Landscapes

Waterfall in Paradise

In this tutorial we’ll create a stunning waterfall scene! We’ll use a variety of brushes to make our scene come to life, so I’ve made a special little brush pack for you with all the brushes we’ll be using. This tutorial is a bit more challenging, but I’ll be guiding you through all the steps. You can do it!

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Brush
  • Soft Scattery Bush Brush
  • Shader Brush
  • Big Watery Blotcher
  • Glitter Streak Brush
  • Blobby Foliage Brush
  • Multiply Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Soft Rounded Mossy Grass Brush
  • Rounded Rough Brush
  • Flotastic Inker

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layering Techniques: Understanding how to effectively layer different elements like grass, water, rocks, and trees to create depth
  • Color Blending: Techniques for blending colors smoothly, especially for elements like clouds, water, and rocks
  • Creating Natural Textures: Using various brushes to mimic natural textures such as foliage, rocks, and water reflections
  • Composition and Lighting: Learning to use light and shadow effectively to create a focal point and enhance the depth of the landscape
Landscapes

Pixel Art Landscape

Ready to dive into the world of pixel art? This simple tutorial guides you through creating a lovely pixel art landscape on a 300×200 canvas. You’ll learn techniques like setting up a drawing guide, drawing mountains and hills, and using layers for depth. We’ll use just one brush, the Pixel Brush, for the entire project. By the end, you’ll have a simple but lovely pixel art landscape!

Brushes used:

  • Pixel Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 300 x 200 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using Drawing Guides: Master the art of setting up a grid for pixel-perfect accuracy
  • Mountain and Hill Creation: Learn how to shape and color mountains and hills
  • Shadow and Light Effects: Add dimension with strategically placed shadows and highlights
  • Finalizing and Exporting: Resize your artwork for the best display without losing the charm of pixel art
Landscapes

Isometric Garden

In this tutorial we’ll create this peaceful garden with rounded shapes together. You’ll learn how to use an isometric grid to create this cute design, it’ll be fun!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Script Brush
  • Mercury Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Light Pen

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating an Isometric Grid: Learn how to set up an isometric grid in Procreate for accurate angles and dimensions, essential for isometric drawings
  • Sketching and Line Art: Master the art of sketching out your garden design and refining it into clean line art, using the isometric grid as a guide
  • Layering and Color Application: Understand how to efficiently use layers for different elements like grass, water, rocks, and structures, and apply colors effectively
  • Final Touches with Line Art: Enhance the final piece with subtle line art, adding crispness and definition to various elements
Food

Kawaii Veggies

Always eat ehhh.. draw your veggies! Let’s create this kawaii trio together 😃 This tutorial is perfect for anyone looking to add cuteness and character to their digital illustrations. You’ll learn how to create simple yet expressive characters, manipulate layers effectively, and apply colors and details to make your art pop. Ready to create your own Kawaii veggies? Let’s get to it, and don’t forget to share your adorable vegetable friends!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Smooth Lines
  • Tapered Lines

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Basic Character Sketching: Learn to sketch simple, appealing characters using fundamental shapes. This tutorial shows you how to break down a character into basic circles and leaf shapes, creating a foundation for more detailed work
  • Line Art Techniques: Develop your skills in creating smooth, clean line art
  • Color Application and Clipping Masks: Gain proficiency in applying flat colors and using clipping masks for adding shadows and highlights
  • Adding Final Details and Background Design: Learn to add finishing touches, including shadows under characters and engaging background elements
Characters

Vector Style Girl

I must be honest, I’m a little bit in love with this style, so I’m really excited about sharing this tutorial. I hope you will enjoy it just as much as I did! Though simple, the face can be a tad challenging, making this tutorial suitable for beginners to intermediate levels. Let’s dive in!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Monoline Brush
  • Tapered Lines Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Smooth Lines Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Balanced Compositions: Learn to sketch a character and elements within a circular boundary, ensuring visual balance
  • Drawing Faces: Tackle the challenging aspects of drawing a stylized female face, including proportions and features
  • Layer Management: Efficiently use layers for different elements, like clothes and hair, to easily manage and adjust parts of your illustration
  • Adding Depth with Gradients and Shadows: Enhance your artwork by applying gradients and shadows for a more dynamic and dimensional look
Rooms

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
City Scene

City Skyline

In this fun and easy tutorial we’ll create a stunning looking city scene. Have fun!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Soft Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Script Brush
  • 6B Compressed
  • That’s a Line Brush
  • Square Brush
  • Salamanca Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layer Management: Learning to create, merge, and adjust layers was crucial, especially for managing the foreground and background elements
  • Gradient and Color Blending: We’ll master the art of creating smooth gradients for the background and adding subtle light effects
  • Creating Building Shapes: We’ll focus on abstract shapes for buildings, using various brushes to add uniqueness to each structure
  • Adding Details and Textures: Exploring adding intricate details like antennas and refining textures, such as the moon’s surface, for realism.
Creatures

Cartoon Sloth

In this tutorial we’ll create a super cute sloth! This tutorial is perfect for beginners and intermediate users who want to explore character design and cute illustrations in Procreate. So grab your iPad, open Procreate, and start bringing this delightful sloth to life! Share your creation and spread the cuteness! Looking forward to seeing your wonderful sloths. Happy drawing!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Tapered Lines
  • Smooth Lines

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Techniques: Learn to sketch the sloth using simple shapes like ovals and rounded triangles, ensuring a cute and proportionate design
  • Line Art Mastery: Transition from a rough sketch to clean line art using the Tapered Lines brush
  • Effective Use of Layers: Utilize multiple layers for different elements like eyes, nose, and mouth
  • Coloring and Shading: Explore coloring techniques using Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask features for efficient coloring, shading, and highlighting
  • Creating a Sticker Effect: Add an adorable sticker effect to your illustration, including a white border and subtle shadow
Creatures

Mandala Fox

During this tutorial we’ll create this lovely Mandala style fox face. This tutorial is perfect for those who want to unwind and explore their artistic side. The emphasis on symmetry, combined with the freedom to experiment with patterns and colors, makes it a relaxing and enjoyable experience. So let’s have fun!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Tapered Lines Brush
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Multiply Brush
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Symmetry Tool Usage: Learn to turn on symmetry for a balanced design
  • Sketching Techniques: Master the art of sketching a fox face using simple shapes
  • Layer Management: Understand the importance of layers, clipping masks, and drawing assists for organized digital art
  • Coloring and Shading: Explore techniques for laying down base colors and adding gradients for depth
  • Detailing and Patterns: Unleash your creativity with intricate patterns, gradients, and fine lines to add complexity to your artwork