Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Flotastic Sketcher
• Hearts Brush
• Wet Mixer Brush
• Round Watery Brush
• Watery Brush Pen
• Half Loaded Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Building a tree structure
  Sketching the trunk and branches with organic strokes, keeping branches thinner as they extend outward.
• Adding realistic bark texture
  Using Alpha Lock and a textured brush to create natural, streaky bark details.
• Creating watercolor heart foliage
  Layering heart stamps, blending edges with wet brushes, and softening shapes for a watercolor effect.
• Enhancing depth with masks and smudging
  Using layer masks and smudge tools to create a soft, realistic bleed effect in the hearts.
• Painting textured grass and ground
  Mixing colors with wet brushes and adding expressive strokes for a natural grassy base.

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Cake Base with Layers: Learn to draw multiple tiers of a cake with clean shapes, using the move and transform tools for resizing and layering.
• Using Liquify for Customization: Master the Liquify tool to adjust drips on the cake.
• Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Discover how to use Alpha Lock to add shadows, highlights, and depth without coloring outside shapes.
• Clipping Mask for Patterns: Apply clipping masks to add diagonal patterns and details to the candles.
• Adding Outlined Text: Learn how to create an outlined text effect in Procreate.

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Stressed Pen
• Juizy Marker
• Scratch the Surface Brush
• Glitter Streak Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Creating Custom Shapes: Learn to draw baubles with unique shapes and add dimension using simple brush strokes
• Adjusting Composition: Use Procreate’s transform tool to reposition elements for a balanced layout
• Adding Patterns and Textures: Master textures and patterns with alpha lock and custom brushes for a rich, festive look
• Glitter Effect: Use the special glitter brush to add sparkles to your design
• Background and Final Touches: Add subtle texture to the background with lowered opacity for a polished finish

Brushes used:

• Monoline
• 6B Pencil
• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Shaping Features with Liquify: We’ll use the Liquify tool to tweak shapes like cheeks and eyes to get that perfect cartoon look
• Keeping Layers Organized: I’ll show you how to layer everything neatly and use clipping masks for shading, highlights, and adding details
• Drawing Fun Facial Features: Learn my tricks for creating cartoony proportions with simple guides for the eyes, nose, and mouth
• Using Layer Masks Like a Pro: We’ll use non-destructive editing techniques so you can make adjustments without worrying about mistakes

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline
• Studio Pen
• Soft Edge Faded
• Spackle it!
• Hair Textured

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Brushes used:

• Base Painter
• Shader Brush
• Flow Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Standard Blender
• Overlay Brush
• Light Shader
• Dark Shader
• Soft Airbrush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting Up Reference and Canvas: Easily set up a reference image by dragging it into a split screen or using Procreate’s built-in reference feature
• Creating a Base Shape: Use the Base Painter brush to create a solid base layer, starting with dark, muted colors for an opaque pumpkin shape
• Shading and Layer Masking: Apply Alpha Lock and use the Shader brush to add depth, darkening the lower areas for dimensional shading without affecting the background
• Refining with Texture: Utilize Flo Darka and Flo Lighta to add subtle details and texture, giving the pumpkin a realistic appearance while building up soft creases
• Adjusting and Blending: Use the Liquify tool and smudge tools for final adjustments, then add highlights and refine edges for a smooth, natural fade into the background

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Inka
• Blackburn Brush
• Soft Airbrush
• Rainforest Brush
• Monoline
• Eaglehawk Brush
• Soil Brush
• Wild Grass Brush
• Grunge Brush
• Studio Pen
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching a spooky cemetery composition: Start with rough placements for trees, a sickle moon, tombstones, and pumpkins to create the eerie scene’s foundation
• Creating twisted, creepy trees: Use varying brush sizes to make branches thicker near the trunk and taper off towards the ends, adding to the creepy, twisted effect
• Blending and adding texture: Blur and layer light and dark tones using the Gaussian Blur and various brushes to give your scene depth, mist, and glowing highlights
• Designing and glowing jack-o’-lanterns: Invert colors on the pumpkins, add sinister faces, and use blending modes like “Add” and “Color Dodge” to give them an eerie glow
• Detailing tombstones and grass: Add texture with grunge brushes and layer subtle highlights and shadows to integrate tombstones and grass into the scene

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline Brush
• 6B Pencil
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Symmetry Tool Setup: Activating and editing the symmetry guide for efficient, mirrored drawing on both sides of your canvas
• Creating Paper-Cut Shadows: Duplicating layers, using Gaussian blur, and adjusting opacity to simulate layered paper-cut shadows
• Customizing Brush Strokes: Using the studio pen to achieve smooth, crisp lines and leveraging the eraser for precision when refining shapes
• Layer Organization & Clipping Masks: Strategically grouping and using clipping masks to add depth, highlights, and control over shadows
• Creating Easy 3D Effects: Learn how to easily give round candies a 3D look
• Texture Application: Adding a realistic paper texture on top of the illustration for a final polished touch