Food

Pumpkin Pie

In this fun Procreate tutorial, I will walk you through the process of creating a mobile game icon-style illustration of a pumpkin pie. This style is noted for its simplified shapes, bright and saturated colors, and appealing rounded edges, which make the icons recognizable even at small sizes, typical of mobile game interfaces.

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Round Chalk Brush
  • Medium Brush.
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching and refining: The tutorial begins with sketching the basic shape of a pumpkin pie slice, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence of the subject with simple lines
  • Layering and base coloring: You learn to create separate layers for different elements of the pie, using clipping masks for efficient coloring
  • Adding details and textures: Using the round chalk brush to add air holes introduces texture, making the pie look fluffy and more realistic
  • Shading for volume: The tutorial covers the application of shadows and highlights to give the illustration depth and volume
Food

Galaxy Tea

Here’s a fun galaxy themed project for you. We’ll create this stylized galaxy tea cup with this lovely color palette. During this tutorial I will show you how you can create a nice glow effect and we’ll focus on creating smooth lines. All in all a great exercise!

Brushes used:

  • Sketch it! Brush
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Nebula Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching and Basic Shapes: Starting with a simple sketch using the Sketch it! brush, you learn to create the basic shape of a teacup with a focus on making it look cartoony and cute
  • Using Symmetry for Balance: The tutorial teaches you how to use Procreate’s Symmetry tool to ensure both sides of the teacup are identical
  • Creating Smooth Lines and Details: You refine your sketch by applying smooth lines for the teacup’s outline
  • Applying Colors and Gradients: The lesson covers how to effectively use layers and Alpha Lock to apply flat colors, and then enhance those colors with gradients and the airbrushing soft brush for depth
  • Adding Special Effects: You explore how to use different brushes and layer modes to add stars, constellations, and nebulae effects, bringing the galaxy theme to life inside the teacup
Food

Cherry

In this Procreate tutorial, you’re taken on a step-by-step journey to create a stunningly realistic cherry, complete with a dynamic splash effect. From the initial circle to the intricate details of the splash, each step is designed to enhance your digital painting skills in Procreate. This tutorial is packed with techniques and tips to bring realism into your digital art!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Cookie Brush
  • Standard Blender
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Chalk Pencil Brush
  • Water Pen Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Shape Manipulation: You learn to start with a basic circle, use the Liquify tool to adjust its shape, and add a stem, creating a more cherry-like silhouette
  • Texture and Lighting: The tutorial covers the use of Alpha Lock for texturing and lighting effects, teaching you to add depth and realism to the cherry
  • Creating Droplets: You discover how to draw, shape, and shade droplets on the cherry, using the Selection tool to achieve a realistic wet look
  • Splash Effect: A detailed guide on creating a splash effect, including shaping the splash, adding highlights, and using Gaussian blur
  • Reflection and Ripple Effects: The final touches include creating water ripples and a reflective splash, enhancing the overall realism of the scene
Food

Cupcake

During this intermediate to advanced level tutorial we’ll create this realistic looking cupcake together. I’ll guide you through all the steps of the process of course and I’ve attached a color palette and a brush pack for easy brush picking.

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Grunge Rock Brush
  • Make It Lighter Brush
  • Make It Darker Brush
  • Watercolor Stone Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Dry Fineliner
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 5000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching and Refining: You’ll start with basic shapes to outline the cupcake, then refine your sketch by adjusting opacity and adding layers to perfect your drawing
  • Color Blocking: Learn to lay down base colors effectively
  • Texture and Shading: This tutorial will teach you how to add texture and depth, transforming flat colors into a lifelike cupcake with layers of cream, chocolate drips, and shiny cherries
  • Final Touches: Learn to adjust the overall composition, including tweaking with the liquify tool, adding background gradients, and applying a drop shadow for a polished finish
Food

Pumpkin – Happy and Scary

In this tutorial, we created two types of pumpkins in Procreate—one cute and one creepy—with a fun reveal trick to surprise your viewers. The process was straightforward and required no prior experience. We’ll start by drawing and shaping the pumpkin, adding textures, and then moving on to carving and detailing each version of the pumpkin. Finally, we used a mask to create the reveal effect, switching between the cute and creepy versions seamlessly.

Brushes used:

  • Monoline
  • Script
  • Fineliner
  • Is It Grunge
  • Dark Noise
  • Nebula
  • Blackburn

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Liquify Tool for Shaping: Adjusts shapes easily using the Liquify tool, providing better control over the final form
  • Alpha Lock for Texture: Uses Alpha Lock to ensure added textures stay within the shape
  • Layer Mask for Carving: Applies a layer mask to carve out facial features, allowing for non-destructive edits
  • Symmetry Tool for Efficiency: Utilizes the symmetry tool to save time while creating symmetrical designs, like the creepy pumpkin’s face
  • Clipping Mask for Layer Effects: Implements clipping masks to add lighting and shadow effects that apply only to specific parts of the drawing
Creatures

Fun Doodle

In this delightful Procreate tutorial, we dive into the whimsical world of doodle creation! Creating these colorful doodles is super fun and relaxing. And following my step by step instructions it’s super easy!

Brushes used:

  • Chalk Pencil
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Script Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Techniques: Learn to sketch with the Chalk Pencil, using simple shapes to build complex doodles. Emphasis is placed on using Quick Shape for perfect ovals and clean lines
  • Layer Utilization: Discover the advantage of using multiple layers for different elements, allowing easy rearrangement and adjustments during the creative process
  • Line Work: Master the art of clean line work with the Fineliner Brush, including varying line weights for added visual interest
  • Coloring and Patterns: Explore efficient coloring methods using a reference layer and adding playful patterns for more intricate designs
  • Shading and Highlighting: Understand how to add depth and dimension to your doodles by applying shadows and highlights, considering the light source for consistency