How to color your lineart in Krita

Here are 4 ways to color your line art with Krita.

Option 1 0:58 (coloring with a brush)
Option 2 8:32 (using masks)
Option 3 12:27 (using shape_fill brush)
Option 4 16:05 (using G'MIC filter)

If you'd like to download the line art to try out the coloring methods here is the link:

Follow me on instagram: @kateoleskaart

[TushantMirchandani]

Another way you can color your lineart: Make two layers: One lineart, and one paint-layer. Put the paint-layer in a group, but keep the lineart outside the group. Fill all the bounds in the paint-layer inside the lineart with one single color. This paint-layer will be your "base layer".

Now, make a new layer above the base-layer, and there should be an option called "inherit Alpha" on it. Enable it. Now paint whatever color you want, and it shouldn't paint outside the bounds.

It's a very convenient option. XD

[Tomekeeper]

I got a tablet about six hours ago. Now I know how to colour a thing. Very much appreciated!

[justink]

Krita is lightyears ahead of any other coloring application out there, in my opinion...amazed.

[mjsibylline]

I'm so new to digital. I feel so lost. I still cant even get my line art that clean.

[maxmustermann]

5 years later and newbies like me still appreciate this video :) I love method 3. Thanks!

[Xio.P]

Thank you SOOOO much for this tutorial. It was beyond helpful. I just began digital art and recently bought my very first Wacom. Kept telling myself THERE HAS TO BE AN EASIER WAY lol and then I come across your video and it’s exactly what I was looking for. Thanks again.

[drowninglisa]

I've been using Krita for like 8 months, slowly figuring out more efficient ways to paint by myself. This tutorial taught me so many new things that will definitely help me, so thank you!

[marcpatersn]

I've only recently started using a tablet and am using Krita. Your tip about the shape tool is a lifesaver, thanks!

[Autisticzero]

Thank you for showing us and actually showing us the steps. My searching for helpful how to's have mostly been, "I will show you how." Then it is a speed art and no explanation of the steps and tools.

Thank you, thank you, thank you.

[TashaXKaa]

this video helped me SO MUCH. I have been struggling with krita and coloring for two days now (new to the app) and I'm so happy how my drawing came out!

[PWijekoon]

I am new to Krita, and this is very helpful. Thank you.

[harleypayj]

Thanks for this tutorial. I really am not a fan of how long paint by brush takes so you have saved me a lot of time! Appreciated!

[Reapeth]

My mind is blown! I had no idea you could color this quickly with Krita... so much time saved. Thanks!

[itszoogi]

What is the tool that you used to color which was like the masking tool and a brush at the same time?

[Mazamaru]

Thanks Kate! Your channel is a great resource for Krita beginners.

[znman]

Thank you very much. I use krita and every day a can learn something new with your

[tigress]

so glad there's a faster colorize tool of the last option now

[TheShubLub]

You are the GOAT for showing me that little chemistry glass button! <3
Painting into hard to reach edges and angles is SO much easier now!

[tronowolf]

About to try Krita, glad I found your channel.
When is Youtube gotta have a heart button? I more than like this!

[andredanesleisureaccount]

This video was very helpful. Thank you so much for showing all these different methods Kate Oleska!