20 Doodles for Patrons
The 20 doodles I recently released at YouTube were very popular, so I thought it would be nice to bring you 20 more fun doodles! In this video we’ll create all the separate doodles and in the other video we’ll combine our doodles and turn them into a complete art piece. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Dry Ink Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Simple Shapes: Learn how to draw basic shapes like sausages, triangles, and curves to form the foundation of your doodles
- Adding Facial Features: Discover techniques to add cute faces to your doodles, including eyes, mouths, and a variety of expressions
Cute Chick
In this video, we’re drawing an adorable little chick in Procreate. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned artist, I’ll guide you through every step. Don’t forget to share your artwork on Instagram and tag me—I love seeing what you create!
Brushes used:
- 4B Compressed
- Round Chalk Pencil
- 2B Compressed
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Base Shapes: Start by sketching an egg-like shape for the chick’s body, then add details like the beanie, eyes, wings, and beak using different brush sizes and colors
- Layer Management: Use multiple layers for different parts of the drawing, such as the body, beanie, eyes, and wings, to keep elements organized and editable
- Alpha Lock and Shading: Utilize Alpha Lock to add shadows and highlights to your drawing without affecting other parts. This technique enhances the texture and depth of your artwork
- Adding Background Elements: Create a background with simple shapes and textures, like grass, plants, and flowers, to make your drawing more dynamic and visually appealing
Cute Dragonfly
Dragonflies are such intriguing creatures and I must say I find them kind of scary when they are in hunting mode. I have heard they can bite really hard! This dragonfly we’re drawing in this tutorial is super cute though! We’ll have fun with chalk like textures and create this children’s book illustration vibe. I hope you like it!
Brushes used:
- Rough Round Brush
- Subtle Chalk Brush
- Round Chalk
- Chalky Liner
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Textured Shapes: Learn how to create simple shapes with a textured brushes
- Layer Management: Master layer creation and organization, ensuring each part of the dragonfly is on a separate layer for easy editing and detailing
- Adding Details: Use different brushes and colors to add eyes, wings, and additional features like rosy cheeks, legs, and stylized eyelashes to give the dragonfly personality
Sunny Dog
Welcome to another realism tutorial, this time aimed at beginner to intermediate levels. Today, I’ll show you how to trace a photo to create a painting, starting with a cute dog photo. Some people might think tracing is cheating, but as long as you’re honest about it, it’s a great way to learn in my opinion. So let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Soft Brush
- Standard Blender
- Basic Flo Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Adjusting Photo Warmth: Warm up your reference image using hue, saturation, and brightness adjustments along with color balance for shadows, midtones, and highlights
- Tracing and Line Art Creation: Lower the opacity of your photo and trace key lines using the Basic Sketcher brush to establish guidelines for your painting
- Building Base Colors: Start with broad base colors for the background and dog, using the Base Painter brush to fill in large areas with warm tones
- Adding Texture and Detail: Use the Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to deepen shadows and enhance highlights, gradually building up the dog’s fur texture
- Finalizing with Lighting Effects: Add glow and contrast by setting layers to Multiply and Screen, using masks to paint in shadows and highlights, bringing your dog painting to life
5 fun animal drawings
For this week’s tutorial we’ll take one shape and turn it into five different cute animals (plus one bonus animal!). I’ll also show you different coloring/rendering styles and techniques. I hope you’ll enjoy it
Brushes used:
- Dry Ink Brush
- Carbon Stick
- Round Chalk Brush
- Studio Pen
- Medium Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Symmetry Drawing: Use the Drawing Guide and Drawing Assist to create perfectly symmetrical shapes
- Layer Management: Adjust opacity, use multiple layers for different parts of the drawing, and apply clipping masks for controlled shading and highlights
- Basic Outlining and Shading: Employ the Dry Ink Brush for initial outlines and the Carbon Stick for adding textured shading
- Advanced Coloring Techniques: Utilize Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask to add shadows, highlights, and textures, making the illustration more dynamic
20 Fun Doodles
In this special Procreate tutorial, I’ll guide you through creating 20 easy doodles. You can pick your favorites or combine them into one unique doodle artwork. We’ll be using the Dry Ink brush and working on a 2500×2500 pixel canvas. Get your iPad ready, grab your pen, and follow along!
Brushes used:
- Dry Ink Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Simple Shapes: Learn how to draw basic shapes like sausages, triangles, and curves to form the foundation of your doodles
- Adding Facial Features: Discover techniques to add cute faces to your doodles, including eyes, mouths, and expressions
- Using Line Weight: Explore the impact of varying line thickness to emphasize different parts of your doodles and add texture
- Customizing with Patterns: Learn how to add unique patterns and textures to your doodles for extra detail and personalization
Happy Owl
In this fun and easy tutorial we’ll draw a happy owl together. We’ll use special brushes to create a chalk like texture, perfect for a children’s book illustration. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Round Chalk Brush
- Rough Round Brush
- Subtle Chalk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Use multiple layers to separate different parts of the drawing, making it easier to adjust and refine each element
- Rule of Thirds: Position the main subject according to the rule of thirds for a balanced and visually appealing composition
- Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask: Utilize alpha lock and clipping masks to add details and textures without painting outside the desired areas
- Texturing Techniques: Apply various brushes and colors to create realistic textures and depth, enhancing the overall look of the illustration
Silly Bee
Here’s a fun and (honey)sweet tutorial for you! In this super easy and short Procreate tutorial I will take you through the steps of creating this silly little bee. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Explains how to use layers effectively for different parts of the bee, like the body, eyes, and wings, enhancing organization and editing flexibility
- Alpha Lock Use: Teaches how to use Alpha Lock for precise coloring within shapes, perfect for adding stripes to the bee and shading the eyes
- Shading and Highlighting: Shows techniques for shading the eyes and adding highlights to bring the character to life and give it a “derpy” expression
10 Easy Drawing Ideas
These are 10 easy things to draw when you are bored! I have collected 10 easy drawing projects for Procreate with which you can get started right away! These easy drawing tutorials are perfect to follow when you feel stuck of when you are bored. So let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Dry Ink Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Medium Nozzle
- Wet Sponge
- Wash Brush
- Glowing Brush
- Round Brush
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
- Old Beach Brush
- Studio Pen
- Tinder Box Brush
- Eaglehawk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Projects:
- Creating a Colorful Animal Portrait: Learn to transform a photo of your pet into a vibrant, expressive artwork using a color-changing brush technique
- Designing Glowing Stars: Master the art of drawing and glowing star-filled skies, incorporating color dynamics and layer blending modes for a luminous effect
- Crafting an Abstract Watercolor Piece: Explore abstract art by creating random lines and filling them with watercolor brushes for a relaxing painting session
- Drawing a Cute Cat with Symmetry Tool: Utilize Procreate’s Symmetry tool to draw an adorable, perfectly symmetrical cat, enhancing it with colors and shadows
- Making a Minimalistic Tree: Discover how to use selection tools and layer masks to create a stylized, minimalistic tree with a calming aesthetic
- Drawing Black and White Planet Doodles: Delve into drawing various planets with unique textures and rings, adding depth and interest to a cosmic scene
- Painting a Simple Watercolor Landscape: Learn to layer washes of color to form a serene landscape, complete with clouds and a sun, on a textured paper effect
- Creating a Cute Bee Illustration: Combine basic shapes and Procreate’s drawing guides to create a charming bee, surrounded by flowers and clouds
- Building Stylized Watercolor Houses: Use artistic brushes to construct colorful, stylized houses, adding windows, doors, and trees for a whimsical village scene
- Crafting a Colorful Little Monster: Experiment with shapes, colors, and layers to bring to life a unique monster, filled with personality and whimsy