Realistic Rose
Let me guide you through the process of painting a realistic rose in a glass vase. We’ll start with a rough sketch, then we’ll lay down the base colors and finally we’ll start rendering everything. I’ll make a canvas on the go and talk about how you can find and adjust the right colors.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Standard Blender
- Light Shader
- Dark Shader
- Basic Flo Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Monoline Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Starting with basic shapes and proportions, using the Basic Sketcher brush
- Layer Management: Effectively using layers for sketching, base coloring, and detailing
- Color Picking: Creating a color palette on the go, with a focus on achieving realistic hues
- Texture and Detailing: Techniques for rendering realistic textures, especially for the rose petals and leaves, using a variety of brushes
- Light and Shadow: Understanding the interplay of light and shadow to bring realism to the rose, leaves, and glass vase
Tiny Bird
I have a charming but simple tutorial for you! We’ll have fun creating this cute little bird using chalk brushes. It’s a short project to get you into the flow.
Brushes used:
- Rough Round Brush
- Soft Edge Faded Brush
- Chalky Liner
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shape Creation: You’ll learn to draw simple shapes like circles for the bird’s head and ovals for its body and wings, essential for creating the basic structure of your illustration
- Layer Management: This tutorial will teach you how to effectively use layers, including adding new layers for different elements and using Alpha Lock for editing specific areas without affecting the rest
- Texture and Detailing: You’ll explore adding textures and details to your bird, like feathers and a beak, using various brushes and techniques
- Adding Final Touches: You’ll learn to add final details like branches, leaves, and a paper texture overlay, giving your illustration a polished and complete look
Dreamy Landscape
Here’s the last Patreon tutorial of the year, it’s a dreamy piece. I love dreaming about what 2024 will bring, so I thought it was fitting 😊 During this tutorial we’ll have fun with a variety of brushes that I have added to this post.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Blobby Foliage Brush
- Soft Clouds Brush
- Blender Brush
- Wild Grass Brush
- Light Pen
- Flotastic Brush
- Barky Brush
- Rock Texture Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Gradient Sky: Learn how to blend colors smoothly for a dreamy sky using the Soft Brush and Soft Clouds Brush
- Layering Landscapes: Master the art of creating layers of hills and mountains
- Adding Textures: Discover techniques for adding texture to landscapes using the Flotastic Brush, Bark Brush, and Rock Texture Brush
- Tree and Foliage Creation: Hone your skills in creating natural elements like trees and foliage with the Blobby Foliage Brush and Wild Grass Brush
- Final Touches and Details: Understand how to add final details like clouds, stars, and water reflections to bring your landscape to life
Watercolor Cactus
In this tutorial, we’ll play with the Symmetry tool and watercolor brushes to paint a cute little cactus. You’ll learn how to layer your work like a pro, using different brushes to bring our cactus to life with realistic watercolor effects. In the end we’ll give our cactus a cute face, making it not just a plant, but a character with its own charm!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Wet Layering Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
- Add Salt Brush
- Rough Spackles Brush
- Small Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Symmetry Tool: We’ll use the symmetry tool to create a symmetrical pot for our cactus
- Layering Techniques: You’ll learn to organize different elements (pot, cactus, leaves, facial features) on separate layers
- Watercolor Effects: We’ll create a watercolor look by blending colors with brushes like the Wet Layering and Round Watery Brushes
- Final Touches: The use of paper texture effect and shadows under the pot will add a realistic and professional finish to our artwork
Christmas Girl
Let me guide you through the steps of creating this whimsical holiday themed illustration. We’ll start out with a basic sketch, then we’ll add the base colors and then I’ll show you a way to add a painterly effect to your illustration. It’s easy!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flotastic Inker
- Base Painter
- Flo Darka
- Flo Lighta
- Darken Line
- Lighten Line
- Ultra Soft Mixer
- Round Watery Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Basic Shapes and Sketching: You’ll learn how to sketch a character using basic shapes
- Layer Management and Base Coloring: Learn to organize layers effectively for different elements like the character, clothes, and accessories, and apply base colors with textured brushes
- Shading and Texturing: Utilize various brushes to add depth, texture, and a painterly feel to different elements, focusing on shadowing and highlighting
- Creating a Background: Use watercolor-like strokes and subtle color variations to create a background that complements the character
Christmas Isometric
Embrace the holiday season with this tutorial and create a vibrant, festive isometric room in Procreate.
This tutorial guides you through each step of constructing an isometric room, starting from setting up the room structure to adding festive elements like a fireplace, window, couch, rug, Christmas tree, wreath, socks, presents, and a candle. You’ll learn to use various brushes from the Isometric Christmas Pack, perfect your line art, and apply colors with precision. Additionally, the tutorial covers advanced techniques like shading and adding lighting effects to bring your digital art to life.
Don’t forget to share your beautiful artwork and happy creating!
Brushes used:
- Room Brush
- Fireplace Brush
- Window with Curtains Brush
- Couch Brush
- Rectangular Rug Brush
- Decorated Tree Brush
- Wreath Brush
- Sock Brush
- Present Box Brush
- Candle Brush
- Script Brush
- Dry Ink Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Isometric Design: Learn to create a cozy, Christmas-themed room in an isometric perspective
- Layer Management: Understand the importance of creating new layers for each element for easier manipulation and adjustments
- Brush and Tool Techniques: Master the use of isometric brushes, the move and transform tool, and flipping objects for composition
- Line Art and Cleanup: Gain skills in creating clean line art and erasing unnecessary lines for a neater appearance
- Coloring and Shading: Explore techniques for coloring, including using the selection tool for precise areas, and adding shadows to enhance dimensionality
Cute Winter Deer
In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial, we’ll create a cute winter deer. You’ll learn to sketch starting from basic shapes, add vibrant colors, and bring your creation to life with basic textures and a background.
This is the perfect winter project! So grab your iPad, open Procreate, and let’s dive into this creative adventure together! Don’t forget to share your version of this adorable winter deer.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Script Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Technique: Starting with simple shapes to create our deer
- Layer Management: Using multiple layers strategically for different elements and clipping masks for non-destructive editing
- Adding Details and Textures: Use different brushes to add intricate details like the fur pattern, eye twinkles, and subtle shadows that bring our deer to life
Rainy Street Scene
During this tutorial we’ll have fun with the perspective tool in Procreate. We’ll create a basic grid and then start building our city scene. I’ll keep it pretty simple and stylized, so anyone can follow along!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting Up a Perspective Grid: Learn the ins and outs of creating and customizing your perspective grid in Procreate
- Sketching Street Scenes: Learn to sketch buildings, sidewalks, and street elements
- Layering and Line Art: Dive into layer management and creating detailed line art
- Coloring Techniques: Explore the use of gradients, shadows, and light to add depth and realism to your scene
- Adding Details and Atmosphere: From rain effects to street lights, learn how to infuse your artwork with mood and character
Pen and Ink Beetle
In this Procreate tutorial, we dive into the world of pen and ink illustration, using the Symmetry tool to create a stylized beetle with a lovely landscape inside. Perfect for artists of any level, this project can be adapted to various insects, like butterflies or bees for example. The possibilities are endless!
Throughout the tutorial, you’re guided through each step. We’ll be starting with a rough sketch of the beetle before we get to refining everything. The symmetry tool will come in super handy during this process! I’ll show you the importance of line weight in inking, creating depth and texture with stippling, and the thoughtful use of negative space in the composition.
By the end, you’ll have an amazing, stylized beetle illustration with a unique landscape inside. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Fineliner
- Stipple 2.0
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Symmetry Tool: Master the use of Procreate’s Symmetry tool for balanced and mirrored designs
- Sketching Techniques: Learn sketching techniques using the Basic Sketcher brush, focusing on form and proportion
- Inking with Precision: Grow your inking skills using the Fineliner Brush, emphasizing line weight and clarity.
- Creating Textures: Develop skills in texturing, especially with stippling techniques for landscapes.
- Layer Management: Understand the effective use of layers and layer masks for non-destructive editing.