Frozen Bubble
Frozen bubbles are enchanting, aren’t they? In this tutorial, we’ll take on the challenge of painting one, step by step, breaking down every detail. From building a textured background to crafting the delicate icy patterns of the bubble, this process is all about layering, blending, and experimenting with light.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Base Painter Brush
- Standard Blender
- Lighten Line Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Creating a Dynamic Background: Start with a dark base and use soft gradients to establish depth and atmosphere for the bubble’s setting
- Using Layers Effectively: Divide elements into layers (background, foreground, and bubble) for better control and easy adjustments during painting
- Detailing with Highlights: Incorporate crisp and soft highlights to enhance the bubble’s reflective surface and mimic realistic ice patterns
Winter Morning Landscape
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a stunning winter landscape in Procreate. Using only built-in brushes and step-by-step guidance, we’ll explore essential techniques like creating depth with layers, adding realistic textures, and playing with blending modes to bring a cold, serene scene to life. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned Procreate users, this is a great way to expand your skills and experiment with wintery tones.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Spectra Brush
- Freycinet Brush
- Little Pine Brush
- Wet Acrylic Brush
- Old Brush
- Medium Brush
- Mercury Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating gradients for skies: Use the soft brush and Gaussian blur to create smooth, multi-toned gradients for atmospheric depth
- Using masks and blending modes: Learn to apply layer masks, Alpha Lock, and blending modes like Multiply and Overlay
- Enhancing textures and shadows: Blend brushes like Wet Acrylic and Old Brush with smudge tools to create detailed textures and realistic shadows
- Adding glow and highlights: Use clipping masks, light blending modes, and the airbrush tool to emphasize areas of light and enhance focal points
Poké Bowl
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:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Flotastic Brush
- Flo Darka
- Flo Lighta
- Overlay Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Soft Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Using multiple layers for efficient workflow: Layers are created for individual elements like tomatoes, rice, corn, and leaves, allowing precise adjustments and shading
- Adding realistic shading with Flo Brushes: Shadows and highlights are built with Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to give depth and texture to various elements
- Crafting loose painterly styles: Balancing refinement and expressiveness, use textured brushes and deliberate smudging to keep a hand-painted feel
- Building complex details step by step: Intricate parts, like kernels and leaves, are developed in phases: base colors, shadows, highlights, and fine adjustments
Kingfisher
In this detailed Procreate tutorial, we dive into creating a lifelike painting of a kingfisher. I’ll guide you from setting up your canvas to refining the final details of your artwork, blending techniques and colors to capture the essence of this beautiful bird.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush (Airbrushing)
- Studio Pen
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flow Darka Brush
- Flow Lighta Brush
- Darken Line 2 Brush
- Lighten Line 2 Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Barky Brush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Proportion Planning: Begin with a rough sketch to identify large shapes and refine them gradually, considering key landmarks like the eye, beak, and body positioning
- Creating Base Colors and Texture: Establish base colors with opacity-controlled strokes
- Layering and Detailing: Apply the darken and lighten line brushes for shadow and highlight detailing, focusing on feather patterns and fine line work for a realistic look
- Edge Softening and Feather Effects: Use the smudge tool strategically to soften edges and mimic the natural texture of feathers
Realistic Pumpkin
It’s the pumpkin season! So it’s the perfect time to paint one. I thought it would be nice to paint a realistic one and I think the reference picture has the perfect mood. In just a few steps we’ll create the perfect pumpkin painting. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Base Painter
- Shader Brush
- Flow Darka
- Flo Lighta
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Standard Blender
- Overlay Brush
- Light Shader
- Dark Shader
- Soft Airbrush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting Up Reference and Canvas: Easily set up a reference image by dragging it into a split screen or using Procreate’s built-in reference feature
- Creating a Base Shape: Use the Base Painter brush to create a solid base layer, starting with dark, muted colors for an opaque pumpkin shape
- Shading and Layer Masking: Apply Alpha Lock and use the Shader brush to add depth, darkening the lower areas for dimensional shading without affecting the background
- Refining with Texture: Utilize Flo Darka and Flo Lighta to add subtle details and texture, giving the pumpkin a realistic appearance while building up soft creases
- Adjusting and Blending: Use the Liquify tool and smudge tools for final adjustments, then add highlights and refine edges for a smooth, natural fade into the background
Full Color Eye
Let’s take that eye drawing from YouTube and bring it to life with color! In this tutorial, we’ll layer shadows, refine edges, and add vibrant details to create a realistic and dynamic eye. We’ll focus on blending colors, adding light and shadow, and refining textures like the iris and lashes for a final, polished look. Whether it’s adding warmth to the skin or getting that perfect shine in the pupil, you’ll learn how to make your eye pop with depth and dimension.
Brushes used:
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flo Darka
- Flo Lighta
- Darken Line
- Lighten Line
- Lashes Brush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building up shadow and light: Gradually layers shadows with darker colors and overlays, focusing on natural eye creases, the pupil, and the edges of the iris to bring depth to the drawing
- Refining details with precision brushes: Uses the “Darken Line” and “Lighten Line” brushes to create crisp, clean lines for the iris and eyelashes, adding texture and definition
- Creating a colorful iris: Incorporates a mix of bright colors like purples, greens, blues, and yellows to form a vibrant, rainbow-like iris, blending hues smoothly for a lifelike effect
- Adding highlights for realism: Enhances the 3D effect by adding reflective highlights on the tear duct, lower eyelid, and iris, making the eye appear moist and shiny
- Smudging for softness: Softens transitions between shadows and highlights, using rounded motions to maintain definition while achieving a smooth blend
Eye Drawing
In this tutorial, we break down the steps for drawing a realistic eye, perfect for beginners whether you’re using Procreate or a traditional pencil. The process is divided into manageable stages to help you confidently sketch, refine, and shade your drawing. Let’s get into it!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing the basic eye structure: Start by sketching the eyeball and eyelids, ensuring the iris and pupil are properly aligned within the eye’s natural curvature
- Shading the eye for realism: Use gentle strokes to create shadows under the eyelids and add volume to the lower lid by drawing two lines that define its thickness
- Adding and refining eyelashes: Carefully place the eyelashes according to their natural direction and curve
- Creating depth in the iris: Use light strokes radiating outward from the center of the iris to mimic the texture, darkening the outer edge for added contrast
- Using highlights to bring the eye to life: Erase areas to introduce highlights in the eye and surrounding areas, especially the tear duct and lower lid, for a more vibrant appearance
Your First Landscape Painting
Hey Flocreators! Whether you’re a Procreate pro or just starting out, this landscape tutorial is for everyone. I’ll walk you through each step slowly and clearly. During this tutorial you will learn how to easily create mountains, how to paint clouds and how to make adjustments to Procreate brushes. Make sure your iPad and Apple Pencil are charged, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Turpentine Brush
- Rusted Decay
- Old Beach Brush
- Pine Trees Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Layers and Using Alpha Lock
Add new layers for different parts of your painting and use Alpha Lock to paint within a specific shape without going outside its boundaries - Using Airbrushing Techniques
Apply the Soft Brush from the Airbrushing section to create smooth gradients and soft textures for skies and mist effects. You’ll also learn how to make adjustments to your brushes - Adding Light and Shadow
Simulate light and shadow on mountains using the Turpentine Brush, emphasizing the sun’s position and adding depth with vertical strokes - Creating Realistic Clouds and Light Rays
Modify the Soft Airbrush to make fluffy clouds and use radial symmetry to create stunning light rays emanating from the sun
Sunny Dog
Welcome to another realism tutorial, this time aimed at beginner to intermediate levels. Today, I’ll show you how to trace a photo to create a painting, starting with a cute dog photo. Some people might think tracing is cheating, but as long as you’re honest about it, it’s a great way to learn in my opinion. So let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Soft Brush
- Standard Blender
- Basic Flo Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Adjusting Photo Warmth: Warm up your reference image using hue, saturation, and brightness adjustments along with color balance for shadows, midtones, and highlights
- Tracing and Line Art Creation: Lower the opacity of your photo and trace key lines using the Basic Sketcher brush to establish guidelines for your painting
- Building Base Colors: Start with broad base colors for the background and dog, using the Base Painter brush to fill in large areas with warm tones
- Adding Texture and Detail: Use the Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to deepen shadows and enhance highlights, gradually building up the dog’s fur texture
- Finalizing with Lighting Effects: Add glow and contrast by setting layers to Multiply and Screen, using masks to paint in shadows and highlights, bringing your dog painting to life