You can easily add a blur effect in Clip Studio Paint by using the Filter menu, specifically the Gaussian blur option.
Applying a Blur Effect in Clip Studio Paint
Adding blur to specific parts of your artwork in Clip Studio Paint can help draw attention to focal points, soften backgrounds, or create atmospheric effects. One of the most commonly used blur types is the Gaussian blur, which you can apply directly to a layer.
Here are the steps to apply a Gaussian blur effect using the built-in filters, based on the provided reference:
Steps to Apply Gaussian Blur
- Select the Layer: First, select the layer you want to apply the blur effect to in the [Layer] palette. Make sure the correct layer is highlighted.
- Access the Filter Menu: Go to the menu bar at the top of the screen and select [Filter].
- Choose Blur Option: From the [Filter] dropdown menu, hover your cursor over [Blur]. This will open a submenu with different blur types.
- Select Gaussian blur: Click on [Gaussian blur] from the blur submenu.
- Adjust Settings: A dialog box titled [Gaussian blur] will appear. In this box, you will typically find a slider to adjust the strength or radius of the blur effect. Drag the slider to the desired level while observing the preview (if available) or the canvas itself.
- Apply the Effect: Once you are satisfied with how the blur looks in the dialog settings, click the OK button. The Gaussian blur filter will then be applied to the selected layer on your canvas.
This method applies the blur destructively to the layer pixels. For non-destructive blurring, you might consider duplicating the layer first or exploring layer effects or masks combined with blur. However, the standard application via the Filter menu provides a quick way to soften or blur areas of your illustration or comic.
