How can I change the color of my line art?
Question
How can I change the color of my line art in Clip Studio Paint?
Answer
You can change the color of the line using a variety of methods, such as the [Convert to drawing color] function, locking transparency, or applying a layer color.
Please find each method below.
Changing the color of the lines on a selected layer
With the [Convert to drawing color] function in the [Edit] menu, you can change the color of the lines on a selected layer.
・Turning black line art into another color
1. Select the line art layer you want to change the color of.
Note: Any areas other than the line art must be transparent.
2. On the color palette, select the desired color for the line art.
3. Select [Edit] menu > [Convert to drawing color].
4. The line art color will change to the color selected.
Note:
If the color of the line is gray or does not change, set the expression color of the layer to [Color] from the [Layer Properties] palette.
Changing only part of the line art’s color
You can use the [Lock Transparent Pixels] function to change the color of the line art to a different color.
This allows you to draw in the area where the image is located without protruding into the transparent area.
・When you want only a part of the line to be a a different color
1. Select the line art layer you want to change the color of.
Note: Any areas other than the line art must be transparent.
2. On the layer palette, select [Lock Transparent Pixels].
3. If you use a drawing tool such as the Airbrush or Pen tool, you can change the color of the line art to the desired color.
Note:
If the color of the line is gray or does not change, set the expression color of the layer to [Color] from the [Layer Property] palette.
Temporarily changing the line art's color
The [Layer Color] function allows you to temporarily change the color of your line art.
This displays the content on the layer in a different color, and allows you to easily return to its original color, letting you use it as a temporary display.
・When you want to temporarily change the color of a lower layer's line art to a lighter color, such as light blue.
・When you want to change the monotone material to a different color when creating a color manga.
1. Select the layer in which you want to change the line art color, and turn on [Layer Color] in [Layer Property] palette.
2. The [Layer Color] item will display and the color of the line will be changed to light blue, the initial layer color.
Click on the color part of [Layer Color].
Select the desired color from [Color Settings] and click OK.
4. The color of the content on the layer will change to the selected color.
Note: You can restore the layer's original color by turning off the [Layer Color] icon on the [Layer Property] palette.