Isometric Book Room Part 2
In this tutorial we will take the line art that we created in the previous part and start coloring it. Once we have laid down all the base colors we are going to make some magic happen. Adding shadows, lights and special effect will really bring this piece to life!
Brushes used:
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Soft Brush
- Medium Brush
- Flotastic Inker
- Lightpen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: You’ll learn to create and manage multiple layers, using reference layers for efficient coloring and clipping masks for shadows and highlights
- Use of Selection and Invert Tools: Learn how to use the selection tool for precise coloring, especially in complex areas, and inverting selections for targeted application
- Adding Shadows and Highlights: You’ll gain experience in adding depth to your illustration through the use of soft and hard shadows, and highlights, using different blending modes like Multiply and Add
- Detailing with Fine Lines and Effects: Finally, you’ll learn to add finishing touches like light rays, sparkles, and detailed lines for texture and realism.
Isometric Book Room Part 1
This intermediate-level tutorial requires some patience as we’ll be creating a room full of intricate elements. Starting with the isometric grid to guide our sketch, we’ll slowly build up the room inside the book. The step-by-step process of creating line art over your sketch teaches you precision and layer management. By the end of this tutorial you will have a beautiful isometric room which we will color in the next tutorial!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Flotastic Inker
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Isometric Grid Setup: You learned to set up and adjust an isometric grid in Procreate, crucial for maintaining correct angles and proportions in your isometric drawing
- Detail-Oriented Sketching: The tutorial guided you through creating a detailed sketch, focusing on spatial awareness and proportion consistency
- Creating Line Art: You learned how to transform your sketch into clean line art, adding clarity to your drawing
- Layer Management: The tutorial emphasized the importance of organizing different elements like furniture and decorations on separate layers for easier editing
Pumpkin Pie
In this fun Procreate tutorial, I will walk you through the process of creating a mobile game icon-style illustration of a pumpkin pie. This style is noted for its simplified shapes, bright and saturated colors, and appealing rounded edges, which make the icons recognizable even at small sizes, typical of mobile game interfaces.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Round Chalk Brush
- Medium Brush.
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and refining: The tutorial begins with sketching the basic shape of a pumpkin pie slice, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence of the subject with simple lines
- Layering and base coloring: You learn to create separate layers for different elements of the pie, using clipping masks for efficient coloring
- Adding details and textures: Using the round chalk brush to add air holes introduces texture, making the pie look fluffy and more realistic
- Shading for volume: The tutorial covers the application of shadows and highlights to give the illustration depth and volume
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
Van Gogh Flowers
During this beginner to intermediate level tutorial we will paint sunflowers in the style of van Gogh! I have attached a brush pack with special brushes that we’ll use. Let’s get expressive!
Brushes used:
- Sketching Brush
- Broad and Smeary Brush
- Random Strokes Brush
- Impressionistic Brush
- Smeary Damp Brush
- Tapered Brush
- Opaque Thin Brush
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Composition: Learning to sketch loosely to lay down the initial composition, focusing on the overall shapes and placement of elements like the vase and sunflowers, without getting caught up in the details
- Underpainting: Creating an underpainting layer to establish a base of colors, using a Broad and Smeary Brush for the background and table, and introducing color dynamics with varied strokes
- Painterly Effects: Utilizing a variety of brushes to achieve painterly effects, imitating Van Gogh’s expressive brushwork to add texture and vibrancy to the painting
- Final Touches: Applying the Overlay Brush for adding warmth and unity to the colors
Glowing Animal
If you’ve been looking to add a splash of color and creativity to your digital art portfolio, I’ve got just the thing for you. In this tutorial we’ll bring a charming raccoon to life, but not just a regular racoon. We’ll add lots of color and glow!
Brushes used:
- Tapered Lines
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
- Multi-Color Lines brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Adding and Adjusting Photos: Learn to insert and perfectly size a photo of a raccoon on your canvas
- Utilizing Symmetry: Make your workflow efficient with the symmetry tool, enabling you to draw one half while Procreate mirrors your actions on the other
- Creating and Filling Shapes: From the broad strokes of the raccoon’s face to the finer details of its features, you’ll get hands-on experience with layering shapes and colors
- Layer Masks and Blending Modes: Discover the magic of layer masks for subtle transitions and blending modes to add luminosity and depth
- Adding Glow and Neon Effects: Create a glowing effect using the Multi-Color Lines brush and various blending modes to bring your raccoon to life with a neon touch
Glowing Dream Catcher
In this easy and satisfying Procreate tutorial we will create this lovely glowing dream catcher together. It’s super relaxing! I have added all the brushes we’ll be using.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Flare Brush
- Light Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing with Symmetry: Learn to use Procreate’s symmetry tool to draw perfect circles and intricate patterns, saving time while maintaining precision in your design
- Adding Glow Effects: Discover techniques to add a captivating glow to your dream catcher, using layer duplication, alpha lock, and Gaussian blur to achieve a mesmerizing effect
- Incorporating Textures and Photos: You’ll learn how to integrate a photo into your artwork, adjusting its opacity for a subtle effect, and adding textures to your dream catcher for a rich, detailed look
Cupcake
During this intermediate to advanced level tutorial we’ll create this realistic looking cupcake together. I’ll guide you through all the steps of the process of course and I’ve attached a color palette and a brush pack for easy brush picking.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Grunge Rock Brush
- Make It Lighter Brush
- Make It Darker Brush
- Watercolor Stone Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Dry Fineliner
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 5000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Refining: You’ll start with basic shapes to outline the cupcake, then refine your sketch by adjusting opacity and adding layers to perfect your drawing
- Color Blocking: Learn to lay down base colors effectively
- Texture and Shading: This tutorial will teach you how to add texture and depth, transforming flat colors into a lifelike cupcake with layers of cream, chocolate drips, and shiny cherries
- Final Touches: Learn to adjust the overall composition, including tweaking with the liquify tool, adding background gradients, and applying a drop shadow for a polished finish
Mermaid Cat
Here’s a cute and fun tutorial! We’ll draw this mermaid cat together and use lovely soft tones. You can apply the techniques and color palette to other kawaii creature drawings as well. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smear it Around
- Dry Ink
- Overlay Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Fundamentals: You’ll learn how to sketch basic shapes and refine them into a mermaid cat
- Coloring Techniques: Discover how to apply base colors, blend them seamlessly, and add shadows and highlights for a three-dimensional look
- Line Work: Master the art of line drawing with the Dry Ink brush, varying pressure to create dynamic thickness for visual interest