Small S Vol. 81 June 2025 Issue - Interview & Cover Illustration by Wada Arco

Product Overview:

The Small S Vol. 81 June 2025 Issue features an exclusive interview and making-of with renowned illustrator Wada Arco, who shares the creation of the stunning cover illustration using SAI2. This issue offers a variety of illustration techniques including watercolor by Aone, pigment brush pens by Shigure, and Copic markers by NORE. Dive deep into the DTM tutorial on how to start music production, and enjoy a creative showcase with SS School’s illustrated submissions. Additionally, new illustrators share their tips in the Kunstkammer SS section, focusing on the theme of Idols.

Details:

• Magazine Name: Small S

• Issue: Vol. 81, June 2025

• Cover Feature: Wada Arco – Interview & Cover Illustration making using SAI2

• Illustration Tutorials:

  • Aone – Transparent Watercolor

  • Shigure – Steadtler Pigment Brush Pens

  • Natsume Lemon – Nickel Poster Colors

  • Hiyoko – Kuretake ZIG Clean Color Fine & Brush Pens

  • Ashiya Maki – Tombow Water-based Graphic Markers ABT

  • NORE – Copic Markers

  • Kyuju Bis – CLIP STUDIO PAINT

• DTM Tutorial: Introduction to Music Production

• Interview: Animation Dream Photobooth by Eita

• SS School: New illustrations and submissions from artists like Karin, Natsukiya Shion

• Illustration Series: Tomokaze, Nanagami Mana

• Featured Illustrators: Mekyo, Nirono Umi, Usagi Kame, Haruno Ne, Kou, Sano, Sasagaba Boco, Mizutani Yutaka

• Boys' Club: Guided by 82

• Girls' Club: Guided by Setomi Yura

• Kunstkammer SS: Themed feature on Idols

• Format: A4

• Pages: 184

• Language: Japanese

• Perfect for: Artists, illustrators, and fans of digital art and music production.

Why You'll Love It:

• Exclusive interview with Wada Arco, showcasing SAI2 illustration techniques

• Learn various techniques like watercolor, Copic markers, and digital painting with CLIP STUDIO PAINT

• DTM tutorial on starting your music production journey

• Featured sections like SS School with illustrated submissions from talented artists

• New Kunstkammer SS theme on Idols, inspiring creativity in illustration

Whether you're a traditional artist or looking to dive into digital techniques, this issue has something for everyone!