Ready to bring your own storybook character to life? Grab your iPad, fire up Procreate, and let your creativity flow! In this tutorial I will walk you through every step of crafting a storybook-style character illustration, perfect for both seasoned users and beginners.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a vibrant, sunlit character set against a stylized background with a lovely blend of warm and cool tones. Remember, the journey doesn’t end here. Keep experimenting with different colors and brushes to add your unique touch to your creations!

Brushes used:

• 6B Pencil
• Round Chalk
• Fineliner
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Face Construction: Starting with a simple circle and line method to form the base structure of the face
• Sketch Refinement: Enhancing your initial sketch to add facial features and details
• Layer Management: Using layers effectively for different parts of the illustration like face, neck, hair, and clothing.
• Coloring Techniques: Applying base colors and detailed shading to bring the character to life.

In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll create a lovely Autumn scene, I’d say the level is about intermediate. We’ll kick off with setting up a grid to help us plan out our scene, then move on to sketching everything from hills to a central character. It’s a step-by-step guide that’s easy to follow, and by the end, you’ll have a vibrant, Autumn-themed illustration.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Tapered Lines Brush
• Flying Leaves Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and Utilizing a Grid: Learn to set up a grid on your canvas to aid in the placement and proportion of the elements
• Sketching Techniques: Gain insights into sketching out the scene with a focus on creating a loose and dynamic composition that includes elements like trees, paths, and hilly landscapes to add depth
• Flat Color Application: Learn how to lay down flat colors efficiently, layer by layer
• Adding Details and Gradients: The process of adding gradients to create depth and volume in the landscape, as well as detailing techniques for the trees, path, and character

This tutorial is perfect for enhancing your digital illustration skills, especially in creating storybook characters. The use of simple shapes and detailed layering makes it approachable for Flocreators at any level. Don’t forget to share your results and tag me (floortjesart) on Instagram!

Brushes used:

• Round Chalk Brush
• Monoline Brush
• 6B Pencil
• Script Brush
• Round Watery Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Grunge Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes: Starting with simple shapes and flat colors for the character and background
• Layer Management: Utilizing new layers for different elements like the background, character’s head, body, and clothing
• Detailing Techniques: Adding details such as clothing folds, hair texture, and facial features with various brushes
• Color and Light: Applying shadows and highlights to create depth, using a complementary color scheme for visual interest
• Adjusting Proportions: Using the transform tool to adjust the size and proportion of the character for a cuter appearance

Ready for a fun Procreate project? Let’s draw a charming anime girl together! In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you’ll learn essential skills for digital art. We’ll start with basic shapes and guidelines, then smoothly transition to sketching, line art, and finally, coloring with shadows and highlights.

Brushes used:

• 6B Pencil
• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes and Guidelines: Learn to use circles and lines to form the basic structure of the character and additional elements
• Symmetry Tool: Use the Symmetry tool for balanced features but turns it off for non-symmetrical elements like surrounding characters
• Refining Sketches: Transition from rough shapes to more defined sketches, adding details to the character and environment
• Line Art Techniques: Gain skills in creating clean, varied line weights for more dynamic artwork
• Flat Coloring and Shading: You’ll learn to use clipping masks and different layers to add flat colors, shadows, and highlights, bringing depth to your artwork

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

Ready to dive into a serene and beautiful project using Procreate? This tutorial is all about crafting a peaceful vector-style illustration, filled with lovely shapes and textures. Let’s jump right in and explore what you’ll learn!

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Script Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks: Discover how to lock transparency on layers (Alpha Lock) and use clipping masks to apply textures and colors without affecting other elements
• Layer Merging Techniques: Learn when and how to merge layers without losing the flexibility to make changes, optimizing layer count
• Creating and Filling Shapes: Get hands-on experience in creating various shapes and filling them with colors, enhancing your control and precision
• Adding Textures and Details: Dive into the art of texturing using different brushes, adding depth and vibrancy to your illustration

We’ll have so much fun creating our own storybook character in this step by step tutorial! We’ll start with basic shapes and slowly build up our girl character. I’m sure you can do it too! Just don’t forget to share your result because I always love seeing so many variations. Have fun!

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Old Brush
• 2B Compressed
• Round Chalk Brush
• Script Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Soft Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Dark Noise Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes and Transforming Them: Learn how to draw perfect circles and transform them into different shapes using the Liquify tool
• Layer Management and Clipping Masks: Master the use of layers, Alpha Lock, and clipping masks to neatly organize your artwork and apply textures and colors efficiently
• Texturing Techniques: Gain skills in adding textures using various brushes for a more dynamic and layered illustration
• Adding Depth with Shadows: Learn how to create shadows and depth by using the multiply blend mode and adjusting opacity
• Detailing with Highlights and Lines: Enhance your character with highlights, detailed lines, and hair textures to bring it to life

During this fun and easy Procreate tutorial I will guide you through the steps of creating this cute storybook style character. This tutorial is perfect for anyone wanting to create cute, storybook-style characters in Procreate. With easy-to-follow steps and a focus on fundamental skills, you’ll be able to bring your own characters to life in no time. Happy drawing, and don’t forget to share your creations!

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Fineliner Brush
• Round Chalk Brush
• Rough Round Brush
• Soft Edge Faded

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching with Simple Shapes: Learn to sketch your character using basic shapes like circles, cones, and sausages. This technique simplifies the drawing process and is great for beginners
• Creating Big Eyes and Expressions: Understand the importance of eye placement and size for creating expressive storybook characters
• Layering and Texturing Techniques: Master the art of using layers for different elements like hair, clothes, and accessories. Plus, get skilled at adding textures to give your character a chalky, storybook feel
• Coloring and Shading: Dive into coloring techniques using a limited palette. Learn to add shadows and highlights to bring your character to life