Pink Sunset
In this super chill Procreate tutorial, we’re taking it down a notch from last week’s intense lo-fi room vibe to something a tad more laid-back. We’re crafting a stylized landscape that’s not just easy on the eyes but also a breeze to make. If you’ve got a knack for vibrant colors and dreamy landscapes, you’re absolutely going to love bringing this piece to life. And hey, if you do end up sharing your masterpiece on Instagram, don’t forget to tag me; I’d love to see your creations!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Simple Shapes for Landscapes: Learn to use simple, wavy lines to create the foundation of your landscape
- Color Filling and Adjustment: Master the art of color dropping and adjusting thresholds to fill shapes seamlessly, enhancing the vibrancy of your artwork
- Layer Management: Gain insights into efficient layer management
- Texture Application: Discover techniques for adding texture to your landscapes, using brushes and color variations to bring your scenes to life
- Gradient Sky Creation: Explore the process of creating a gradient sky
Art Nouveau Bear
I love art nouveau and in this tutorial we’ll incorporate it in our illustration. We’ll draw this art nouveau style bear together and give it a sticker effect.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Fineliner
- Tapered Lines
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Basic Shapes: We’ll start by sketching our bear and surrounding flora using basic shapes to establish composition and flow, focusing on the bear’s face as the focal point
- Refining Sketches and Line Art: You’ll learn to refine your sketches, adding details and confidently transitioning to line art, mastering the art of varied line thickness for visual interest
- Color Blocking and Detailing: We’ll explore color blocking techniques using a range of Procreate brushes, ensuring crisp edges and effective color filling.
- Creating a Sticker Effect: The final touch is the sticker effect, achieved by outlining the artwork in white and adding a shadow layer, adding a modern twist!
Lofi Room – Sunset
Diving into the cozy corners of Procreate, this tutorial is your ultimate guide to crafting a snug Lo-Fi room illustration that’s just brimming with warmth and personality! And no worries, I will guide you through all the steps as always.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Standard Blender
- Light Pen
- Wet Acrylic
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Perspective Grid: The foundation for our illustration, emphasizing the importance of perspective in creating a realistic space
- Sketching and Line Art: Techniques for transforming a basic sketch into refined line art, setting the stage for coloring
- Adding Flat Colors and Textures: Applying base colors to bring the scene to life, along with techniques for adding textures to enhance realism
- Lighting and Shadow Effects: Strategies for using Procreate’s blending modes to add depth through shadows and highlights
Outer Space Landscape
In this easy Procreate tutorial we will create this colorful outer space landscape. We’ll use simple shapes during the process and I’ll show you handy tricks to use in Procreate. You’ll learn how to add wonderful textures and make use of the selection tool for instance. Just don’t forget to share your result once you have created this illustration on your iPad!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Round Chalk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shape and Form: Master the art of drawing mountains, rocks, and planets with simple shapes, then adding depth through shading and texture
- Selective Erasing: Use the eraser with the same brush used for drawing to create crisp, clean edges
- Layer Management: Efficiently use layers to build complexity, allowing for easy adjustments and additions to your scene
Study Desk
Here’s a fun project for you! In this easy Procreate tutorial we’ll create this cute desk view. I’ll guide you through the process from sketch to finish, so no experience with drawing or Procreate needed.
Brushes used:
- Chalk Pencil Brush
- HB Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2300 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Sketch: Start with a rough sketch to lay down the foundation of your illustration
- Line Art Techniques: Transform your sketch into clean line art using Procreate’s inking brushes. Experiment with pressure sensitivity to vary line thickness
- Coloring and Filling: Learn how to apply colors neatly beneath your line art using separate layers and the selection tool for precise fills
- Adding Shadows and Highlights: Master the art of adding depth with shadows and highlights
- Final Touches: Incorporate lighting effects, texture, and additional details to bring your artwork to life. Discover the impact of subtle effects like global shadows and light rays
Study Room
If you’ve ever dreamed of designing your own cozy study room but felt intimidated by where to start, I’ve got just the thing for you. My latest tutorial is a fun, step-by-step journey through creating a stunning study room scene in Procreate, and it’s perfect for beginners! Don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a digital pen before; I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
By the end of this tutorial, not only will you have a beautiful study room illustration to show off, but you’ll also have gained invaluable skills in Procreate that you can apply to future projects. And hey, I love seeing your creations, so don’t forget to share your masterpiece on Instagram and tag me! I might just feature your work in my next video.
Brushes used:
- Dry ink Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing with Guides: The tutorial teaches how to use Procreate’s drawing guide feature to create precise horizontal and vertical lines, essential for structuring the study room
- Line Work: Learn the technique of creating clean line work using the Dry Ink brush
- Color Filling: The process of adding color to the illustration is simplified, highlighting how to use reference layers for efficient color application to specific areas
Galaxy Tea
Here’s a fun galaxy themed project for you. We’ll create this stylized galaxy tea cup with this lovely color palette. During this tutorial I will show you how you can create a nice glow effect and we’ll focus on creating smooth lines. All in all a great exercise!
Brushes used:
- Sketch it! Brush
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Soft Brush
- Nebula Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Basic Shapes: Starting with a simple sketch using the Sketch it! brush, you learn to create the basic shape of a teacup with a focus on making it look cartoony and cute
- Using Symmetry for Balance: The tutorial teaches you how to use Procreate’s Symmetry tool to ensure both sides of the teacup are identical
- Creating Smooth Lines and Details: You refine your sketch by applying smooth lines for the teacup’s outline
- Applying Colors and Gradients: The lesson covers how to effectively use layers and Alpha Lock to apply flat colors, and then enhance those colors with gradients and the airbrushing soft brush for depth
- Adding Special Effects: You explore how to use different brushes and layer modes to add stars, constellations, and nebulae effects, bringing the galaxy theme to life inside the teacup
Landscape with a House
In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting a picturesque landscape with a charming house on rolling hills. This lesson is designed to not only enhance your digital art skills but also to inspire you to explore the possibilities within Procreate.
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Spatula Brush
- Chalk Pencil Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating and Manipulating Layers: You’ll learn how to strategically create new layers for different elements of our landscape
- Using the Perspective Tool: Use the Perspective Tool to construct our little house
- Applying Texture and Color: Through the use of the spatula brush and various color techniques, we’ll add texture to our landscape and house, bringing depth and vibrancy to our scene
- Selection and Alpha Lock Techniques: Master the use of the Selection tool and Alpha Lock for precise editing and texturing
- Layer Blending Modes: Experiment with different layer blending modes, such as Color and Multiply, creating subtle touches and shadows, giving more depth to our artwork
Sundown Landscape
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Spackle it Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing and modifying shapes: You’ll learn to draw perfect circles and modify them using Procreate’s snapping and magnetics features to ensure everything is centered and aligned on the canvas
- Layer management and clipping masks: Learn to make effective use of layers and clipping masks to build up the landscape elements neatly
- Color and texture application: Apply colors and textures strategically to create depth and realism in the landscape
- Efficient workflow tips: I’ll give various shortcuts and efficiency tips, like duplicating layers and using alpha lock, to streamline the creative process in Procreate