[Timelapse] Sketching Process with Silhouetting (Patreon)

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2026-06-10 17:04:19

Imported:

2026-09

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I've recently been starting my sketches using silhouetting via the lasso tool (which autofills with a low opacity) and have found that it is really useful! I think it really helps to sketch in this way, when your brain doesn't comprehend shapes via lining very well; this method is suitable for those who might comprehend things better if their brain visualises the image as a 3D form. I then use liquify on the silhouette to mould it into the shape I'm imagining and that helps me to turn it into something I find aesthetic, before adding in sketch lines and refining further.

This timelapse also shows how I went through processing this character design. After getting the rough body shape, I kind of just improvised on clothing and accessories.

You can also see another quick video of this silhouetting method here: https://x.com/KayJae24/status/2028127945215418552/video/1

Try and give it a go and let me know what you think~

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Sketching Process with Silhouetting

Example process timelapse of sketching with silhouetting. ========================================================== Hi, I'm KayJae and I specialise in female character illustrations, original character designs and outfits, and background illustration. I try to capture the atmosphere and aesthetic of particular moments and emotions. Links+Commissions/依頼 http://otonokj.crd.co / http://vgen.co/kayjae Patreon http://patreon.com/kayjae Twitter/X: https://x.com/KayJae24 Buy prints: https://www.inprnt.com/gallery/kayjae Coloso: https://coloso.global/en/products/illustrator-kayjae-us Business Email: otonokj@gmail.com