Desert Campfire
If you’ve ever wanted to draw a peaceful desert campsite under a starry sky in Procreate, this tutorial will walk you through every step. We’re using only the default brushes, so no need for extras! I’ll show you how to blend colors for the perfect sky, add glowing stars, and create a warm, inviting campfire scene. Make sure to share your work when you’re done—I love seeing all the different variations you come up with. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Medium Airbrush
- Soft Airbrush
- Nebula Brush
- Glimmer Brush
- Brush Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Gradient Backgrounds: Blending colors smoothly to form a desert sky with varying shades
- Adding Nebula and Stars: Using Luminance brushes to craft glowing clouds and starry effects
- Layer Masking: Shaping and adjusting layers for fine-tuning elements like clouds and cacti
- Creating a Campfire Glow: Implementing subtle lighting effects to make the campfire and surrounding area feel warm and inviting
Landscape from a Photo
In this beginner level tutorial I’d like to show you how you can take a photo and use it as inspiration for a slightly stylized landscape illustration. Simplifying the landscape, picking the parts you like most and adjusting the composition.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Brush
- Soft Brush
- Soft Streaky Mixer
- Pine Trees Brush
- Studio Pen
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using a Photo for Inspiration: We’ll use a landscape photo from Unsplash as a guide, focusing on elements like the clouds and reflections to shape our illustration while maintaining creative freedom
- Layering and Composition: Start with a rough sketch and use multiple layers to build up the composition
- Creating Realistic Clouds: Block in cloud shapes with varied colors, then use blending brushes to soften and refine them, capturing the dynamic look of a real sky
- Reflection Techniques: Duplicate the sky layers, flipped them vertically, and apply motion blur to create a realistic water reflection, enhancing the depth of the scene
Your First Landscape Painting
Hey Flocreators! Whether you’re a Procreate pro or just starting out, this landscape tutorial is for everyone. I’ll walk you through each step slowly and clearly. During this tutorial you will learn how to easily create mountains, how to paint clouds and how to make adjustments to Procreate brushes. Make sure your iPad and Apple Pencil are charged, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Turpentine Brush
- Rusted Decay
- Old Beach Brush
- Pine Trees Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Layers and Using Alpha Lock
Add new layers for different parts of your painting and use Alpha Lock to paint within a specific shape without going outside its boundaries - Using Airbrushing Techniques
Apply the Soft Brush from the Airbrushing section to create smooth gradients and soft textures for skies and mist effects. You’ll also learn how to make adjustments to your brushes - Adding Light and Shadow
Simulate light and shadow on mountains using the Turpentine Brush, emphasizing the sun’s position and adding depth with vertical strokes - Creating Realistic Clouds and Light Rays
Modify the Soft Airbrush to make fluffy clouds and use radial symmetry to create stunning light rays emanating from the sun
Watercolor Mountain
For this tutorial we’re diving into a fun and impressionistic watercolor landscape in Procreate. We’ll explore easy steps to create a mountain scene with a unique, messy style. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Wash Brush
- Water Bleed Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Water Pen
- Pine Trees Brush
- Tinder Box Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Various Brushes: Master the use of different brushes for creating washes, textures, and details to achieve a realistic watercolor effect
- Blending Colors: Learn techniques for blending colors smoothly using the smudge tool and layering to create depth and variation
- Layering Elements: Understand how to layer different elements like mountains, trees, and rocks to build a cohesive landscape composition
- Adding Realistic Details: Discover methods to add fine details and textures to enhance the overall realism of your digital painting
- Creating Reflections: Practice creating water reflections and shadows to add a dynamic and realistic touch to your scene
Painterly Fall Landscape
I love creating painterly, expressive paintings and letting go of perfectionism. There’s such a joy in creating these expressive strokes. This time we’ll be painting this lovely, early Fall landscape. The weather in the Netherlands feels more like Fall than Summer, so I guess that’s what inspired me 😆 I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Brushes used:
- Nikko Rull Brush
- Smeary Dry Brush
- Tapered Brush
- Dry Mixer Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Colors Effectively:
Learn to layer colors to add depth and realism, giving your painting a vibrant and dynamic look. - Using Reflection Techniques:
Develop techniques for creating realistic water reflections, enhancing the overall composition. - Blending for Natural Effects:
Improve your blending skills to achieve natural, smooth transitions in your painting, especially in areas like clouds and reflections
Stained Glass Sunset
Ready to dive into a fun and easy Procreate tutorial? We’ll be creating a stunning stained glass-style “Sun at Sea.” All you need is a canvas of 2500 pixels x 2500 pixels and the brushes already in the Procreate app. Enjoy the creative process and happy painting!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Wet Sponge Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Perfect Shapes: Draw perfect horizontal lines and circles by holding your pen in place and tapping one finger on the screen
- Using the Drawing Guide: Enable and customize the drawing guide to create symmetrical designs effortlessly
- Layer Management: Work with multiple layers to separate elements and maintain control over each part of your drawing
- Applying Alpha Lock: Lock layers to paint within the boundaries of your shapes, adding texture and color variations easily
- Adding Texture with Brushes: Use the Wet Sponge brush to add texture and color variety, giving a realistic stained glass effect
Paper Cutout Hills
In this step-by-step Procreate tutorial, I guide you through the process of creating a realistic paper cutout effect. You’ll learn how to manage layers, add shadows for a layered look, and create fun paper cutout trees. Creating paper cutout art in Procreate always require some patience, but the end result is always worth it!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Managing Layers: Efficiently use and organize multiple layers, including merging and duplicating to save space
- Creating Shadows: Apply Gaussian Blur and Multiply blending mode to create realistic shadows for a 3D effect
- Using the Selection Tool: Utilize the Selection Tool to create precise shapes and color fills
- Symmetry Drawing: Implement the Drawing Guide’s symmetry feature for creating symmetrical elements like trees
Dramatic Desert
Creating a stunning desert landscape in Procreate is fun and easy with this tutorial. I guide you through every step without skipping anything. If things move too quickly, don’t forget to use the pause and rewind buttons. By the end, you’ll have a result you’re proud of, so be sure to share it—I love seeing your work!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
- Leatherwood Brush
- Hartz Brush
- Color Booster Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Currawong Brush
- Cotton Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Camel Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Gradient Skies: Using the soft brush and Gaussian blur to blend colors smoothly for a realistic sky effect
- Drawing and Texturing Rocks: Techniques with the studio pen and various texture brushes to create realistic, detailed rock formations
- Adding Light and Shadows: Employing the add layer mode and multiply mode to enhance the scene with realistic lighting and shadow effects
- Enhancing Colors: Utilizing the color booster brush to intensify and warm up the colors in the landscape
Watercolor Sun at Sea
Here’s a short and fun Procreate tutorial for you. In under 15 minutes I will show you how you can create this watercolor sun at sea landscape. You’ll learn a bunch about the features in Procreate along the way!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Wash Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Styx Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing Perfect Circles: Utilize the Monoline Brush with snapping to draw and center perfect circles
- Layer Masking: Add and manipulate layer masks to refine shapes and effects
- Creating Watercolor Effects: Use the Wash Brush and Round Watery Brush to simulate watercolor textures in the sky and water
- Selection and Clipping Masks: Effectively use selection tools and clipping masks to add depth and layers to the painting