City Window View
Let’s draw a charming city view from your window, step by step, right in Procreate. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through building up your scene with simple shapes, soft textures, and a lot of layering fun. Along the way, you’ll learn loads of useful Procreate tips without feeling overwhelmed. All you need is the color palette, your iPad, and a bit of patience. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Piermont
- Mountain Lilac
- Bruny
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating clean shapes with the selection tool
We use the selection tool set to rectangle and color fill to easily block out window frames and buildings, super handy for neat, quick shapes. - Adding texture and light with alpha lock and clipping masks
We keep things non-destructive by painting texture right onto frames and buildings using clipping masks and alpha lock, perfect for adding warmth and shadows. - Using perspective tweaks for realism
Little tricks like trimming corners with the freehand selection tool and three-finger swipe help give the city scene a natural, subtle perspective. - Designing windows with personality
Each building gets its own set of windows, lightly textured and varied just enough to keep things interesting and duplicating makes it super fast.
Cute Zombie
You totally got this! In this fun and super easy-to-follow tutorial, I’ll walk you through drawing your very own cute little zombie in Procreate, even if you’ve never drawn anything before. We’ll start with a simple sketch, add fun cartoony details (like wiggly hair and bite marks!), and finish it off with color, shading, and even a sticker-style glow. Grab your Apple Pencil, open up Procreate, and let’s have some fun drawing together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building a sketch from simple shapes
We start with easy shapes to build our zombie, think squished circles, sausage arms, and fun facial features. - Creating line art with playful pressure
Using pressure sensitivity, we play around with line weight to make your illustration feel more alive and dynamic. - Using layers like a pro
From setting a layer to “reference” to layering shadows with clipping masks, I’ll show you exactly how I do it. - Adding color, light, and texture
We use a fun palette to bring our zombie to life with soft shadows, highlights, and a bit of grungy texture (he is a zombie, after all!). - Finishing it off with a sticker effect
I’ll show you a super simple trick to add a white outline and soft shadow, so your zombie pops right off the canvas like a real sticker.
Fall Leaf
In this cozy tutorial, we’re creating a lovely fall leaf that’s just barely hanging on. Full of texture, light, and those warm autumn vibes. It’s super beginner-friendly, and we go step by step, starting with a little wiggly branch and building up to a beautifully glowing leaf scene. We keep things loose and relaxed, nothing has to be perfect! You’ll learn a bunch of fun techniques, and by the end, your canvas will be full of soft background light, glowing textures, and that final touch of fall magic.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Clay Brush
- Through the Cracks
- Veins Brush
- Fine Liner
- Medium Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using clipping masks and blend modes to layer effects
We build up soft glows, shadows, and textures without messing up our base colors, super helpful! - Adding natural textures with custom and native brushes
From the crackly texture to warm edges, we use a mix of brushes to make the leaf feel real and full of character. - Creating soft lighting and blurred backgrounds
With just a few colors and some blur magic, we add dreamy light and subtle depth to the background. - Shaping with Liquify and tidying up with the eraser
We tweak our shapes gently and crisp up those leaf points for a more polished look, easy fixes, no stress. - Finishing touches with glow and bokeh effects
A little rim light, a few floating lights, and just like that, your scene comes to life.
Castle in the Hills
In this cheerful and beginner-friendly Procreate tutorial, you’ll be creating a colorful, whimsical scene of a castle tucked into rolling hills. No drawing experience needed. I’ll guide you step by step. You’ll start with some cozy hill shapes, layer them up for depth, and then build your own fun little castle with playful towers and quirky rooftops. You’ll be adding fluffy clouds, bright flowers, dreamy textures, and a winding path to complete the scene. It’ll be relaxed, messy, and full of charm, and by the end, you’ll have a piece you’ll be proud of!
Brushes used:
- Oberon
- Salamanca
- Jagged
- Niko Rull
- Inker
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering with Clipping Masks and Alpha Lock
Use clipping masks and alpha lock to seamlessly apply texture and shading to specific areas without disrupting your base shapes. - Stylized Hill and Background Building
Craft expressive, overlapping hills using different brush sizes, opacities, and hues to build depth and create a playful, stylized look. - Creating a Custom Fantasy Castle
Design a layered castle with towers, roofs, and walls using the selection tool and color fill, adding personality with imperfect lines and wonky shapes. - Texture and Detail with Multiple Brushes
Add life to your artwork using textured brushes like Niko Rull and Jagged to build detail on plants, rocks, paths, and architecture. - Foreground Depth with Flowers and Foliage
Enhance the scene with large foreground flowers, custom stems, and layered plants using expressive strokes and color variation to build visual depth.
Landscape in a Circle
In this fun and easy tutorial you’ll learn how to build a beautifully layered jungle landscape inside a perfect circle, all from scratch.Whether you’re a beginner or just here for the technique tips, you’ll walk away with new skills and a digital painting you’ll want to show off.
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Nikko Rull
- Jagged
- Oberon
- Aurora
- Cotton
- Inka
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Clipping Masks and Alpha Lock
You master how to control where your brushstrokes appear with clipping masks and alpha lock for clean, layered work. - Building Depth with Layered Mountains and Rocks
You create a painterly, multi-dimensional landscape using overlapping shapes, varied brush sizes, and subtle texturing. - Painting Realistic Bushes and Foliage
You explore the Aurora brush for soft, layered plants, learn how to smudge for realism, and add tonal variety for depth. - Creating Stylized Trees with Branch-Foliage Balance
You learn to structure trees starting with foliage or branches, using the Inker brush for expressive lines and visual harmony. - Final Touches with Drop Shadows and Texture
You add final polish using Gaussian blur for a subtle shadow and textures via Inka and jagged brushes for visual interest.
Watercolor Whale
Ready to paint something fun and relaxing? In this tutorial, we’re going to create a super cute watercolor whale in Procreate. I’ll guide you through every step, from the rough sketch all the way to those sparkly finishing touches. It’s all about keeping it loose, having fun, and not worrying too much about being perfect. We’ll use some great watercolor brushes (you can grab my free Treasure Chest brush pack if you haven’t yet!), and by the end, you’ll have a soft, painterly whale full of texture, charm, and even a little golden sparkle. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Watery Brush
- Watercolor Brush
- Flicks Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Inka Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketch a whimsical character with simple shapes
We start with a fun, exaggerated whale sketch, nothing realistic here, just loose shapes and a happy face. - Build up painterly edges using watercolor brushes
By layering soft strokes and not following the lines too closely, we get those lovely, organic watercolor edges. - Add rich texture with layering and alpha lock tricks
Duplicating and blending layers helps us build up that opaque, textured look, just like real watercolor paint. - Use brush masks and spackle brushes for realistic details
We create effects like watercolor salt textures and spatter using masks and fun custom brushes. - Bring your painting to life with gold accents and light
With a few extra highlights and sparkle using the light pen, your whale gets that magical, glowy finish.
Neon Animal Art
Bring your favorite animal to life with a bold neon twist in this easy step-by-step Procreate tutorial. Whether you’re drawing your own pet or using the provided cat photo, I will walk you through creating glowing line art with dynamic color and depth. I will show you exactly how to use layering, color blending, and effects to create striking neon art, even if you’re new to Procreate. You’ll finish with a glowing result that’s ready to share, and maybe even be inspired to try more animal designs.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Importing and preparing a reference photo
You learn how to import an image, resize or reposition it, lower its opacity, and prepare it for tracing. - Layered linework for stylized illustration
You trace major outlines using Studio Pen at varying sizes and opacities, switching brush size to emphasize shape and flow. - Alpha Lock & color blending for depth
By locking linework layers and applying gradients with the Soft Brush, you add dimensional neon color effects without straying outside the lines. - Creating a neon glow using blending modes and blur
You duplicate line layers, apply “Add” blend modes, and use Gaussian blur at different levels to create glowing, layered neon light. - Final bloom effect for polish
Using the Bloom feature adds an extra touch of radiant glow, enhancing the neon look and finalizing the artwork for sharing.
Bubble Tea Cat
In this cozy Procreate tutorial, we’ll draw a happy little kitty hugging its favorite bubble tea. You’ll start with a simple sketch using symmetry, then bring it to life with clean line art, vibrant colors, soft shading, and a pop of background fun. Along the way, you’ll pick up all sorts of Procreate tricks to make your digital art shine. And by the end? You’ll have an adorable illustration to make you (and your iPad) smile.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Brush
- Monoline
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Mastering symmetry for balanced sketches: Use Procreate’s symmetry guide to instantly mirror your drawing for perfectly aligned shapes.
- Creating expressive line art: Play with pressure to make your outlines lively, varied, and full of character.
- Layering colors with precision: Use reference layers and clipping masks to keep every color exactly where it belongs.
- Building depth with light and shadow: Add soft highlights, gentle gradients, and subtle patterns for a rich, dimensional look.
- Designing backgrounds that complement your art: Use simple shapes, playful accents, and a touch of retro charm to make your scene pop.
Watercolor Cactus
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how you can create a super cute watercolor cactus in Procreate. We’ll go step by step, from sketching a simple pot to adding soft watercolor textures and tiny details that bring everything to life. It’s a fun, relaxed project that’ll help you get comfortable with watercolor painting on your iPad. No pressure, just play!
Brushes used:
- Round Watery Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building watercolor texture with pressure and layering
By keeping your pen on the screen, you blend naturally and recharge pigment with every lift, just like real watercolor. - Creating dimensional shapes using color layering
Layering multiple shades of green and red adds depth and realism to both the cactus and the pot. - Using layer masks for subtle highlights
Layer masks allow for non-destructive edits that bring volume and realistic lighting to your piece. - Detailing with fine lines and brush variation
Switching to the fine liner brush introduces fine textures like cactus needles and salt-like specks. - Smudging techniques for watercolor blending
The smudge tool with the round watery brush helps soften edges and enhance the natural flow of pigment.