Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush
• Powdered Shader
• Smooth Pencil
• Round Chalk

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Using basic shapes and guides to create a composition sketch
• Symmetry and Transformation Tools: Utilizing Procreate’s symmetry tool and transformation features to ensure elements are aligned and proportional
• Texturing and Shading: Adding depth and texture using the Powdered Shader and Smooth Pencil
• Detailing and Final Touches: Applying highlights, shadows, and small details to bring the characters to life, adding personality to the illustration

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Complementary Colors: We explored how using colors opposite each other on the color wheel can enhance the visual appeal of your artwork
• Detailing with Brushes: How to use various brushes to add details like grass and clouds, making the scene more dynamic
• Final Touches with Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks: Mastery in fine-tuning details and textures on specific layers without affecting others

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Soft Brush
• Medium Brush
• Script Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Dry Ink Brush
• Light Pen
• Stars Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Starting with a basic sketch using the Basic Sketcher, we’ll create the initial shapes for the White Mage’s head and body
• Layer Management: Learn about the importance of using multiple layers for sketching, refining, and coloring
• Coloring and Shading: We’ll explore how to effectively use different brushes for coloring and shading, including the application of light and shadow to add depth to the illustration
• Detailing and Final Touches: I’ll show you how to bring the characters to life, we’ll be applying bloom and lighting effects for a magical ambiance

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Basic Flo
• Standard Blender
• Darken Line
• Lighten Line
• Soft Pastel

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Soft Transitions vs. Crisp Edges: Learn about the importance of recognizing and applying both soft transitions for subtle value changes and crisp edges
• Value Work: Learn to effectively work with light and shadow to add depth and realism to the painting
• Color Selection: I’ll demonstrate the process of choosing and adjusting colors dynamically to match the reference, enhancing the realism of the artwork
• Creating Shiny Textures: Learn how to make objects appear shiny and metallic

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Flat Painter
• Soft Brush
• Foliage Brush
• Soft Mossy Grass
• Simple Grass
• Flower Field

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradients: Starting with a soft brush to blend colors seamlessly across the sky, setting the stage for the rest of the artwork
• Layer Management: Efficient use of layers for different elements like the sky, river, grass, and mountains, including tips on adjusting layer properties for desired effects
• Detailing Techniques: Adding details such as rocks, trees, and grass, using various brushes to create texture and depth, ensuring each element contributes to the overall aesthetic
• Reflections and Final Touches: Skillfully creating reflections in the water to increase realism

Brushes used:

• Smeary Damp Brush
• Rake Brush
• Tapered Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Demonstrates how to create a complex scene with multiple layers, ensuring each element remains editable and organized
• Expressive Brush Strokes: Encourages the use of varied brush strokes to add energy and movement to the painting, showcasing how different brushes can achieve unique textures

In this tutorial we’ll create a mountain landscape with a paper cutout effect. It’s a great technique to add more interest to your stylized landscape illustrations and it’s really easy!

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Layered Mountain Ranges: Learn to design varied mountain silhouettes using the Script Brush, employing color filling and alpha locking to add depth and mist for a layered effect
• Applying Paper Cutout Effect: The tutorial teaches you to simulate a paper cutout look by selectively adding light and dark edges to your mountains, achieving a textured, three-dimensional appearance

In this tutorial we’ll create this whimsical scene with a house in the sun. During this tutorial we’ll make use of the perspective grid, so it’s a perfect exercise for perspective drawing. Once we have created our little house, I’ll show you how you can color the scene and create a playful effect. Let’s get started!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush
• Spackle It Brush
• Grassy Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting Up a Perspective Grid: Learn how to create a two-point perspective grid in Procreate to ensure accurate dimensions and angles in your drawing
• Sketching the Composition: Master sketching the basic shape of a house and its surroundings
• Creating Line Art and Color Fill: Enhance your illustration with detailed line art and vibrant colors, bringing your sketch to life with a playful and friendly look
• Adding Details and Textures: Explore techniques for adding textures and details to your scene, such as bushes, clouds, and roof tiles

Heya Flocreators! In this more advanced realism painting tutorial we’ll be painting this cute little chipmunk. I’ll guide you through my process from sketch to finish and create a color palette along the way. I have attached it in case you want to use it, but it’s a great exercise to try and pick the colors yourself. You can do it! Grab your pencil and iPad and let’s get creating.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Basic Flo
• Shader Brush
• Rough Spackles Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Dibby Dabby Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Soft Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Standard Blender
• Loose Hairs Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Sketch: Learn how to sketch the chipmunk by starting with broad shapes and then adding details
• Base Coloring and Layering: Learn how to lay down base colors and build on top of those to fine tune your colors
• Detailing and Texture: The use of various brushes to add texture and details to the chipmunk, including fur patterns, eyes, and the surrounding environment
• Enhancing Realism through Shadows and Highlights: Techniques for using layer masks on duplicated layers to refine shadows and highlights without losing underlying details, enhancing the realism of the painting