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Tutorials on how to achieve traditional styles in your digital art and design work including mid-century illustration, vintage comic books, kitschy American design.
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Comic History: Color and Print
Learn how to simulate retro artwork in this three-part series dedicated to the history of printing methods and how to recreate them digitally. In part two of the series, we’ll explore the history of color in printing including lithography, four-color printing, and more.

Comic History: Linework and Print
Learn the secrets of simulating vintage artwork in this three-part series. These articles are a must-read for digital artists, illustrators, comic book creators, and print designers looking to bring retro touches to their work.

DupliTone: Clip Studio Paint Brush Demo
Take a look at our best-selling halftone swatch set DupliTone in this quick Clip Studio Paint brush demonstration. We'll show you how to use DupliTone to color this quirky cat illustration in multiple colors, using our dot and line halftone swatches.

How to Use Paper Textures in Clip Studio Paint
Paper textures are a fast and easy way to bring authenticity and warmth to your digital art. If you haven't used them with your work, you might be scratching your head on what to do. We're here to help! Follow our step-by-step guide on using paper textures in Clip Studio Paint and the ColorLab Comic Color halftone kit.

How to Resize Halftones in Clip Studio Paint
Halftones are a powerful tool in any retro artist's arsenal. But one size definitely doesn't fit all, and it doesn't have to! Learn how to get halftone brushes as unique as you are with this step-by-step how-to guide. We'll show you how to resize your halftone brushes in Clip Studio Paint.

How to Use Halftone Brushes in Clip Studio Paint
New to Clip Studio Paint, halftone brushes, or both? No need to worry. We're here to help! Watch or read our easy step-by-step guide on using halftone brushes in Clip Studio Paint. We'll be using the ColorLab Color Comic Kit to demonstrate. Follow along and get creating in no time!

How to Get Registration Error
A natural quirk of traditional printmaking is registration error. When one layer of color is off-register compared to the other layers. Modern printers and digital art lack this quirk unless you do it on purpose. That's where we come in. In these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, we'll show you how to create registration errors in your digital artwork.

How to Create Print Distress
Weatherization, age, and handling can affect the look of traditional prints. This causes a natural distressing that is missing in digital artwork. In this easy, step-by-step set of instructions we'll show you how to achieve this touch of authenticity to your work.

How to Make a Lo-Fi Two Color Illustration with DupliTone
Follow along with artist Robin Banks as they show how to create a retro-inspired two-color illustration using DupliTone Halftone Brushes for Procreate. Watch or read this easy step-by-step tutorial and get creating in no time!

Deep Cuts Procreate Brush Demo
Deep Cuts engraving brushes are an exciting reimagining of classic printmaking marks and techniques for the digital era. In this short video demo, the Retrosupply team showcases various brushes in the pack in a groovy, Rock and Roll themed illustration.

Deep Cuts Illustrator Brush Demo
Deep Cuts engraving brushes are an exciting reimagining of classic printmaking marks and techniques for the digital era. In this short video demo, the Retrosupply team showcases various brushes in the pack in an ice-cool, cocktail-themed illustration.

Deep Cuts Photoshop Brush Demo
Deep Cuts engraving brushes are an exciting reimagining of classic printmaking marks and techniques for the digital era. In this short video demo, the Retrosupply team showcases various brushes in the pack in a Rock and Roll-themed illustration.

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise CSP Mask Demo
Adding texture to your work can bring charm and a touch of vintage to your otherwise squeaky clean digital art. Follow along as we show you two lightning-fast ways to add retro charm to your art in Clip Studio Paint using Clipping Masks, Alpha Lock, and Layer Masks.

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise CSP Background Demo
Learn to add vintage, analog charm to your digital art with this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial using the Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Brush Set for Clip Studio Paint. You'll be bringing life to your digital art in no time. So simple you'll think you skipped a step!

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Affinity Mask Demo
Adding texture to your work can bring charm and a touch of vintage to your otherwise squeaky clean digital art. Follow along as we show you two lightning-fast ways to add retro charm to your art in Affinity using Clipping Masks, Alpha Lock, and Layer Masks.

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Affinity Background Demo
Learn to add vintage, analog charm to your digital art with this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial using the Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Brush Set for Affinity. You'll be bringing life to your digital art in no time. So simple you'll think you skipped a step!

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Procreate Background Demo
Learn to add vintage, analog charm to your digital art with this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial using the Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Brush Set for Procreate. You'll be bringing life to your digital art in no time. So simple you'll think you skipped a step!

Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Procreate Mask Demo
Adding texture to your work can bring charm and a touch of vintage to your otherwise squeaky clean digital art. Follow along as we show you two lightning-fast ways to add retro charm to your art in Procreate using Clipping Masks, Alpha Lock, and Layer Masks.
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