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Paint Tool SAI Description:
by ~MythArcana
SAI really is an indispensable tool and excels at anything that is based on vector line art. The way the vector is editable and easy to work with is a huge boon over other programs and just makes sense. My only gripes are there is no dodge/burn tool and custom brushes aren't very robust. Other than that, it's a great program and well worth the money for sure!
Paint Tool SAI Review by hamano_ayumi
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Paint Tool SAI Tutorial Part 1 and Part 2 by Rueme
-I hope it helps some people out. Getting used to a new program can be tricky business!
Lineart Tutoral for SAI by Rueme
-Because people have been asking for it
Lineless CG Tutorial: HAIR by Rueme
-Because some people were curious C: (character made in paint tool SAI, tutorial in Photoshop)
Kimi's Paint Tool SAI Tutorial Part 1 , Part 2 , Part 3 , Part 4 , Part 5 , Part 6 , Part 7 , Part 8 , Part 9 , by kimicatdemon
-I have started to upload the paint tool sai tutorials. The first few will focus on the tools. If there are any questions regarding the tools, feel free to ask.
Individual Tutorials
SAI Tutorial Part 1 and Part 2 by Spoonzmeister
-I've noticed that there aren't a great deal of tutorials out there for Paint Tool SAI. Seeing as the program is rapidly gaining popularity, I thought I'd put some of my techniques out there for people who opened SAI for the first time and said "Whut?" There's a link to download SAI in my description if you've never used it before and decide that you want to give it a try. It's a magnificent program and I recommend giving it a go.
Paint Tool SAI - Tutorial by Lelia
-Few days ago a friend talked me about that there should be a Paint Tool SAI tutorial, so I started to do this tutorial about this media. Well here is, it's too basic .
Paint Tool SAI Tutorial by kioisrad
-How to start a new drawing in SAI, plus a short rundown of the different brushes.
Paint Tool SAI Tutorial 2 by kioisrad
-Someone requested this a long time ago..lol SO HERE IT IS 8D
Line Art tutorial in SAI by himiko
-Mostly done in Paint Tool SAI.
SAI Tutorial: Vector Line Art by SakuraChan776
-This is how I make Vector Line Arts in SAI, it's not the right way or the best way it's just my way.
Sai Tutorial: Masking by SakuraChan776
-This is the first step in coloring for me ?A?;; I mask things.
Paint Tool SAI tutorial by dragonchickaya
-Tutorial I promised I would do a while ago. Well here it is
Paint Tool SAI Tutorial 2 by dragonchickaya
-Made a new SAI tutorial because I noticed that people today still look at my tutorial, and I still get questions about it. So yeah, I made this for all of them, and anyone else struggling with SAI. Enjoy :>
PAINT TOOL SAI TUTORIAL 1 by xxlilevilangelxx
-THIS IS A TUTORIAL ON TOOLS AND HOW THEY WORK ONLY! I made this because:
1) I can't find any really good SAI tutorials out there that can explain more than what I can explain lol. (or am I not trying hard enough.)
2) People wanted it?
Paint Tool SAI: Line Tutorial by Infitima
-After learning SAI and seeing the greatness of it. I just had to share it with all my friends. And so I made a tutorial to show them even more of the greatness. And to also show those like me with bad hand-eye co-oridination thus bad line-art the greatness of it! It's just THAT GREAT! So Sai Line-Art Tutorial.
Coloring Tutorial by sakimichan
-Due to popular demands ,I decided to make a coloring tutorial .To avoid page stretch ,I used flash to make a book like tutorial .I had a lot of fun working with flash, though it was frustrating at times. I checked the tutorial 4 times ,and had 2 friends tested it /correct it for me ,so it should work smoothly. Just a Note. This tutorial is not for beginners ,it's for people with at least some understanding of how digital programs work. This tutorial is very general that means it have about a little of everything .
Tutorial - Paint Tool SAI by Salacia-Mao
-Please remember that this is just the way I use the program and I'm sure theres so much more you can do with it but I'm still learning myself. If anyone has anything to add on how this can be improved, please do hesitate to do so.. ^^
Sai Tutorial by Val4s
-It's a small tut and step by step through Sai Paint Tool. I find it quite nice to work with it.
Lineart and SAI tutorial by suzuran
-Some of you might wonder why I didn't just do the Sora picture in the coloring tutorial... well... I wouldn't be able to do the whole perspective talk that everyone keeps asking me about XD Happy reading, I hope it's not too confusing.
Basic Coloring Tutorial SAI by e-nat
-Uploading a simple tutorial (if you can call it that). It's more of a basic intro to coloring process and some tips. Not a full complicated thing.
tutorial, part 1 - hair and tutorial, part 2 - skin by tanukitchokes
-First of all, I can't write tutorials. Second, I don't really know my own method, i change it here and there every time i color something, so that DOES make it even harder to make a tutorial. Third, there ARE easier ways to do what I do, i BET, but this is how i learned >_> i'm not a fancy art student hahahaha XD OTL im just a country dojo samurai 8D Fourth: i'm forgetting a lot of stuff i wanted to type here.
Paint Tool SAI quick tutorial by KoiFishSushi
-My little brother was asking me how to shade on SAI, so I made this.
Wave's Coloring Tutorial by suzuran
-I added a shortcut to the "Alternate Method" for Preparing the Lineart (And elaborated on that a little bit) to the Table of Contents (The place where all the Red Buttons are in the beginning) This would most likely be targeted to people using Photoshop Elements, OpenCanvas---any Program that does not have the ability to split Channels.
SAI Paint Tool - Tutorial by LaFatalite
-Since SAI paint tool is such an amazing program - I wanted to make a tutorial for it. Though not on HOW to use the program itself, just another way of coloring using it. This tutorial is really recommended for those who already have a pretty good idea of how to use SAI, or pretty much any other painting software. But it's not really tough at all so it'll be easy to follow. Just ask me questions here or in a note if you need any help with it.
SAI Paint Tool Tutorial:: 1 by ClassyPirate
-So. I made my friend, Cody, this tutorial 'cause he kept asking me how I do line art. xDD;;
SAI Paint tool tutorial:: 2 by ClassyPirate
-The second tutorial for Cody! Hurray! D:
SAI Paint Tool - Tutorial 2 by LaFatalite
-Ok, let's start this off. When you first begin [making a new image] honestly don't worry about the size. Why? Because you can change the size later on. The only thing you should ponder is the resolution. 300 px is great unless you've got more memory to use, then put it higher. Any lower I'd say about 275 px.
SAI Simple Color Tutorial by masquevale
-paint tool SAI - Simple Color Tutorial featuring Agito FF13!
tutorial paint tool sai by Hamabi
-program : Paint tool SAI
Eye Colouring Tutorial? by Fushi-Chou
-Made With:
- SAI Painter
- Photoshop (for text & arranging)
- Pen Tablet (Graphire 4)
SAI Painter is a gorgeous program that's simple, yet beautiful. You can look it up and try out the trial version, then buy it if you really like it! Mine is bought, and I don't regret a single bit of it. It truly is masterful for linearts and is wonderful for coloring. But this tutorial should work for any coloring program, as long as you can know your way around your brushes.
Semirealistic Eye Tutorial by yuumei
-I used Paint tool SAI in this tutorial but the instructions can work for Photoshop as well.
Hair Tutorial SAI by Niaro
-A tutorial done for friend D: <3333 dokidoki It's fug and weird but if you wanna look at it go ahead LOL It gives you the basic of how to do hair with marker.
Hair tutorial- Paint Tool SAI by merki-the-vampire
-Hello! Its my tutorial about digital paintings- hair. I based on PaintToolSAI. I hope you can understand it. XD
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Comments: 509
iRB12 [2013-09-05 07:59:35 +0000 UTC]
I'm a Newbie here. I hope this will going to help me a lot.
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raspberryteacakes In reply to ??? [2013-08-28 14:15:01 +0000 UTC]
I'm having problems. When ever I draw using the pencil, pen, or any other tool with a small size, all my lines come out squiggly and wobbly. I turned up the stabilizer, but it's still acting up. How do I fix it?
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Jennerdstro In reply to raspberryteacakes [2013-09-11 18:39:16 +0000 UTC]
For line art, I use the stabilizer on the highest, and you have to draw SLOWLY otherwise it will have issues. Β when I am coloring, I keep it on about 9, but for handwriting on about 12. Β I have an extremely shakey hand, so I hope I helped you.
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OrangeAussie In reply to Jennerdstro [2013-09-20 13:47:04 +0000 UTC]
i always have mine on S7 XDDD
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Jennerdstro In reply to raspberryteacakes [2013-09-12 20:28:27 +0000 UTC]
no problem! Β I try to help others, as plenty of other people have helped me the same way!
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BlueBox-Chan [2013-08-27 23:49:22 +0000 UTC]
I dun know what to do Gahh Im so stupid ;;
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kuni-chan978 [2013-08-23 00:04:40 +0000 UTC]
If you save a picture that has some linework, can you go back and edit it?
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Jennerdstro In reply to kuni-chan978 [2013-09-11 18:39:45 +0000 UTC]
if you save the file as a .psd or .sai then yes.
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veerakristiina In reply to ??? [2013-08-10 13:06:17 +0000 UTC]
I feel stupid asking this, but can i move a selected area to a new layer? and if i save, do all layers save(like if I open it in paint tool SAI later, all all the layers seperated)?
Sorry, asking silly cuestions, but i'm new to SAI...
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gloopdeer In reply to veerakristiina [2013-08-14 18:59:21 +0000 UTC]
For the first, yes. What you do, is you cut it out, using CTRL+X, and then paste it using CTRL+V.
For the second question, to save a work in progress with the layers separated, you need to save it as a .PSD or .SAI, and when you open it back up, the layers will be the same as how you left them.
Also, those aren't sillytupid questions! It's totally normal and stuff to be confused when you use a new program and all.
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veerakristiina In reply to gloopdeer [2013-08-15 15:03:57 +0000 UTC]
Ah, Thank you, that was really kind of you!
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gloopdeer In reply to veerakristiina [2013-08-15 15:19:19 +0000 UTC]
It's no problem! u v u
I hope you have a good time using SAI!
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funkylime123 In reply to Nel-katz [2014-01-05 01:03:56 +0000 UTC]
i don't think so, sorry.
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Nel-katz In reply to funkylime123 [2014-01-05 12:20:24 +0000 UTC]
I already knew about that. But it's okay. Β
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gloopdeer In reply to Nel-katz [2013-08-14 19:02:04 +0000 UTC]
Sadly, no. You have to use a tablet with pressure sensitivity to be able to use the pressure tool. However, if you use the lineart layer tool, you can adjust the thickness and pressure manually.
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August-Skylines In reply to ??? [2013-08-04 23:22:20 +0000 UTC]
Is there a tool on SAI where you can click and drag and make your own lines like you can in MS Paint? I cant do good free hands on the computer so Ive stuck with MS Paint because of this tool, if anyone can answer this it would help a ton!~
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Corbinsor13 In reply to August-Skylines [2013-08-07 03:04:17 +0000 UTC]
And the solution to that is to get a graphics tablet
Really, I know how you feel. I have a WACOM bamboo tablet on my wishlist, I'm sick and tired of using the mouse.
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August-Skylines In reply to Corbinsor13 [2013-08-07 17:03:24 +0000 UTC]
Thanks, yea, I kinda thought that was the solution. I just didnt want to go buy a new tablet but, you know how that gose ^^
Ill just save up for one now. Thanks again though
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Corbinsor13 In reply to August-Skylines [2013-08-08 03:05:44 +0000 UTC]
Haha, yeah. I can't save up quick enough, I'm a little young to get a job (1 year too young) And my mom keeps "forgetting" my allowance. So I guess I have to wait for my birthday.
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August-Skylines In reply to Corbinsor13 [2013-08-12 00:55:14 +0000 UTC]
Im three years too young xD but yea, I dont get an allowanceΒ so, Ill have to scrape together birthday and christmas money.
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bsjx1 [2013-08-03 12:48:42 +0000 UTC]
how do you make a background? My laptop keeps making a filter over the drawing, help please?
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raspberryteacakes In reply to ??? [2013-07-24 20:01:16 +0000 UTC]
Hello!Β
It feels stupid asking this-but i'm new to sai~
Β
How do you upload a sai file to deviantART? it's not working on my computer because i think i am doing it wrong.Β
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Domotatici In reply to raspberryteacakes [2013-07-27 09:06:12 +0000 UTC]
Ill help
1st open your project
2nd go to save as
3rd under the name there is type (thats where which format you can save it in)
hope it helped
Β
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HellmastaJoleck [2013-07-21 09:25:40 +0000 UTC]
Hi i have a sai related question... I would like to know if it is possible to merge my scanned color pencel colored pages with Sai colored pics... you see i have this style i use for coloring clothes with pencil but i have trouble getting the rest of the pic right for the biological sections of my characters with pencil but i can get them right with sai...Can you help me... i would like to merge my color pencil clothes over top my Sai colored characters
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ChupaRodrique5 In reply to ??? [2013-07-18 17:42:22 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much this was very helpful. For me I think sai is easier to use than Photoshop CS6
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Coeb [2013-07-13 00:29:08 +0000 UTC]
In the options menu of Paint Tool Sai, it doesn't allow me to scroll down. I can't access anything below where the screen stretches, and thus I can't use anything in the advanced menu's option. Is there anyway for me to fix this?
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SeoKyo In reply to Coeb [2013-07-16 15:19:23 +0000 UTC]
Hi there!
Just a random deviant who found your comment.
If you're talking about your talking about the window called "Color and Tool"
I'm assuming you're facing this problem here: i.imgur.com/UuP3pxn.png (Circled in red)
To access the advance menu for your brushes, you need to "hide" one of the many little square applets(?) at the top (circled in blue).
Adjust your brushes from there and click on the little square applet you hid earlier to show the color selectors and such.
Hopefully this helped.
~SeoKyo
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WafflesRdabomb In reply to ??? [2013-07-12 15:40:39 +0000 UTC]
This will be VERY helpful! Thank you!
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Haruno5 In reply to ??? [2013-07-09 03:59:50 +0000 UTC]
Do you know why I can't upload pictures that i've drawn on sai on deviant art?? It always says that there isn't a preview image or something... ;A;
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Linthium In reply to ??? [2013-06-30 04:23:12 +0000 UTC]
I've used sai for over a year.. but I've never found the download for the proper full version..
I know it was made for you to pay but I've seen a lot of people who have sai that has EVERYTHING on it and they say they've downloaded it.
The paint tool sai I have doesn't give me the option to save things, copy and paste and other tools.. do you know where to find a download that has all that?
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danidoodlebug [2013-06-30 00:27:55 +0000 UTC]
i drew a picture on SAI, bot when i saved it i wanted to see it again. but when i clicked it, it said i had to choose and application to open it. so i could see it again, and i wanted to send it to deviantart. but it said that it was'nt displayable and i should choose a preview image. but any drawing that i choose won't display. help please!
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Lunarelle In reply to danidoodlebug [2013-07-03 19:53:39 +0000 UTC]
The same thing happened to me when I tried to upload it to DA. ^_^
I went back and saved it as a JPEG file, and then I could upload it. So when you click 'Save As' on SAI, on the very bottom of the window, it'll show 'Save As Type'. Choose the JPEG file type, then Save it.
...However, if you have multiple layers in your work, when you save it as JPEG it'll say something like 'the layer information' can't be saved. I saved it as JPEG anyways because I didn't know how to solve that. ._.
(maybe you could try saving it as PNG, but I'm not sure...I'm not the best with computers...)
But I hope this helped!
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CalebP1716 In reply to ??? [2013-05-11 16:13:44 +0000 UTC]
Just got SAI a few days ago and wanted to learn as much as I could about it, so thank you for putting together such a wonderful and organized tutorial. I haven't gotten into all of the tutorials just yet but I sure plan to. Thanks again!!
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AgentKake In reply to ??? [2013-05-03 02:10:20 +0000 UTC]
On the official website, it looks like (in the picture) the program is in Japanese. If I download it from there will it be in Japanese or English? Because I don't speak Japanese.......
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jennelle20 In reply to AgentKake [2013-06-07 03:34:34 +0000 UTC]
there is an english version (i'm not sure if it's made by the same company, if it's a patch, etc.)
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TDArulesclub4 [2013-04-30 17:58:57 +0000 UTC]
Wow. How can people download it so easy?? x.x
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