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
Painterly Avocado
Grab your digital painting brushes! It’s time for some more expressive painterly fun. This time we’ll use a reference photo and paint this lovely avocado. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Oil Paint Brush
- Broad and Smeary
- Smeary Damp
- Random Strokes Brush
- Lighten Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Tapered Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Blending with the Broad and Smeary brush: This technique creates a natural transition between colors and enhances the painterly texture
- Experimenting with light and shadow: Utilizing brushes like Multiply and Lighten to play with value without losing texture, adding depth and realism to the artwork
- Final touches with texture overlays: Adding subtle texture using overlay layers and the Random Strokes brush to bring a cohesive feel to the painting
- Layer masks for controlled texture: Using layer masks to selectively add texture and highlights, maintaining control over the final look
Watercolor Mountain
For this tutorial we’re diving into a fun and impressionistic watercolor landscape in Procreate. We’ll explore easy steps to create a mountain scene with a unique, messy style. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Wash Brush
- Water Bleed Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Water Pen
- Pine Trees Brush
- Tinder Box Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Various Brushes: Master the use of different brushes for creating washes, textures, and details to achieve a realistic watercolor effect
- Blending Colors: Learn techniques for blending colors smoothly using the smudge tool and layering to create depth and variation
- Layering Elements: Understand how to layer different elements like mountains, trees, and rocks to build a cohesive landscape composition
- Adding Realistic Details: Discover methods to add fine details and textures to enhance the overall realism of your digital painting
- Creating Reflections: Practice creating water reflections and shadows to add a dynamic and realistic touch to your scene
Painterly Fall Landscape
I love creating painterly, expressive paintings and letting go of perfectionism. There’s such a joy in creating these expressive strokes. This time we’ll be painting this lovely, early Fall landscape. The weather in the Netherlands feels more like Fall than Summer, so I guess that’s what inspired me 😆 I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Brushes used:
- Nikko Rull Brush
- Smeary Dry Brush
- Tapered Brush
- Dry Mixer Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Colors Effectively:
Learn to layer colors to add depth and realism, giving your painting a vibrant and dynamic look. - Using Reflection Techniques:
Develop techniques for creating realistic water reflections, enhancing the overall composition. - Blending for Natural Effects:
Improve your blending skills to achieve natural, smooth transitions in your painting, especially in areas like clouds and reflections
Painterly Still Life
It’s time for painterly fun again! I love this style for still life pieces, so I thought I’d share the process 😊 I hope you’ll enjoy it too! During this intermediate level Procreate tutorial we’ll create this still life scene with honey, tangerines and flowers.
Brushes used:
- Smeary Damp
- Round Smeary
- Dry Mixer
- Thin Lines
- Rake Brush
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using a dark base layer: Start with a dark color for the background, enhancing depth and richness in the painting
- Layer management: Separate different elements (e.g., jar, tangerines, flowers) into different layers for easier manipulation and detail work
- Smudging and blending: Use brushes to smudge and blend colors directly on the canvas, creating smooth transitions and realistic textures
- Adjusting colors on the go: Continuously refine colors by dropping them into the palette and adjusting their saturation and brightness as needed
Watercolor Street
In this tutorial, we’re extending our watercolor storefront into a cute street scene. Follow along as we expand the canvas, add more buildings, trees, and details to create a lively street. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Wash Brush
- Tinder Box
- Wet Paper Base
- Round Watery Brush
- Layering Brush
- Half Loaded Brush
- Splatter Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Resizing the Canvas: Learn how to resize your canvas in Procreate to accommodate more elements in your artwork
- Blending Edges with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to seamlessly blend elements together for a cohesive look
- Adding Perspective and Depth: Create the illusion of depth with perspective lines and overlapping elements
- Layering Watercolor Effects: Master the technique of layering watercolor effects to add richness and texture to your painting
- Using Highlights and Textures: Add finishing touches with highlights and paper textures to enhance the watercolor effect
Watercolor Shop
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a charming storefront using Procreate on your iPad. We’ll go from sketching and inking to watercolor painting, ending with a lovely little storefront. If you want to take it even further, join me on Patreon for the exclusive second part of this tutorial. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Pencil
- Tinder Box
- Wet Paper Base
- Round Watery Brush
- Wash Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Drawing Guide and Drawing Assist: Learn how to use these tools to make your sketches more accurate and easier to follow
- Creating Loose and Wonky Lines: Embrace imperfection in your line art to add character and a natural feel to your drawing
- Layering Watercolor Effects: Understand how to layer colors and use Procreate brushes to achieve a watercolor look
- Adding Light with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to bring back light in specific areas and add depth to your painting
- Highlighting with White Gel Pen Effects: Add final touches and highlights to your piece using a white color brush for a gel pen effect
Watercolor Sun at Sea
Here’s a short and fun Procreate tutorial for you. In under 15 minutes I will show you how you can create this watercolor sun at sea landscape. You’ll learn a bunch about the features in Procreate along the way!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Wash Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Styx Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing Perfect Circles: Utilize the Monoline Brush with snapping to draw and center perfect circles
- Layer Masking: Add and manipulate layer masks to refine shapes and effects
- Creating Watercolor Effects: Use the Wash Brush and Round Watery Brush to simulate watercolor textures in the sky and water
- Selection and Clipping Masks: Effectively use selection tools and clipping masks to add depth and layers to the painting