Material Studdies
Workshop Summary: In this 8-week digital art workshop, participants will explore the world of material studies using Clip Studio Paint. Each 90-minute session will focus on different materials, techniques, and creative approaches to help artists enhance their understanding and skills in digital rendering. Through hands-on practice, demonstrations, and constructive feedback, participants will develop a comprehensive skill set for creating lifelike and imaginative digital artworks.
Week 1: Introduction to Material Studies
- Introduction to Clip Studio Paint tools and interface
- Basic principles of material studies
- Simple exercises to get familiar with digital rendering
Week 2: Rendering Metal
- Understanding the properties of metal
- Techniques for rendering different types of metal (e.g., shiny, matte)
- Hands-on practice: Drawing metallic objects
Week 3: Rendering Wood
- Characteristics of various wood textures
- Techniques for rendering wood grain and surface details
- Hands-on practice: Drawing wooden objects
Week 4: Rendering Fabrics
- Exploring different types of fabrics (e.g., silk, cotton, denim)
- Techniques for rendering fabric folds and textures
- Hands-on practice: Drawing fabric drapery
Week 5: Rendering Glass and Transparent Materials
- Properties of glass and transparent materials
- Techniques for rendering reflections and refractions
- Hands-on practice: Drawing glass objects
Week 6: Rendering Organic Materials
- Understanding organic textures (e.g., skin, fur, foliage)
- Techniques for rendering various organic surfaces
- Hands-on practice: Drawing organic materials
Week 7: Rendering Stone and Rock
- Characteristics of stone and rock textures
- Techniques for rendering different types of stone surfaces
- Hands-on practice: Drawing stone objects
Week 8: Rendering Water and Liquids
- Properties of water and different liquids
- Techniques for rendering water reflections and movement
- Hands-on practice: Drawing water and liquid scenes
This term we will be working with Clip Studio Paint $5.99/m ( https://www.clipstudio.net/en/) for desktop/laptop.
