How To Make A Circle In Paint Tool SAI

Paint Tool SAI is a popular digital painting software that offers a variety of tools for creating and editing digital art. One of the basic shapes that artists often use is the circle. However, drawing a circle may not come so easily to someone new to Paint Tool SAI. So, how do you draw a circle in Paint Tool SAI?

You can make a circle in Paint Tool SAI using different tools such as the “Ellipse” tool and the “Shapes” tool. All you need to do is click on the tools, hold down your cursor, and drag it based on the size and shape of the circle required.

Keep reading as we discuss these steps in more detail.

How to Make a Circle in Paint Tool SAI

You can make a circle in Paint Tool SAI using two tools; the process of using both is described in detail in this section.

For more information on how to create a circle in Paint Tool SAI, watch this video below:

Using Ellipse Tool

To make a circle using the Ellipse tool in Paint Tool SAI, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Create Canvas and Select Ruler

Open Paint Tool SAI and create a new canvas.

Go to Ruler from the top menu bar.
Select the “Ellipse” tool by first going to the toolbar on the left of the window.
This tool allows you to draw circles and ellipses.

Step 2: Draw a Circle

Click and hold the left mouse button on the canvas where you want the center of the circle to be.
Drag the mouse to the right or left to create the desired size of the circle.
Let go of the cursor to create the circle.
If you want to make a perfect circle, hold down the “Shift” key while drawing the circle. This will lock the aspect ratio and create a perfect circle.

Step 3: Adjust Size and Shape

To adjust the size or shape of the circle after it has been drawn, select the “Select” tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Click on the circle to select it.
Drag the handles on the edges of the circle to adjust its size or shape.

Step 4: Change Color

To change the color of the circle, select the “Paint Bucket” tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Click on the circle to fill it with the current color.
To change the color, click on the color swatch in the toolbar and select a new color.

Step 6: Add or Adjust Outline/Stroke

To add a stroke or outline to the circle, select the “Pen” tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Click on the circle to create an outline.
To change the color or width of the stroke, select the “Properties” tab in the toolbar on the right side of the screen.
Save your work by going to “File” > “Save As” and selecting a location to save the image.

Using Shapes Tool

You can draw a circle in Paint Tool SAI using the Shapes tool by following the steps below:

Open Paint Tool SAI and create a new canvas.

Select the “Shapes” tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
In the shapes tool options, select the “Circle” shape.

Wherever you would like the circle’s center to appear on the canvas, press and hold the left mouse button.
To make the circle the required size, move the mouse right or left.

To draw the circle, let go of the mouse button.

Adjust Size and Shape

Choose the “Select” tool from the menu on the left of the window to modify the circle’s size or shape once it has been created.
To change the circle’s size or form, simply select it and drag the bars on its corners.

Change Color

To change the color of the circle, select the “Paint Bucket” tool from the toolbar on the left side of the screen.
Click on the circle to fill it with the current color. To change the color, click on the color swatch in the toolbar and select a new color.

Conclusion

Knowing how to draw a circle in Paint Tool SAI is essential for almost any designer. However, we understand that it may not be easy for all of us. We hope the instructions in this article will prove to be helpful for anyone trying to learn shapes in Paint Tool SAI.