Colorful Bird
In less than 20 minutes, you’ll transform a blank canvas into a work of art that’s bursting with color and personality. By following step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to create this painterly, colorful bird. This project is perfect for beginners in Procreate!
Brushes used:
- Oberon Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shape Building: Starting with a simple oval for the body and adding elements like the tail, wings, and beak to construct the bird’s basic form
- Layering Techniques: Learn to work with multiple layers for different parts of the bird, enhancing organization and editing capabilities
- Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock: Utilize these powerful tools for precise coloring within shapes and adding textures without affecting the base layer
- Color Blending & Texturing: Explore the use of the smudge tool with the Oberon brush to blend colors seamlessly and create a painterly texture
- Expressive Coloring: Experiment with a vibrant color palette to bring your bird to life, using varying brush sizes and opacity to add depth and interest
Watercolor Forest
It’s time for another fun watercolor painting tutorial! In this tutorial I will show you how you can combine landscape brushes with watercolor brushes to get this wonderful effect. It’ll be like real watercolor painting, but with some digital magic.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Round Watery Brush
- Foliage Brush
- Blobby Foliage Brush
- Loaded Brush Pen
- Soft Pastel Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching the Composition: Learn to create a basic sketch using the Basic Sketcher brush, setting the foundation for your forest scene with shapes for paths, foliage, and trees
- Layering Techniques: Master the art of working from back to front and light to dark, a crucial skill in creating depth and realism in watercolor art
- Creating Foliage: Use the Foliage and Blobby Foliage brushes to create realistic, textured foliage, enhancing the natural feel of your forest
- Watercolor Effects: Discover how to use the Round Watery Brush to add transparent, watercolor-like effects to your painting, achieving a soft and blended look
Colorful Abstract Art
Let’s dive into the world of abstract art and create this colorful and relaxing artwork in Procreate. In this easy step by step tutorial I will explain the basic features of Procreate while we create this abstract masterpiece together. Following this tutorial is the perfect way to relax!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Thylacine Brush
- Old Brush
- Acrylic Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Understand how to create, duplicate, and merge layers effectively
- Alpha Lock Usage: Learn to paint within shapes without going outside the lines
- Color and Shape Dynamics: Explore how to use colors and shapes to create depth and interest
- Texture and Shading: Add texture and shading to your artwork using different brushes and the smudge tool
- Shadow and Highlight Effects: Enhance your art with shadow effects using Gaussian Blur and layer blending modes, and add highlights for a more dynamic look
Painterly Boat
We’ll let go of perfectionism and create an expressive and painterly seascape with a boat. It’s a fun and relaxing project and you’ll end up with an amazing and expressive result!
Brushes used:
- Random Strokes Brush
- Smeary Brush
- Broad and Smeary Brush
- Rake Brush
- Opaque Thin Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Color Blending and Variety: Master blending multiple colors, like oranges, blues, pinks, and purples, to create a vibrant sky and reflective water
- Creating Textures: Use the rake brush and other tools to add texture to the sky and water, enhancing the painterly effect
- Simple Boat and Sail Construction: Discover how to draw a simple yet effective boat and sails, focusing on basic shapes and adding color variation
Watercolor Cactus
In this tutorial, we’ll play with the Symmetry tool and watercolor brushes to paint a cute little cactus. You’ll learn how to layer your work like a pro, using different brushes to bring our cactus to life with realistic watercolor effects. In the end we’ll give our cactus a cute face, making it not just a plant, but a character with its own charm!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Wet Layering Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
- Add Salt Brush
- Rough Spackles Brush
- Small Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Symmetry Tool: We’ll use the symmetry tool to create a symmetrical pot for our cactus
- Layering Techniques: You’ll learn to organize different elements (pot, cactus, leaves, facial features) on separate layers
- Watercolor Effects: We’ll create a watercolor look by blending colors with brushes like the Wet Layering and Round Watery Brushes
- Final Touches: The use of paper texture effect and shadows under the pot will add a realistic and professional finish to our artwork
Painterly Cabin
In this tutorial, we embraced a free-flowing, painterly approach, focusing on loose brush strokes and color play. The aim is to let go of perfectionism and enjoy the process of painting. We’ll create this painterly cabin in an autumn forest.
Brushes used:
- Random Strokes Brush
- Dry Mixer Brush
- Smeary Damp Brush
- Opaque Thin Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Colors: You’ll learn how to create depth and interest by layering different colors, using various brushes to achieve a loose, painterly effect
- Brush Control: Adjusting brush opacity and size for different effects taught us greater control and versatility in our painting techniques
- Smudging and Blending: Use the Dry Mixer Brush, we will master the art of smudging and blending colors, creating smooth transitions and dynamic strokes
- Adding Details and Textures: We’ll focus on adding details like tree trunks and leaves, using smaller brush sizes for finer work, and understanding how to balance detail with the painterly style
Painterly Pond
Dive into the world of digital impressionism with this fun and easy Procreate tutorial! Perfect for Flocreators who want to break free from perfectionism. Let’s create a colorful and expressive painting together!
Brushes used:
- Spectra Brush
- Turpentine Brush
- Acrylic Brush
- Leatherwood Brush
- Oberon Brush
- Water Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Color Manipulation and Contrast: Learn how to use Procreate’s brushes to create a painterly effect and manipulate colors and contrast for an expressive outcome
- Creating Backgrounds and Textures: Discover techniques to create bushy backgrounds and water reflections, using various brushes for texture
- Detailing with Brush Strokes: Master the art of adding details through specific brush strokes, creating elements like trees, bridges, and clouds
- Layer Management: Gain insights into effective layer management for complex compositions, including duplicating layers for reflections
Watercolor Desk
In this Procreate watercolor tutorial, you’ve learned to craft a delightful messy desk scene, perfect for embracing a more relaxed, artistic style.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flotastic Inker
- Round Watery Brush
- Loaded Round
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Loose Sketching Techniques: Mastering the art of creating initial sketches with the Basic Sketcher, focusing on placing objects loosely to set the base of your scene
- Refining Sketches: Enhancing your rough sketch by adding details and adjusting layer opacities for better visibility during the process
- Line Art Creation: Learning to use the Flotastic Inker brush for line art, emphasizing wonky lines to add character to your artwork
- Coloring and Layering: Gaining skills in coloring with the Round Watery brush, understanding how to layer colors for depth, and using layer masks for selective color removal
- Lighting Effects: Exploring the use of Gaussian blur and bloom settings to create realistic lighting effects in your digital watercolor painting
Watercolor Cake
Let’s have some fun with watercolors again! During this tutorial we will create this strawberry cake together. I have attached the color palette and a small brush pack with all the brushes we’ll use.
Brushes used:
- Watercolor Sketcher
- Round Watery Brush
- Layering Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
- Small Detail Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques: Understanding how to strategically use multiple layers and layer masks to build up the watercolor effect, enhancing the realism of the cake and its toppings
- Brush Control: Mastering the opacity and size adjustments of different brushes to create a variety of textures
- Color Blending: Learning to blend colors directly on the canvas by carefully controlling the pressure and movement of the pen without lifting it too often
- Detailing with Layer Masks: Utilizing layer masks to add highlights and refine edges, giving the illustration depth and dimension while maintaining a cohesive watercolor look