Creatures

Your First Project ’24

I’ve got something special for you – a Procreate tutorial that’s a game-changer for beginners! If you’ve felt overwhelmed by digital art, worry no more. In my tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the magical world of Procreate on your iPad. Whether it’s your first time opening the app or you’re looking to brush up your skills, I’ve got you covered.

This tutorial is all about learning by doing, and I promise it’s fun and super engaging. By the end, you’ll not only have a beautiful piece of art but also a solid understanding of Procreate’s core features.

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Script Brush
  • Medium Nozzle Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating and Managing Canvases: You’ll learn how to create custom canvas sizes and understand canvas properties like color profile and layer limits
  • Basic Drawing Techniques: Discover the use of Quick Shape for perfect circles, squares, and lines. You’ll also learn how to fill shapes with color
  • Layer Management: This includes creating new layers, manipulating them, and understanding layer properties like Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask
  • Transform and Move Tools: Get to grips with resizing, distorting, and moving elements within your artwork
  • Color and Texture Application: You’ll learn how to use different brushes to apply color and texture, enhancing the visual appeal of your artwork
Characters

Winter Girl Character

In this fun tutorial we’re going to create a charming winter girl character together. From sketch to final details, I’ll be guiding you through every single step. This tutorial is perfect whether you’re just starting out with Procreate or looking to add new techniques to your skillset.

Brushes used:

  • 6B Pencil (Sketching)
  • Script Brush (Calligraphy)
  • Monoline Brush (Calligraphy)
  • Water Pen (Calligraphy)
  • Basic Flo Brush (Treasure Chest Pack)
  • Smudgy Hair Brush (Treasure Chest Pack)
  • Standard Blender (Treasure Chest Pack)
  • Brush Pen (Calligraphy)
  • Color Booster Brush (Treasure Chest Pack)

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Techniques: Start with a basic circle and refine into a character, focusing on facial features and proportions
  • Layer Management: Learn how to effectively use layers for sketching, flat colors, and detailed elements
  • Coloring and Shading: Utilize various brushes to apply flat colors and then add depth through shading
Creatures

Christmas Bear Illustration

Ready to create something adorable for the festive season? In this Procreate tutorial, you’re going to learn how to draw a super cute Christmas Bear. We’ll be using some basic Procreate features like Alpha Lock and having a blast with the Symmetry tool. By the end, you’ll have your own delightful little bear to show off. And hey, if you post it on Instagram, tag me so I can see your fantastic work!

Feel free to experiment with colors and add your own personal touch. Share your creation and inspire others! Remember, Procreate is a playground for your creativity, so have fun and explore different techniques.

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush (Calligraphy)
  • Script Brush (Calligraphy)

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using the Liquify Tool: You’ll learn how to use these features to sculpt and refine the shape of the bear’s head and body
  • Layer Management: Discover how to effectively use layers for different parts of the drawing
  • Working with Symmetry and Selection Tools: Explore how to create symmetrical elements like a Christmas tree and snowflakes, and use the Selection tool for precise shapes
Landscapes

Cozy Snow Globe

Get ready to dive into a cozy and creative journey with this easy Procreate drawing tutorial!  You’ll be crafting a cozy snow globe scene, full of winter magic. This tutorial is an excellent opportunity to learn by doing, enhancing your skills with Procreate’s selection tool, alpha lock, clipping masks, and layer masks. No prior experience is needed, so let’s jump in!

Brushes used:

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

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Perfect Shapes: Learn to draw perfect circles and ovals using the Monoline Brush and the Quick Shape Tool
  • Layer Manipulation: Master the art of duplicating, transforming, and organizing layers for complex shapes
  • Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks: Explore the power of alpha lock and clipping masks for detailed coloring and shading
  • Symmetry Tool Use: Utilize the Symmetry tool to create balanced designs with ease
  • Adding Textures and Highlights: Enhance your artwork with subtle textures and highlights using various brushes

Happy Sun

Get ready to brighten your digital art skills with this super fun and easy Procreate tutorial. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting, this guide will help you create a delightful Happy Sun illustration. And guess what? There’s a follow-up video that teaches you how to animate it in Procreate Dreams! But let’s focus on the illustration part first!

You’ll start by setting up your canvas and drawing a central sun with symmetrical rays. Next, we’ll add textures and gradients to give life to your sun. Then, we’ll use a variety of brushes to detail the sun’s face and surrounding elements like clouds and plants. Finally, if you’re planning to animate your illustration in Procreate Dreams, you’ll learn how to prepare your files for importing into Procreate Dreams by exporting each layer as a PNG.

Remember, this tutorial is perfect for all skill levels. You don’t need any experience with drawing or Procreate to follow along. Be sure to share your radiant results, especially on Instagram (don’t forget to tag me!). Ready to infuse some sunshine into your digital art? Let’s light up your creativity with this Happy Sun illustration!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline (Calligraphy)
  • Carbon Stick (Charcoal)
  • Script (Calligraphy)
  • Copperhead (Drawing)
  • Dry Ink (Inking)
  • Soft Brush (Airbrushing)

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Basic Shapes: Learn to draw perfect circles using the Quick Shape tool for the sun and its rays.
  • Symmetry and Transformation: Use the symmetry tool for even sunrays and learn to transform and duplicate layers for consistent design elements
  • Texture and Gradient Techniques: Add depth and interest to your sun and rays using various brushes and colors
  • Layer Management: Master layer merging, alpha lock, and drawing assist to create complex illustrations with ease
Landscapes

Otherworldly Sunset

Get ready to create a gorgeous looking sunset landscape in Procreate. I’ll guide you through all the steps so you don’t need any experience!

Brushes used:

  • Script Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Light Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layering Techniques: Learn to create and manage multiple layers for different landscape elements
  • Brush Opacity and Size Adjustments: Understand how to adjust brush settings for different effects
  • Gradient Creation: Discover how to blend colors seamlessly for a beautiful sky gradient
  • Stylized Texturing: Experiment with wiggly lines and shapes to add texture to trees and hills

Pen and Ink Wolf Landscape

In this straightforward Procreate tutorial, we’ll craft a sleek pen and ink-style masterpiece. Join me as we use an easy brush to create a wolf head silhouette with a charming landscape inside. Learn the ropes of using Procreate stamp brushes and get familiar with sketching. You will learn texturing techniques, navigate the selection tool, and learn how to add a photo texture to your illustration.

The beauty of this tutorial? The acquired skills and style can kickstart a wide range of pen and ink illustrations. Ready to amplify your Procreate game? Let’s get started!

Brushes used:

  • Wolf Head Stamp
  • Fineliner
  • Stipple 2.0

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Working with the selection tool
  • Understanding alpha lock
  • Adding photo texture to your art
Rooms

Cute Isometric Room

Get ready to dive into a delightful Procreate tutorial where I’ll introduce you to my latest free isometric brushes! Join the weekly newsletter to snag these gems from my Isometric Room Creator brush pack. With these brushes, you can effortlessly craft charming isometric rooms featuring a plethora of furniture, decorations, and more.

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you on how to utilize these assets to create an adorable Kawaii-style isometric room illustration. Don’t forget to share your masterpiece on Instagram—tag me in the image (not just the description) so I can discover and showcase your work in the next video.

For more Procreate goodness, check out my Patreon, where patrons enjoy exclusive tutorials and additional isometric brushes. Now, grab your iPad, charge it up, and let’s embark on this fun isometric drawing journey!

Brushes used:

  • Wardrobe
  • Comfy Bed
  • Big Plant
  • Fluffy Round Pillow
  • Script Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating an isometric grid
  • Using isometric brushes for furniture and decorations
  • Positioning elements using the move and transform tool
  • Coloring your lineart
  • Adding shadows and highlights for depth in the illustration

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Landscapes

Fall Landscape with a Boy

In this fun Procreate tutorial, we’ll be creating this vivid autumn landscape complete with trees, reflections, and a cute boy character. Join me in creating realistic foliage, dynamic reflections in water, and a stylized character using various brushes and a warm color palette. The tutorial covers everything from background setup to foreground elements. And no worries! You don’t need any experience with Procreate, I will guide you through every single step.

Brushes used:

  • Fineliner
  • Round Chalk
  • 6B Pencil

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Tree and foliage creation
  • Reflections in water
  • Character sketching and coloring
  • Shadow and highlight application