Cartoon Girl Character
In this tutorial, I’ll show you a super easy and fun way to draw a cartoon-style girl character in Procreate. I’ll take you through every step, from setting up your canvas to adding the final touches, and share some of my favorite tips to make the process smooth and enjoyable. With just a few brushes and some simple techniques, you’ll have a cute character in no time! Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shaping Features with Liquify: We’ll use the Liquify tool to tweak shapes like cheeks and eyes to get that perfect cartoon look
- Keeping Layers Organized: I’ll show you how to layer everything neatly and use clipping masks for shading, highlights, and adding details
- Drawing Fun Facial Features: Learn my tricks for creating cartoony proportions with simple guides for the eyes, nose, and mouth
- Using Layer Masks Like a Pro: We’ll use non-destructive editing techniques so you can make adjustments without worrying about mistakes
Cozy Winter Girl
Winter is around the corner, which means it’s the cozy season! Time for warm sweaters, soft blankets and lots of tea ❤️ And it’s also time for cozy illustrations of course! So in this tutorial we’ll draw this cute girl together, she’s ready to decorate her house.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Soft Edge Faded
- Spackle it!
- Hair Textured
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Happy Hiker
Let’s dive into this fun, Procreate tutorial where you’ll illustrate a charming hiking boy in a children’s book style! We’ll build up a cozy scene using clever textures and soft shading techniques. With brushes from the Procreate Treasure Chest, you’ll bring this cute character and his mountain adventure to life. Ready to get started?
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Studio Pen
- Round Chalk Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques for Dimension
Discover how to create depth by stacking and managing layers for the background, midground, and foreground - Texturing with Chalk and Spackle it Brushes
Learn to add visual interest with rough textures for natural elements, from trees to foggy skies - Organized Shading with Alpha Lock
Apply shading precisely within each element, from landscape features to the character, using Alpha Lock
Paper Cutout Scarecrow
It’s time for some paper cutout fun again! We’ll create this cute fall themed scarecrow together. I hate it that Summer is over, but this gal sure improves my mood 🤪
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Spackle it!
- Shader
- Corrugated Iron
- Rosette
- Diagonal
- Tessellated
- Micropio
- Thespot
- Campy
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building shapes with simplified geometry: Start with circles, rectangles, and triangles to form the scarecrow and pumpkins, keeping shapes blocky for a cut-paper aesthetic
- Creating layers for depth: Use multiple layers for individual elements like hair, clothes, and accessories to easily manage and manipulate shadows and textures
- Refining sketches with opacity: Lower the opacity of your rough sketch to trace over cleaner lines on a new layer, refining shapes and adding details
- Adding realistic shadows and highlights: Apply Gaussian blur and shift shadows slightly to create the illusion of paper layers
- Using texture brushes for a handcrafted feel: Incorporate brushes like Diagonal and Rosette to give the artwork texture and make each paper piece feel unique
Fox Picking Flowers
Foxes always look cute! That’s why they are so perfect for children’s book illustration style projects 😊 This time we’ll draw this cute little fox picking flowers and we’ll create a lovely textured look. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk
- 6B Compressed
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Soft Edge Faded
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating and adjusting shapes: Use Procreate’s quick shape tool to create smooth ovals for the fox’s head and body
- Building texture and layers: By layering textures with different brushes and using clipping masks, we’ll the fox and background a hand-drawn feel
- Using Alpha Lock for shading: Alpha Lock is key for adding texture and color variation without spilling outside of specific shapes
Create Your Own Character
Brushes used:
- Round chalk pencil
- Studio Pen
- Monoline Brush
- Soft brush
- Script brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Symmetry and Structure: Using the symmetry tool and guidelines to place facial features accurately
- Effective Sketching: Utilizing liquify and drawing assist for sketch modifications
- Color and Texture: Applying colors and textures efficiently, using layers and blending modes to add depth
Kawaii White Mage
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
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
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