brush 17
Brushes are distinguished by their edge shape.
Two ways to draw a gradient
⑤ Blending mode 20
How to use blending modes
Think about 'light' and 'shadow' in layers
How to erase a mask with a brush
Color selection is done using the HSB sliders.

Chapter 1: Drawing Everyday Objects

26 lemons in the refrigerator
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 28
Let's draw 29
Column 1 Let's draw it first 37
Column 2 Lemon 40 with a gradient drawn by touching the brush multiple times

Chapter 2 White Objects Cannot Be Drawn White

Pure white porcelain bowl 44
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 46
Let's draw 47
Column 3: Brightness comes before color 55

Chapter 3: The Relationship Between 'Nansaek' and 'Coldsaek'

Let's compare two different colored grapes and judge the color relatively 60
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 62
Let's draw 63
Column 4 Warm and Cool 'Color Temperature' 72

Chapter 4 The Secret of Highlights

Let's observe the light reflected from a raw egg 76
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 78
Let's draw 79
Column 5: Ability to draw highlights = Understanding the difference in brightness 87
Column 6: The Meaning of Light and Darkness 88

Chapter 5: Colors of Color and Light

It is difficult to draw a material with many colors 90
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 92
Let's draw 93
Column 7: What People Feel When They See Color

Chapter 6 Light Transmission (Subsurface Scattering)

When you draw a transparent image, you feel a sense of vitality. 106
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 108
Let's draw 109
Column 8 When light passes through, the saturation appears high. 119

Chapter 7: Drawing Flowers to Draw 'Everyday Life'

The Difference Between Placing Flowers in a Vase and in a Cup 124
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 126
Let's draw 127
Column 9: Failure 138

Chapter 8: "The Invisible": Drawing the Flow of Time

People feel the invisible 142
Observing the surrounding environment of the material 144
Let's draw 145
Column 10: Expressing 'Atmosphere' 155

In conclusion 158
Gallery 160

The Basics of Digital Sketching from Artists Who Worked on [Spy Family] and [Pokemon]

The author of this book, Hiro Nagasuna (Kokinjo), has been in charge of color scripts and concept art for various works including animation, games, and music videos, and has been recognized for his sensuous and vivid directing using light and color.
In addition, he has been recognized for his teaching skills by actively conducting online classes and workshops for fellow writers and aspiring artists.
In this book, the author uses his practical and teaching experience to teach the fundamentals of digital sketching step by step.
Take a personalized, hands-on digital sketching course designed for beginners.

Let's observe the light and surrounding environment surrounding the material.

Do lemons have the color we "think" they are? Objects change color and contrast dramatically depending on the surrounding light and environment.
Let's learn to observe and think about this in detail.
The "Observing the Material's Surroundings" page of this book analyzes how the color and contrast of a material change depending on the light source and surroundings.
See how the natural color of an object changes when light hits its surface, and how the color of reflected light or shadows changes through photography.
By repeating this exercise and gaining a deeper understanding of the relationship between light and color, you will be able to create more three-dimensional and richly colored paintings.


How to express an invisible atmosphere

The author says that when drawing complex scenes in animation or sketching a single subject, you need to feel the 'atmosphere'.
This book covers how to use key elements such as 'air', 'the flow of time', and 'smell' in your drawings to create atmosphere.
This requires special skills, as it requires using what is visible to capture what is invisible.
For example, the author says that if you express 'air' through the way moisture, dust, and dirt in the air reflect light and sparkle, you can describe the atmosphere.
When the mood is captured in a painting, the artist can better express what he wants to express.
As you appreciate the author's work in the book, try to figure out what elements are used to express the mood and what feelings the work evokes.
Additionally, you can create various atmospheres in your drawings by using the custom brushes and texture images provided as special files.