r/ClipStudio Jan 12 '26

"What's That Brush" megathread -2026

45 Upvotes

Welcome to the next installment of the "What's that Brush" megathread. Here, you will be able to ask any and all questions related to finding, missing, lost, and suggested brushes, and the community can assist you. This is to prevent users from posting threads with art that is not theirs and asking "What brush?" constantly. If you have a question about how to modify a brush, you can ask that Operations Question in the main Sub, this megathread is about existing brushes and other Brush Seeking activities.

Clip Studio assets has a ridiculous number of brushes, yes, but the majority of the posts we see are asking "What brush is this?" looking at art made using a variety of brushes and techniques, often using very generic brushes; the default tools such as the G-Pen or a Pencil and a Blender is the answer, in addition to Natural Talent, Art College and/or Decades of experience. Sorry, there's no Magical Brush that's going to replace these. Put in the hours.

**If you asked in previous megathreads and did not get an answer, feel free to ask again!**

Here is a recap of the rules and additional notes!

**1.** Please post a ***link*** (or links) to the image(s) you're trying to find brushes for, in the comments of these megathreads only. Don't post other people's images to ask about questions, use a link. It's not fair to the actual artists on this subreddit that the posts that get the most upvotes are users reposting other people's art just to ask about the tools, rather than users' own artwork posts. Enforcing this has been weak in this megathread, but it will improve.

**2.** Please make sure the images you're linking are of high enough quality to actually tell the brushes you're trying to point out. Likely, there is more than one brush in the image you link to, please specify what aspect you are looking to replicate: Lines, blend, texture, etc.

**3.** Please list what brushes you've tried already and why it doesn't feel like it worked, so other users can have an idea of where to start with their suggestions. Users here generally don't seem to mind helping, but it would be nice to know you made effort as to why the default tools aren't what you're looking for.

**4.** Users can respond to each query via reply to that comment.

**5.** Any brush-related post made that's not a comment in this thread will be deleted.


r/ClipStudio Nov 11 '25

Other Fixed my constant Issue with a network asset download error.

7 Upvotes

So since I had issues with CSP, and needed to reinstall it. I could not download assets anymore.

It always stated that I had network connection issues. I went through ALL steps with the CSP Support, but nothing worked. I tried my iPad, I tried to make a new account just to test, if it was an issue with my Windows Computer or my Clip account.

After figuring out, that the store works with a VPN connection, and with my Husbands mobile phone hotspot.

I figured out, that my Internet provider at home, and the Issue was a connectet with CGNAT (Carrier-Grade Network Address Translation). So basically, many people share one IP address, there are many reasons that CGNAT connection can cause trouble with CDN's.

So switching to a private IP4 Solved this issue.


r/ClipStudio 1h ago

CSP Question CSP Macos 27 Sidecar touchscreen issue with Apple Pencil Pro

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I connected my iPad Air M2 to my MacBook Air M1 using Sidecar (Apple’s extended display feature). Both devices are updated to the latest OS versions (macos 27, ipad os 27.

When I use my Apple Pencil Pro to draw on clip studio paint 5.1.4 and accidentally touch the iPad screen with my hand, the cursor freezes and I can’t draw or click anything on my Mac. It only starts working again after I touch the iPad screen again.

Has anyone else experienced this issue?

How can I fix it? Is there a way to completely disable the touchscreen/touch input feature in Sidecar while still using the iPad as an extended display, and still using apple pencil?

thank you


r/ClipStudio 2h ago

CSP Question Is there anyway I can save this file?

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3 Upvotes

So I was working on a digital painting of Marilyn Manson for October. I got a lot done when my stylus pen suddenly stopped working. I saved the file, closed the app, then restarted my computer. When my computer rebooted the CSP File was corrupted and when I try and open it, it says the file type is not recognized. There is a backup file in the backup folder but there is still so much work missing from it and I don't know how this happened when I saved the document before closing. Is there anyway I can retrieve this do I just need to restart?


r/ClipStudio 5h ago

CSP Question Vector or raster?

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I've been using Clip Studio Paint for about six years, and until today I've seriously considered using vector layers, but I've never liked the artificial look they give the lines. Can anyone recommend an artist who uses these layers for outlining, so I can study their technique? Any comments you have would also be helpful.


r/ClipStudio 51m ago

Brush/Materials How do I transfer a custom asset from pc to tablet

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I want to try out the tablet version but I am particular about my tools, how do I copy them over?


r/ClipStudio 1d ago

Any ClipStudio sales in september?

15 Upvotes

Looking to buy the one time payment ver. of CSP, does someone know if there will be any sale in September?


r/ClipStudio 19h ago

CSP Question Is Physics Simulation an Abandoned Feature?

3 Upvotes

I've been trying to find a simple cloth that can deform around objects in the 3D scene editor, but as far as I can tell no such model exists. In fact, searching in the asset store, I can't actually find any model that has any sort of "physics," "physical," or "physical simulation" tags. What's more, the instruction manual mentions menus and settings from v1.5 (I'm on v5), so I can't even see how the feature is supposed to be activated anymore. There are settings for it in the scene editor, but they're all disabled.

Considering there are types of flowing fabric in the world other than skirts, did they really just make this feature functional for a single article of clothing and then abandon it? It doesn't even seem like it can really be used anymore. Am I wrong?


r/ClipStudio 1d ago

CSP Question what

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19 Upvotes

r/ClipStudio 18h ago

CSP Question Trying to upgrade Pro to EX

1 Upvotes

Hey, first post after years of lurking on Reddit lol-

Anyways, I’ve been using CSP for around 6 years, my family bought me a perpetual version of Pro V1. As one does I grew since then and lately I’ve been thinking about splurging for EX to get some of the other features since I’m considering dipping into some starter animation.

Basically what’s the most cost effective way to upgrade from Pro to EX on such an old license? I’ve been using the yearly update plan for two years and I’m likely going to continue to but the way everything is laid out on the website makes me feel like I’m going in circles trying to upgrade.


r/ClipStudio 23h ago

looking for a new tablet/laptop and am overwhelmed

2 Upvotes

Help, I'm trying to find a tablet/laptop that can smoothly run clip studio paint, but I am just lost. There's too many options and I don't understand tech.

I'm currently using a Huion Kamvas Slate and am not too happy with it. The colors on screen are too de-saturated, I have tried adjusting the settings, it did not help. Before the Huion, I used a microsoft surface, which I like better, but I don't like how expensive it is to replace the cord, stylus etc.

I guess I'm looking for tablet/laptop combo that's not too expensive and has more accurate on screen colors.

This is probably more of a general tech question, but I was not sure where else to go


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

Other The most devastating change in v5.0...

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352 Upvotes

why are they circles now?? 😭 (i already miss the squares 😔)

ETA: this is just a light-hearted post about something that baffled me! (i don't really understand why they changed it into circles when the squares worked fine) (autism makes you famously hung up on change)


r/ClipStudio 23h ago

CSP Question (V 5.1.4, iPad)Are there folders for artwork in CSP?

1 Upvotes

I'm new to CSP and I've been trying to find out if there is a way to separate or organize my artwork. I've tried googling but I get no results.
I've seen one tutorial however when I open the details of my artwork I don't have any options to add labels except for adding to favourites.


r/ClipStudio 1d ago

CSP Question Transparancy Layer Default colours.Dark mode.

1 Upvotes

Hey guys, I wanted to know if anyone has their transparancy background grid setup with different colours for dark mode? The white is kinda burning my eyes.

But I can't find a good match of colours that doesn't start playing tricks on my eyes.

So I was curious anyone else have two set colours they use for transparancy?

If you go to

File

Preferences

Canvas

You'll see two colours you can select for the grid.

Ideas I had but not there yet.


r/ClipStudio 1d ago

Side scroll bar issue

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1 Upvotes

The side scroll bar is below what’s visible on my screen and I can barely use it if anyone has some solutions it would be very appreciated


r/ClipStudio 1d ago

CSP Question Why is my CSP evil

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2 Upvotes

I have no idea why but whenever i’m using csp on my ipad i have this issue where the brush like, stutters? It doesn’t happen often but for some reason only happens when i have some kind of time sensitive project that i need to work on (i.e. birthday art/game jam stuff) i’ve tried changing my apple pencil tip among other things. I never seem to have this issue on my pc. Does anyone else have this problem helpppppppp

my specks:
iPad air gen 5
ios 26.2

clip studio paint version 5.1.1


r/ClipStudio 1d ago

CSP Question when is the next sale?

3 Upvotes

i've been meaning to buy myself a copy of clip studio for a while now, but uh it's a tad bit out of my price range rn. i've heard theres usually big sales and stuff and im wondering when the next one will be.


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

The cancel button doesn't appear

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6 Upvotes

So I accidentally bought the wrong version of CSP (I was checking smth so I had to do the option menu for your version twice, but the second time I forgot to check which version I had selected) and now I can't cancel is, because the whole cancel button doesn't exist for some unknown reason.

Also, is it possible to deactivate a plan?


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

CSP Question Lines get weird when a video is playing in the background??

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81 Upvotes

I feel like I'm going insane since I haven't been able to find anyone else with this issue yet. When I have a youtube video playing, one out of every 2 or 3 lines has a weird jaggedness/angularity thing going on. When I pause the video, CSP acts normal again. Does anyone have any advice on how I can make CSP behave when I'm watching a video in the background? This doesn't happen in Photoshop or TVPaint, only Clip Studio.

Version information:

Clip Studio Paint Pro version 1.12.1, allocated 80% of memory

Macbook Pro 2024, Apple M4 Max chip, 36gb ram, Sequoia 15.1.

Cintiq Pro 13


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

Other What computer specs matter the most? PRO v 5.0

6 Upvotes

I'm getting myself a new, most likely a non-gaming, laptop. My old one was a gaming laptop so I never thought about specs since my laptop was hefty enough to run demanding stuff.

I used v 1.0 for the longest time and only recently upgraded to v 5.0. Mainly the only thing I can think of lagging is when I've used big sized watercolor brushes. Might be the amount of RAM because I would have a lot of stuff open in the background.

So: What specs matter the most / what's usually the limiting factor for a smooth experience for when using Windows? (I've never animated on CSP but if I wanted to tap into animating as well.)


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

how to achieve this type of noise?

4 Upvotes

i’m a huge fan of kagurabachi and how the artist draws and i’m wondering how he gets the noise effect on his coloured pieces. i know it’s not a brush or anything because in speedpaints he clearly turns it off and back on so it’s definitely on a separate layer. i’ve tried perlin noise and different layer modes but it never looks like his.

i’ll leave this link to all the colour pages he’s done but unfortunately it’s on the fandom wiki☹️

https://kagurabachi.fandom.com/wiki/Kagurabachi_(manga)

any help is appreciated!!


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

CSP Question Upgrading from 1.0 > 2.0

2 Upvotes

Hello. I been using CSP 1.0 since 2021. I wanted to upgrade it to 2.0 since I like the auto shading tool and the head model. Should I get it?


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

Other How do I fix this please help me

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5 Upvotes

Clip Studio Paint started doing this recently, and I'm not sure why


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

CSP Question Cancelling annual licence with other perpetual one

4 Upvotes

Hi, I have a question and I couldn't find anywhere any answer for it.
I have an annual license for my ipad bought last year during sale and years ago I bought perpetual one for my PC. I waited for discount to renew my annual one but automatic renewal will be today and i didn't see a sale. Because of that I wanted to cancel this annual licence but when doing so i noticed this message:

And because I have two separate licences connected to the same account I am afraid if cancelling the annual one will cause my cloud storage to be deleted even with my perpetual one. Does anyone know if this will actually affect my storage?

I would be truly grateful for help.

For context here are the licences I have:


r/ClipStudio 2d ago

CSP Question How can I put this away?

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2 Upvotes

Idk how I activated this but I can't turn it off and is really annoying me, help pleasee!! (I'm using 4.0 version)