Cozy Cafe
In this tutorial we’ll create a cozy café scene from scratch. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips and tricks like mastering the selection tool, working with layer masks, and using symmetry to keep everything looking balanced. This project is perfect for experimenting with shadows, textures, and little details that bring your illustration to life. So grab your iPad, open up Procreate, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
- Round Chalk
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Master the Selection Tool: Create precise shapes and forms using the selection tool set to rectangle mode with color fill
- Layer Masks for Non-Destructive Editing: Apply masks to edit parts of the artwork without permanently altering the original design
- Symmetry Guide for Balanced Designs: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to simplify the creation of uniform elements like windows
- Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Add highlights and shading directly on existing shapes for depth and texture
City Cat
Transform your art skills by combining the charm of cityscapes with the character of animals. In this tutorial, we’ll paint a vibrant city cat scene step-by-step, from sketching the basics to adding intricate textures and final details. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Square Chalk
- Flotastic Brush
- Smudge Tool
- Light Pen
- Darken Line Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Flotastic Inker
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Constructing a cat sketch: Begin with simple shapes like circles and ovals, and outline major body parts such as the head, body, ears, and tail, refining with basic geometric lines
- Creating a textured cityscape: Employ drawing assist for precise building lines and multiple color layers to form depth, adding gradient shading for dimension
- Forming natural, textured clouds: Blend with rounded brush strokes and the smudge tool to create realistic cloud gradients and transitions, incorporating various shades for depth
- Adding subtle details and highlights: Use the flow lighter and darker brushes for shading and highlights on the cat, emphasizing light sources with bloom effects to enhance glow and dimension
Easy Japanese Street
I would love to visit Japan someday, the cities and their streets intrigue me. I love all the neon signs and how much there is to see and explore. For this week’s tutorial I’d like to use a photo and show you how you can easily turn it into a lovely stylized illustration. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using a photo as a base: Import a photo, stretch it to fit the canvas, and lower its opacity to use as a reference
- Creating line art: Use the Studio Pen to trace simple shapes and create varied line weights for a dynamic look
- Layering colors: Separate colors into layers, starting with the background, to manage your illustration more effectively
- Adding shadows and highlights: Use screen layers for highlights and multiply layers for shadows to add depth and dimension
- Applying special effects: Incorporate lighting and noise effects to enhance your illustration and make it more dynamic
Watercolor Street
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Wash Brush
- Tinder Box
- Wet Paper Base
- Round Watery Brush
- Layering Brush
- Half Loaded Brush
- Splatter Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Resizing the Canvas: Learn how to resize your canvas in Procreate to accommodate more elements in your artwork
- Blending Edges with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to seamlessly blend elements together for a cohesive look
- Adding Perspective and Depth: Create the illusion of depth with perspective lines and overlapping elements
- Layering Watercolor Effects: Master the technique of layering watercolor effects to add richness and texture to your painting
- Using Highlights and Textures: Add finishing touches with highlights and paper textures to enhance the watercolor effect
Painterly Cityscape
Brushes used:
- Smeary Damp Brush
- Rake Brush
- Tapered Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Demonstrates how to create a complex scene with multiple layers, ensuring each element remains editable and organized
- Expressive Brush Strokes: Encourages the use of varied brush strokes to add energy and movement to the painting, showcasing how different brushes can achieve unique textures
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
City Skyline
In this fun and easy tutorial we’ll create a stunning looking city scene. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Script Brush
- 6B Compressed
- That’s a Line Brush
- Square Brush
- Salamanca Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Learning to create, merge, and adjust layers was crucial, especially for managing the foreground and background elements
- Gradient and Color Blending: We’ll master the art of creating smooth gradients for the background and adding subtle light effects
- Creating Building Shapes: We’ll focus on abstract shapes for buildings, using various brushes to add uniqueness to each structure
- Adding Details and Textures: Exploring adding intricate details like antennas and refining textures, such as the moon’s surface, for realism.
Neon Street
In this advanced tutorial we will take a complex photo and turn it into a more stylized digital painting. The original photo was created by Steve Roe: https://www.redbubble.com/people/phrames/works/31098852-incheon-rain-2 Please make sure to credit the original photographer when sharing your work.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Brush Pack
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using a Perspective Grid: You’ll learn how to set up a perspective grid in Procreate, helping to maintain accurate proportions and perspectives throughout your drawing.
- Layer Management: The tutorial emphasizes the importance of organizing layers, especially when dealing with complex scenes
- Selection Tool for Crisp Edges: Using the selection tool to create clean, sharp edges, essential for detailed architectural elements
- Color Blocking: You’ll see how blocking in colors can lay the groundwork for the detailed work that follows, helping to separate elements in the scene
- Adding Glow Effects: The tutorial explores techniques for adding glow effects to neon signs and lights, adding a realistic touch to the digital painting.