Cute Polar Bear
Let’s paint a cozy, adorable winter bear together in Procreate! This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to use just two free brushes included in the app. Along the way, you’ll learn powerful techniques like using Alpha Lock, layer blending modes, and the Smudge Tool, all while creating a cute bear decked out in winter gear. Ready to bring this bear to life? Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Sassafras Brush
- Oberon Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Alpha Lock for controlled shading: Alpha Lock limits your painting to the active layer’s contents, perfect for adding shadows and highlights without going outside the shape
- Layer blending modes like Multiply and Overlay: Multiply enhances shadows, while Overlay introduces subtle atmospheric effects like soft lighting or color accents
- Effective use of the Smudge Tool: Blends strokes and colors for a soft, painterly texture
Cute Giraffe
Let’s paint something challenging! I think this poké bowl is perfect, there are lots of different shapes and textures, making it a nice ‘puzzle’. In this video I will take you through my process of figuring this ‘puzzle’ out and building a color palette along the way.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Flotastic Brush
- Round Chalk Pencil
- Paper Mixer Brush
- Scratchy Chalk Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Soft Edge Faded
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Applying base colors and building texture: Learn to use layers for each element, flat color application, and brushes like the Flotastic Brush and Round Chalk Pencil to add texture and detail to the illustration
- Adding depth with Multiply layers: Use layers set to Multiply mode for subtle shadowing and use tools like the Soft Edge Faded brush to create 3D effects
- Enhancing highlights with Add layers: Add light effects to edges and features, making the character pop by blending highlights with tools like the Paper Mixer Brush
- Creating a dreamy background and starry atmosphere: Create a complementary background using brushes, smudge tools, and adding stars and sparkles for a whimsical look
Cozy Winter Girl
Winter is around the corner, which means it’s the cozy season! Time for warm sweaters, soft blankets and lots of tea ❤️ And it’s also time for cozy illustrations of course! So in this tutorial we’ll draw this cute girl together, she’s ready to decorate her house.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Soft Edge Faded
- Spackle it!
- Hair Textured
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Cute Fox
Welcome to this simple and fun tutorial for creating a charming, painterly fox in Procreate! Using just the default brushes, you’ll learn to craft expressive strokes and vibrant textures while keeping things light and easy.
Brushes used:
- Old Brush
- Dry Brush
- Gloaming Brush
- Burnt Tree
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating expressive fur textures: Use outward strokes and varied brush sizes for a natural fur effect, highlighting areas with lighter tones for depth
- Adding painterly details with layers: Separate elements like the body, ears, and tail into distinct layers to keep work organized and editable
- Using Alpha Lock and Smudge tools: Alpha Lock refines painting within shapes, while smudge tools blend colors and textures
- Final touches with Bloom and Backgrounds
Adding subtle bloom effects creates a gentle glow, while textured brush strokes bring the background to life
Cute Bird
Let’s create something fun and painterly—a cute little bird! Follow along as we sketch, layer, and paint using bold colors and textures to bring this imaginary bird to life. You can use my color palette or your own to make it unique. Let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smeary Brush
- Opaque Round Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Rake Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching a foundational structure: Start with simple shapes to outline the bird’s head, body, wings, and feet
- Layering and color separation: Use separate layers for different color zones (e.g., yellow and blue areas)
- Detailing with texture and highlights: Use textured brushes and subtle highlights to make the bird’s features more vivid and painterly
- Creating a cohesive background: Use soft, minimal strokes in muted tones to complement the main subject without drawing attention away
Paper Cutout Penguin
Winter is around the corner! So it’s time for winter themed tutorials. For this fun project we’ll draw a cute little penguin together and give it a paper cutout effect. The steps are easy and I’ll guide you through all of them!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing Basic Shapes: Use the Procreate’s Quick Shape tool to create the base shapes for the penguin
- Create a Paper Cutout Effect in Procreate: Learn what steps to take to make your illustration look as if it’s cut out from paper
- Symmetry Tool use: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to create simple snowflakes to add extra interest to your winter illustration
- Alpha Lock for Shading: Add soft gradients without going outside of the shape you want to paint on
Happy Hiker
Let’s dive into this fun, Procreate tutorial where you’ll illustrate a charming hiking boy in a children’s book style! We’ll build up a cozy scene using clever textures and soft shading techniques. With brushes from the Procreate Treasure Chest, you’ll bring this cute character and his mountain adventure to life. Ready to get started?
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Studio Pen
- Round Chalk Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques for Dimension
Discover how to create depth by stacking and managing layers for the background, midground, and foreground - Texturing with Chalk and Spackle it Brushes
Learn to add visual interest with rough textures for natural elements, from trees to foggy skies - Organized Shading with Alpha Lock
Apply shading precisely within each element, from landscape features to the character, using Alpha Lock
Fox Picking Flowers
Foxes always look cute! That’s why they are so perfect for children’s book illustration style projects 😊 This time we’ll draw this cute little fox picking flowers and we’ll create a lovely textured look. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk
- 6B Compressed
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Soft Edge Faded
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating and adjusting shapes: Use Procreate’s quick shape tool to create smooth ovals for the fox’s head and body
- Building texture and layers: By layering textures with different brushes and using clipping masks, we’ll the fox and background a hand-drawn feel
- Using Alpha Lock for shading: Alpha Lock is key for adding texture and color variation without spilling outside of specific shapes
Cute Otter
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw an adorable otter in Procreate, perfect as a gift or to share online. The tutorial begins with simple shapes and uses the Round Chalk Pencil brush, ideal for adding texture and detail. The Liquify Tool is then used to adjust the basic shapes, followed by adding cute features like ears, eyes, and a shell. The final steps involve coloring and adding highlights, sparkles, and texture, making the otter come to life with a warm and playful look.
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Pencil
- 2B Compressed
- 4B Compressed
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Liquify Tool: Adjusts basic shapes to create the otter’s head and body structure
- Creating Fur Texture: Short, angled strokes add realism to the otter’s fur using the Round Chalk Pencil
- Layer Masking: Adds and refines details, like water ripples, without affecting other elements