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Official Expert Activities

Official Experts are passionate creators who are highly knowledgeable about Clip Studio Paint and the artist community. Coming from a wide range of backgrounds, ages, and creative experiences, they're our valued partners who have made significant contributions to the development and promotion of Clip Studio Paint from their own unique perspectives.

Current Official Experts
What they do

Our Official Experts provide help in the following activities.

App and Service Feedback

App and Service Feedback

We receive requests and suggestions for improvements to our apps and services from Official Experts of all ages from around the world, bringing diverse perspectives as professional creators active across all kinds of artistic endeavors.

Sharing Knowledge

Sharing Knowledge

Official Experts use their knowledge of the creative process and Clip Studio Paint to answer the questions and concerns of other creators in a variety of situations, both online and offline. They act as official ambassadors with a direct line of communication with Celsys.

Relaying Information and Community Support

Relaying Information and Community Support

Official Experts provide useful information for Clip Studio Paint users, such as how to use the app, helpful materials, and creative techniques.

Introducing our Official Experts

  • North America
  • Europe
  • South America
  • Asia
  • Other
BalamComic
BalamComic
Comic Artist

I'm BalamComic, a passionate sequential artist who loves bringing stories to life through comic pages. I was also the host of the Clip Studio Podcast. As a Clip Studio Expert, I contribute by suggesting improvements, reporting bugs, and testing upcoming releases.

LisaNguyen
Lisa Nguyen
Artist

I am an illustrator and comic artist/creator who loves to create new stories. As an Official Expert, I enjoy sharing my love of Clip Studio Paint with other artists, no matter what their skill level is.

Quasimodox
Quasimodox
Illustrator

I am an illustrator and animator. As an official expert I have the opportunity to follow software updates directly from the developers. With the most up to date knowledge of the software, I am able to assist fellow artists who are interested in learning and utilizing the features Clip Studio Paint offers.

tani269
tani269
Illustrator/ Character Designer

I work as a freelance illustrator for kid lit and a character designer for animation. As an expert I try to suggest features people in my industry would like to see more in Clip Studio!

TheOneWithBear
TheOneWithBear
Comic Artist

I am the creator of manhua Sunshine Through the Willow Tree. I provide feedback and bug reports as an Official Expert, as well as attend tradeshows and conventions to promote Clip Studio Paint.

VAMPBYTE
VAMPBYTE
Illustrator & Comic Artist

I'm an illustrator and comic artist who has created several successful webcomic projects. I enjoy making tutorials and sharing tips for how to use Clip Studio Paint in the webcomic making process!

Amethysa
Amethysa
Fashion Illustrator & Apparel Designer

Hello! I’m Amethysa, a Spanish fashion illustrator and apparel designer. I love to express fantasy and fashion through my illustrations and as a Clip Studio Paint Official Expert, I enjoy sharing about tips, tricks and creations using CSP. The possibilities are endless!

Cyboart
Cyboart
Artist

I don’t claim to be the best, but for me, I just paint for the pleasure of it, regardless of level or for pride. Because of all the disciplines that man can and must know, doing something that causes the least harm and the most good is probably the best one…

Dylan Teague
Dylan Teague
Comic Artist

I'm a comic artist based in the UK. I've been working professionally for 30 years. Mainly for 2000AD but have also worked for French and American publishers. I've been using Clip since Manga Studio 4 and feel I can offer advice on using it for comics and illustration. I also feel I can offer advice to the producers of Clip on how it can continue to improve.

IlaxTheStoryTeller
IlaxTheStoryTeller
Animator & Webtoon Artist

I am an animator and a webtoon artist from Italy. I have been writing stories since I was 15, and I love bringing characters to life. My skills include storyboarding, animation (frame by frame and cut-out), animatics, concept art, and writing. I am also an artisan in the gold-manufacturing sector. Art is everywhere, and I can't live without it.

KatharinArt
KatharinArt
Illustrator & Graphic Designer

I am a freelance illustrator and graphic designer based in Germany. I love CSP and want to help CELSYS to let this great software grow.

Matt
Matt
Cartoonist

I mainly draw caricatures, cartoons, and comics. As an Official Expert, I participate in Clip Studio Ask and other online communities dedicated to the program. As one of the administrators of the Facebook group Clip Studio Paint Italia, I try to act as a direct liaison with Celsys for the requests of Italian CSP users who are members of the group. I published the first book in Italian dedicated to CSP, “Creare Fumetti con Clip Studio Paint” (Creating Comics with Clip Studio Paint), a guide to using the program.

Nenad Gucunja
Nenad Gucunja
Illustrator

I create for people that need visual parts of their project done, be it games, comics, music, infographics etc. Privately I draw what I want. - As an OE I mostly test the new versions and sometimes help out people who need guidance on CSP functions.

Qsan
Qsan
Illustrator

I’m Qsan, a freelance artist based in Italy. I have loved comics and animation since childhood and started publishing my work online at a young age, doing commissions, product reviews and participation in online projects. In 2019 I took my first steps as a tutorial artist with Celsys and joined as an Official Expert in 2023. Sharing my enthusiasm for this program is a truly positive challenge that allows me to create new ideas and discover its great potential in many different situations. Of course, with a romantic “shoujo” style and digital watercolour technique. I hope my video can inspire you, helping the art community and enriching your projects and comics with my floral brushes and various materials.

Roberto Ricci
Roberto Ricci
2D Artist

I'm a 2D artist with 25 years of experience, primarily as a comic artist. In recent years, I've expanded my work into animation and video games, taking on various roles across these fields. As an Official Expert, I focus on giving feedback to improve Clip Studio from a tools and workflow perspective, and I help by reporting bugs and suggesting useful enhancements.

SimzArt
SimzArt
2D Artist

I'm an Italian artist working on illustrations and comic books. As an Official Expert, I work with Celsys on the creation of tutorial videos for their official YouTube channel, work on collaborations and experiment with their program when I get the chance to try new features.

Vyh VG
Vyh VG
Illustrator & 2D Animator

I'm Vyh, an illustrator and 2D animator for Japanese anime. I provide suggestions and review new features for Clip Studio Paint.

Carol Pisarro
Carol Pisarro
Comic Artist

I'm a comic artist based in Brazil, besides comic books I also work with illustration for 10 years now, I've been using CSP religiously since 2018 and it's been my go-to program for digital art.

Dadotronic
Dadotronic
Artist

I’m inspired by 90s and early 2k imagery. My art have something of retro games, graffiti and tech. Been drawing with Clip Studio Paint since it’s origin.

Juliana Moon @julianamoon
Juliana Moon @julianamoon
Digital Artist

Juliana Moon is a digital artist from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She holds a degree in Communications and has worked as a designer and web developer, as well as an illustrator and comic artist.

Régis Rocha
Régis Rocha
Comic Artist

Régis Rocha uses digital art to bring an analog world to life. Publishes comics and children's books with a focus on positivity and representation. Analyzes tools on Windows and Android.

animator
animator
Animator

Replies to questions on Clip Studio Ask.

AOka Ayu(AOkika)
AOka Ayu(AOkika)
Illustrator

I love creating fan art, original designs, and non-profit commissioned pieces. I think many experts are already focusing on 2D-related features, so I'd like to focus more on the user experience and improvement suggestions for Clip Studio Paint's 3D features! Researching 3D assist features is also one of my favorite things =D

Bibimbub
Bibimbub
Illustrator

Bibimbub makes digital illustrations, fanarts and promotional materials for anime stylization games & medias. In my leisure time, I experiment post-processing techniques and streamlining different illustration processes by flexible features available in the program. I visit forums feedback and brings up suggestions to the team for improvement ideas on their product.

BoKua
BoKua
Hobby Illustrator

Although I’m not as active as I used to be, I still use Clip Studio Paint to draw illustrations on my iPad and PC.

GHflorist(규화상인)
GHflorist(규화상인)
Game Concept Artist

I draw whatever I like.

Hebe Shekar
Hebe Shekar
Character/Comic Artist & Tutor

I am a professional artist and tutor in character design and the comics field, participated in many freelance projects and worked with companies such as Webtoon. As a CSP expert, I have helped many artists learn this software efficiently and answered their technical questions about it.

Keyla
Keyla
Illustrator, Junior Concept & 3D Artist

Hi, I’m Keyla. I’m an illustrator, 3D concept artist, and 3D texturing artist. With Clip Studio, I like testing the software, sharing feedback on what could be improved, and suggesting tools that might be useful in the future. I also create tutorials on the Clip Studio page now and then. Outside of that, I work on webcomics, 3D assets, and other personal projects where I mix storytelling with visuals.

nefukun
nefukun
Game Illustrator

Hello! My name is Nevin and I'm a concept/game illustrator based in Tokyo. As an Official Clip Studio Paint Expert, I highlight the software’s features and capabilities to support both new and experienced users in achieving greater efficiency and effectiveness in their digital art workflow.

nekopi
nekopi
Manga Assistant

I answer questions on Clip Studio Ask, and share tips on social media.

Takeliongawa
Takeliongawa
Mangaka, Webtoonist

Hello, I’m Takegawa, a webtoonist and mangaka. My works include "Starting Tomorrow" and "The Soul Funeralist". As an Official Expert, I provide feedback and suggestions on new features. I’m truly grateful to Clip Studio Paint for significantly enhancing the efficiency of my manga creation process.

Tida
Tida
Illustrator, Visual Development Artist

Tida’s lifelong passion for the arts spans various mediums, including fine art, graphic design, comics, illustration, concept art, photography, and cinematography. Her career has taken her to collaborate with studios globally and work on numerous freelance projects. In 2018, she co-founded her own studio, Oracle and Bone, and independently developed an indie game titled “A Summer’s End - Hong Kong 1986,” which was released in April 2020. She served as a visual and concept artist, illustrator, and concept artist for game projects and media production studios. Throughout her life, Tida has consistently pursued her artistic aspirations. Tida also engages in the teaching of visual art and serves as a lead creative for graphic media and product design in Vancouver.

Viciaia
Viciaia
2D Artist

I am a freelance artist/developer working on comics, visual novels, and game assets. I teach digital art for beginners in my free time.

WADO
WADO
Webtoon Artist & tutor

Hello! I'm a webtoon artist and educator based in South Korea, creating emotionally-driven stories through expressive visual storytelling. As an Clip Studio Official Expert, I help creators go beyond tools - transforming CSP into a powerful method for storytelling. I share tutorials and tips especially on vertical scroll techniques, with a focus on cinematic pacing and emotional clarity. My goal is to support both aspiring and professional creators in building compelling narratives with confidence, craft, and creative vision through CSP.

ปลาไหลปิ้งโหนสลิงตีลังกา
ปลาไหลปิ้งโหนสลิงตีลังกา
Comic Artist

Hi, I'm Plalai, a full-time artist and an official Clip Studio Paint Expert. I love using Clip Studio because it allows me to handle the entire animation process in one place. I work on both iPad and PC, but most of my projects are comics that I sell at various art events. Beyond that, I create content to support the Thai artist community. As an Expert, I constantly explore ways to simplify and systematize workflows. After testing, I summarize my findings and share my thoughts or record videos to communicate ideas more clearly.

임은교
임은교
Illustration/3D Material Creator/Webtoon Assistant

I draw what I like and create useful materials for drawing! As an official expert, I mainly suggest improvements and provide feedback on new features.

うさぴょん
うさぴょん
CG Designer

I use Clip Studio Paint or 3D software to create and draw CGs for work. I answer questions to the best of my ability on Clip Studio Ask and will continue to learn more as CSP develops.

南方美工swa
南方美工swa
Illustrator

Hello everyone! I'm Southern Artist Swa. I create derivative works of various anime and games, primarily illustrations and four-panel color comics.

秋空広樹
秋空広樹
Graphic Designer

I love helping people, so let me know if you have any questions about printing and color management!

平井太朗(HeyTAROH)
平井太朗(HeyTAROH)
Manga Artist

I draw pictures and manga for a living.

Budkalon
Budkalon
Comic Artist

A comic artist who has been using Clip Studio Paint since 2015. I have been contributing as tester and feature contributor since 2023.

kkokkookk
kkokkookk
Illustrator

I'm kkokkookk, an illustrator using Clip Studio Paint!

韋宗成
韋宗成
이오 EO ART
이오 EO ART
Kevin Farias
Kevin Farias
lacardozarojas
lacardozarojas
曾建華 Chien-hua Tseng
曾建華 Chien-hua Tseng
Lennybunny
Lennybunny
リージン
リージン
SimonWL
SimonWL
Dani Parker
Dani Parker
Alexiuslucius
Alexiuslucius
LUNARmimi
LUNARmimi
Jbmakesarts
Jbmakesarts
shaokreol
shaokreol
Grossat Laurent
Grossat Laurent
天元草
天元草
Korez_be_zhan
Korez_be_zhan
Chimpantaco
Chimpantaco
SoSkuld
SoSkuld
BEN
BEN
Whispering Dreams
Whispering Dreams
Li Cree
Li Cree
harasleeps
harasleeps
Michelle Rezendes
Michelle Rezendes
Raccoon
Raccoon
DarkTa
DarkTa
stapler
stapler
daaliart (Debbie Ali Art)
daaliart (Debbie Ali Art)
Jess Bernadette
Jess Bernadette
Cuordicarciofo
Cuordicarciofo
Van J Levent (Leventart)
Van J Levent (Leventart)
RiceBrush
RiceBrush
Dams
Dams
Monsieurju
Monsieurju
MiladyMorigane
MiladyMorigane
Akire Aizumito
Akire Aizumito
Espérance
Espérance
Poppiee.s
Poppiee.s
shiyuru99
shiyuru99
GRUMPPEEP
GRUMPPEEP
Sol
Sol
Maxime
Maxime
Armando Veve
Armando Veve
SulaMoon
SulaMoon

Comments and suggestions reflected in our apps and services

Here are some features that have been implemented and improved based on the feedback and suggestions of our Official Experts.

Snap to objects Implemented in: Ver.4.1.0

Proposal: I would like to be able to snap to the parallel line ruler vertically when rotating the bounding box, not only horizontally.
Celsys response: Implemented vertical snapping.

Objects only snapped horizontally to the parallel line ruler.

Objects only snapped horizontally to the parallel line ruler.

Objects can now snap vertically to the parallel line ruler.

Objects can now snap vertically to the parallel line ruler.

Improved head model history Implemented in: Ver.2.0.0

Proposal: When a head model is customized, the history is only recorded once and hitting Undo will clear all customizations.
Celsys response: Adjusted the head model settings so that each changed value is recorded to history when customizing facial features and the Face Mixer.

History is now recorded as many times as customizations are made.

History is now recorded as many times as customizations are made.

Improved translations Implemented in: Ver. 1.11

Proposal: Please correct "Up" to "Top" in the English UI for the transformation settings to make it more appropriate and consistent.
Celsys response: Changed "Up" to "Top" after checking for consistency. Corrections were also made in other languages.

The counterpart for "Bottom" is "Up" and not consistent with the other terms.

The counterpart for "Bottom" is "Up" and not consistent with the other terms.

Consistent "Bottom" and "Top” terms.

Consistent "Bottom" and "Top” terms.

Official Expert Recruitment

We are looking for people who can help support the Clip Studio Paint community as Official Experts.

We are looking for people who can help support the Clip Studio Paint community as Official Experts.