Creating detailed and dynamic backgrounds is a major challenge for webtoon artists. This is especially true when you’re on tight weekly or monthly deadlines.
Fortunately, there are a few websites with ready-made 3D Webtoon Backgrounds. These backgrounds can help streamline the process. You can build backgrounds from scratch. Alternatively, you can use pre-made models.
These resources will help you create professional-looking anime background style webtoon scenes with ease. Below, I’ll share some of the best places to find high-quality 3D assets for your webtoons.
SketchUp 3D Warehouse
- Link: 3D Warehouse
- Why It’s Great: SketchUp’s 3 D models Warehouse is a massive collection of user-generated and pre-designed 3D models. You can find a wide range of models here, from buildings and vehicles to furniture and cityscapes. These ready-made sketchup models can be easily imported into drawing software and modified to fit your style.
- Cost: Free, with some premium content available.
Ssketch-up Model Tip from a Webtoon Artist: Yuumei is the creator of the famous Fishbowl webcomic. It was also a webtoon canvas favorite. She uses SketchUp in her artwork. She has shared speedpaint videos and tutorials on her Deviantart page. On this page, she uses a combination of the blur effect with layers and line extraction. These techniques are pulled from sketch-up 3D models to create beautiful anime-style backgrounds.
ACON3D
- Link: ACON3D
- Why It’s Great: ACON3D is a popular platform. Many Korean webtoon artists use it to find 3D models, backgrounds, and props. These resources are specifically catered to webtoon production. You can find a variety of models that show modern and urban environments. They include a shopping mall, house, school, and other locations commonly seen in webtoons. The models are designed with webtoon-style aesthetics in mind. This design makes them ideal for artists who want to keep consistency. They also help speed up their workflow. If you’re a beginner webtoon creator, you’ll find great resources here. It’s a perfect site to find 3D models for your backgrounds!
- Cost: Paid options, but they often have sales and bundles.
Home Design 3D
- Link: Home Design 3D
- Why It’s Great: Home Design 3D is primarily an interior design app. Still, it is an excellent tool for quickly creating realistic home interiors for webtoons. It lets you design rooms and add furniture. You can save your designs as images. These images can then be imported into your webtoon project. You can even use it on mobile for fast scene creation on the go! Once you’ve exported your design as a JPG, you can easily change it. Use Clip Studio Paint or ibisPaint to match your style.
- Cost: Free, with paid upgrades.
- Home Design Tip: This is a lifesaver for quickly designing indoor scenes when you’re under a tight deadline. I’ve filmed a youtube video on color balance techniques. It explains how I use layer effects to turn these designs into webtoon-ready backgrounds.
Clip Studio Assets
- Link: Clip Studio Assets
- Why It’s Great: Clip Studio Paint is a popular tool among webtoon artists. It has its own asset store. You can find both 2D and 3D assets, including entire background scenes and objects like furniture. Many of the assets are free or affordable, and they integrate seamlessly into Clip Studio’s interface. It also has a built-in camera preset feature. This feature makes it easy to post the 3D model in different angles quickly. Additionally, it includes an extraction tool to easily turn 3D models into line art!
- Cost: Free and paid options.
Tips for Using 3D Models in Your Webtoon
I’ve personally created a video. It breaks down how I make my webtoon backgrounds. I use the free 3D models available in Clip Studio Paint EX. You can watch it here: How I Make Webtoon Backgrounds in Clip Studio Paint.
- Time Management: As a webtoon artist on a tight deadline, it’s essential to use tools that save you time. These 3D model platforms allow you to create detailed backgrounds without spending hours drawing every detail from scratch.
- Customization: Even with pre-made 3D models, you can make your webtoon stand out. Adjust colors, add filters, or paint over the models to better fit your style.
- Licensing: Check the licensing terms for the 3D assets you use. This is especially important if you plan to monetize your webtoon. Some models may have restrictions on commercial use.
Want to Learn How to Start a Webtoon?
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