Landscapes

Stylized Ocean View

In this tutorial, you’ll create a beautiful ocean view landscape using Procreate, even if you’re a beginner. Step by step, you’ll learn how to build up colors, add texture, and create a vibrant scene complete with hills, a sunset, palm trees, and a little boat.

Brushes used:

  • Monoline brush
  • Spackle it brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Building a textured sky: Using multiple passes of color with a large brush to create a smooth gradient with a spackled texture
  • Adding depth with hills: Creating layered hill shapes and using Alpha Lock to add texture and shadows that enhance the landscape
  • Creating a reflection: Duplicating layers to mirror hill shapes and adjusting opacity to simulate realistic water reflections
  • Designing playful palm trees: Using the selection tool and monoline brush to craft whimsical palm trees, then adding texture and subtle shading

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