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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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Multi-Subject Collections:
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
NekoPaiPai In reply to ??? [2012-12-02 02:42:16 +0000 UTC]
Yes it does, thanks for the help.
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alex--tan In reply to ??? [2012-10-28 13:29:40 +0000 UTC]
I need more lineless CG tutorials...
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LarayaDracomshu In reply to ??? [2012-10-28 05:51:13 +0000 UTC]
I use to use a program that would let me draw over the drawing without using an ink tool or another layer. I would almost seem like the paint tool is going under the drawing and leaving it looking something like this [link] , it has the nice gritty pencil sketch right under the color and I want to see how I can do that with SAI and (just in case) Gimp.
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fweshtoast In reply to ??? [2012-10-25 01:36:17 +0000 UTC]
Thanks mate! This helps... a lot!!!
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DarkPriestessFinn In reply to ??? [2012-10-18 08:50:28 +0000 UTC]
thanks!!....... really helpful!.
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Arashi-Alchemist [2012-09-22 04:01:46 +0000 UTC]
How would I use the Luminosity and Overlay tools? (by layer) Also, any tips for shading? Trying hard heeeeere!!!!!!!!
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MiiKyMOD In reply to ??? [2012-09-01 05:10:48 +0000 UTC]
Thanks to you, now I got 130 followers on Tumblr AND some watchers here!
And thanks for the people who made this tutorials, of course!
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Satsuya-Junichiro In reply to ??? [2012-08-28 17:02:15 +0000 UTC]
thanks ^^ the tutorials were great help for a new digital artist like myself, and i think its safe to say im gonna be using this page a lot
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SnowberryInc In reply to ??? [2012-08-21 02:31:46 +0000 UTC]
awww thank you for all that tutorail list *w*
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jack104 In reply to ??? [2012-08-19 06:09:36 +0000 UTC]
oh thank you so much wonderful person to post this!^^ this will surely answer all my questions! im not a sai owner. (yet) but i am extremely grateful for you to do this. and helping so many new and gifted artists.
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MrFuddles In reply to ??? [2012-08-11 22:55:35 +0000 UTC]
I have a question about Sai. ._.;
While drawing, how can I select a certain body part [IE: An eye that I've drawn] , Flip/roate it and then place it whever I'd like? Or is that not possible for me to do?
//Thank you in advance if you answer!
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GundaharTheFox In reply to MrFuddles [2012-08-14 09:56:50 +0000 UTC]
Use the magic wand tool
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WhitePinoy In reply to ??? [2012-08-02 01:10:54 +0000 UTC]
hey does Paint Sai Tool have a Liquifier Tool like Photoshop does?
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CaseyCorrupted In reply to WhitePinoy [2012-08-09 00:00:41 +0000 UTC]
Hi there~! I just skimmed through the comments and noticed you left multiple messages. I hope I can help you out!
Paint Tool SAI is NOT a free program even though it utilizes a fully functional 31 day trial. After that period, you can still use the program, but you will be unable to save or open files, and copying with be disabled for use outside of the program.
Paint Tool Sai costs \5250(Japanese Yen) which is roughly equal to $67 USD. The exchange rate fluctuates, so always check it for yourself~
To purchase it, you'll need a PayPal account.
Also, about your question on the Liquify Tool: No, SAI does NOT feature advanced Bitmap Editing Tools such as those found in Photoshop. SAI Is focused on painting and drawing only.
I hope this helps!
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CavyMomma In reply to CaseyCorrupted [2012-08-14 19:15:24 +0000 UTC]
*cough* if you know where to look you can get it for free
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Giovanzana In reply to ??? [2012-07-28 11:59:14 +0000 UTC]
I love you! Thank you so much! :3
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Kuchan-scarf-lover In reply to ??? [2012-07-26 21:12:19 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for this! This has got to be the most helpful post I've ever seen on dA!
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keefsey In reply to ??? [2012-07-16 20:12:53 +0000 UTC]
not sure if you care, but several of these links are now broken, otherwise, good stuff!
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WhitePinoy [2012-07-12 18:22:58 +0000 UTC]
I have a question about Sai Paint. Is the program free or not? I just used it and it says that it won't work unless I pay for the full version. How much is Sai Paint? or is there a free version limitless.
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DragonAuraX In reply to ??? [2012-07-09 06:15:35 +0000 UTC]
Woah, this helped a lot. I can probably get a decent picture done now. Thanks!
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NotAnAccountNoMORE In reply to ??? [2012-07-08 18:33:55 +0000 UTC]
danke for the kindness you've uploaded!
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Porcelean In reply to ??? [2012-07-07 21:34:26 +0000 UTC]
I have a question :c i have just bought painter tool sai and the pen is slow. So..do you know how to change the pen settings to work on the tablet and not cursor? (it is not the tablet because it works on other programs.)
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Sukeiisu In reply to Porcelean [2012-08-14 15:46:39 +0000 UTC]
above on the screen it says stabilizer if you want to have it to be fast then put it on 0 if you want it on very slow put it on s-7
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WhitePinoy In reply to ??? [2012-07-02 00:00:53 +0000 UTC]
I have a silly question, on vector/line art do you know how to cop and paste strokes? I'm trying to make one of my drawings have symmetry.
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dimitrius-trident In reply to WhitePinoy [2012-07-02 06:35:38 +0000 UTC]
All i do is make a new non-vector layer and merge down, manipulate, then make a new vector layer and keep going.
Not sure what to do if you want to manipulate on the vector layer though, so sorry if this didn't help.
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TrebleCLef101 In reply to ??? [2012-06-27 19:43:49 +0000 UTC]
Can I scan one of my drawings and edit it and color it in paint tool SAI?
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Ghost3ToxicNightmare In reply to ??? [2012-06-17 23:53:58 +0000 UTC]
um im getting sai for my bday and i want to draw my pictures on my sketchpads and then color them on sai. can you tell me how to do that?
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Saeani In reply to Ghost3ToxicNightmare [2012-06-19 21:09:38 +0000 UTC]
If you're talking about drawing on a paper sketchpad, you'll have to scan your drawings in. Or take a (decent) picture and go from there. I advise creating a layer over top of your sketch, makes it easier, Also, scanners in my experience will mess up colors, and if your lines aren't dark enough, won't even show up. Try linearting your sketch on your computer, then color. Hope I helped!
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Ghost3ToxicNightmare In reply to Saeani [2012-06-19 23:12:16 +0000 UTC]
ya u did lol ill just go over my pics in sharpie and try taking a good pic!
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Saeani In reply to Ghost3ToxicNightmare [2012-06-20 01:19:08 +0000 UTC]
I'm glad I did. Good luck on your artistic endeavors!
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xxDaisuki-Koixx [2012-06-09 04:49:59 +0000 UTC]
I have a question:
Can you suggest a coloring tutorial that colors like this one? [link] thanks!
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Kenji42 In reply to ??? [2012-05-30 05:22:08 +0000 UTC]
Hiya, I have a question.
I know how to make linearts on SAI, but I forgot to save a couple as SAI files so their simply JPG files. How do I color the linearts in SAI if they aren't SAI files (I Know how to color them if they were still in SAi file layers after linearting, I've done a few like this [link] )
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Saeani In reply to Kenji42 [2012-06-19 21:12:03 +0000 UTC]
Open a new Sai window, go to open, and select your drawing. The program will open it as a Sai drawing. Hope this helps!
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AlwaysL0V3 In reply to ??? [2012-05-23 04:36:22 +0000 UTC]
I downloaded it by searching on youtube "download paint tool sai free" and follow the links to mediafire (:
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Tifa1993 In reply to ??? [2012-05-20 07:28:00 +0000 UTC]
from where I can get the program free??
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WalkingWithRainbows In reply to Tifa1993 [2012-06-05 15:56:55 +0000 UTC]
Go to google,type in SAI and they should be a page were you can download it
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Tifa1993 In reply to WalkingWithRainbows [2012-06-05 21:27:19 +0000 UTC]
thank you for the help ,But I already download it a long time ago XD
but I really appreciate your help =^_^=
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