Food

Ice Cream

In this tutorial, we’re diving into realism by painting a delicious ice cream cone. I’ll guide you through my process, and remember, while I’ve provided a color palette, choosing your own colors is a fantastic exercise. Let’s get started!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Script Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Darken Line Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush
  • Rough Speckles Brush
  • Grunge Rock Brush
  • Standard Blender Brush
  • Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Refining Sketches: Start with a basic sketch, then refine it by adjusting proportions using tools like Liquify. This helps to create a more accurate foundation for painting
  • Layer Management: Organize elements on separate layers (e.g., ice cream, cone, fingers) to simplify shading and texturing. This structure allows for better control over individual elements
  • Adding Texture: Use brushes like Rough Spackles and Grunge Rock to add realistic texture to elements like the waffle cone
  • Shading and Lighting: Build shadows and highlights gradually. Use the Darken Line and Lighten Line brushes to enhance contrast and detail, making the painting more lifelike
  • Color Adjustment: Don’t worry about getting the perfect color right away. Lay down base colors and adjust them as needed, adding warmth and depth with tools like the Overlay brush
Portraits

Realistic Eye

Hey, how are you doing? Let’s dive into another realism project. I’ve heard you enjoy these, so I’m making them a regular practice. Today, I’ll show you my process for painting a realistic eye. I haven’t rehearsed this or anything, so you’ll see my raw approach and I’ll create a color palette along the way. It’s a great exercise!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Base Painter
  • Standard Blender
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush
  • Darken Line Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Lashes Brush
  • Overlay Brush
  • Multiply Brush
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 4500 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Proportions: Using markers and negative spaces to find the right proportions for the eye
  • Base Layer Techniques: Blocking in base colors and gradually refining the shapes with a soft brush
  • Layering and Blending: Using multiple layers and the smudge tool to soften edges and build up details
  • Detailing: Using specialized brushes to refine shadows, highlights, and textures for a realistic finish

Golden Bee

It’s time for another realism project! This time we’ll paint this golden bee napkin holder together. It’s a perfect exercise to work on crips and soft edges and transitions.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Basic Flo
  • Standard Blender
  • Darken Line
  • Lighten Line
  • Soft Pastel

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Soft Transitions vs. Crisp Edges: Learn about the importance of recognizing and applying both soft transitions for subtle value changes and crisp edges
  • Value Work: Learn to effectively work with light and shadow to add depth and realism to the painting
  • Color Selection: I’ll demonstrate the process of choosing and adjusting colors dynamically to match the reference, enhancing the realism of the artwork
  • Creating Shiny Textures: Learn how to make objects appear shiny and metallic
Creatures

Chipmunk

Heya Flocreators! In this more advanced realism painting tutorial we’ll be painting this cute little chipmunk. I’ll guide you through my process from sketch to finish and create a color palette along the way. I have attached it in case you want to use it, but it’s a great exercise to try and pick the colors yourself. You can do it! Grab your pencil and iPad and let’s get creating.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Base Painter
  • Darken Line Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Basic Flo
  • Shader Brush
  • Rough Spackles Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Dibby Dabby Brush
  • Smudgy Hair Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Overlay Brush
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush
  • Standard Blender
  • Loose Hairs Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating a Sketch: Learn how to sketch the chipmunk by starting with broad shapes and then adding details
  • Base Coloring and Layering: Learn how to lay down base colors and build on top of those to fine tune your colors
  • Detailing and Texture: The use of various brushes to add texture and details to the chipmunk, including fur patterns, eyes, and the surrounding environment
  • Enhancing Realism through Shadows and Highlights: Techniques for using layer masks on duplicated layers to refine shadows and highlights without losing underlying details, enhancing the realism of the painting
Plants/Flowers

Realistic Rose

Let me guide you through the process of painting a realistic rose in a glass vase. We’ll start with a rough sketch, then we’ll lay down the base colors and finally we’ll start rendering everything. I’ll make a canvas on the go and talk about how you can find and adjust the right colors.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Base Painter
  • Standard Blender
  • Light Shader
  • Dark Shader
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Darken Line Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Overlay Brush
  • Monoline Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Techniques: Starting with basic shapes and proportions, using the Basic Sketcher brush
  • Layer Management: Effectively using layers for sketching, base coloring, and detailing
  • Color Picking: Creating a color palette on the go, with a focus on achieving realistic hues
  • Texture and Detailing: Techniques for rendering realistic textures, especially for the rose petals and leaves, using a variety of brushes
  • Light and Shadow: Understanding the interplay of light and shadow to bring realism to the rose, leaves, and glass vase
Rooms

Ocean View Lofi Room

In this engaging tutorial, we dive into the creation of a charming Lofi room, complete with a stunning sunset view. We’ll make use of Procreate’s perspective grid, starting with a basic sketch, progressing to line art, adding flat colors, and finally, infusing the scene with captivating lighting effects. Every step is methodical, ensuring even beginners can follow along and create something magical.

Whether you’re a Procreate beginner or a seasoned digital artist, this tutorial offers a wealth of knowledge and techniques that can elevate your digital illustration skills. From mastering perspective to infusing your artwork with light and life, each step brings you closer to creating your own mesmerizing Lofi room with a sunset view.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Dry Ink
  • Soft Brush
  • Script Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Light Pen

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Utilizing the Perspective Grid: You will learn to set up and use the perspective grid in Procreate for accurate architectural drawing.
  • Layer Management: The tutorial emphasizes the importance of organizing layers, particularly when working on different elements like windows, plants, and furniture.
  • Creating Line Art: You will master the technique of creating clean, textured line art using the Dry Ink brush.
  • Flat Coloring: The tutorial shows you how to efficiently color different elements using the selection tool and fill layer function.
  • Adding Light and Shadow: A significant focus is placed on the use of multiply and screen layers to add realistic shadows and highlights, enhancing the overall depth and atmosphere of the scene.
  • Detailing and Final Touches: We will explore how to refine our artwork with subtle details like dust particles and adjusted line art colors to add warmth and life to the illustration.
Landscapes

Waterfall in Paradise

In this tutorial we’ll create a stunning waterfall scene! We’ll use a variety of brushes to make our scene come to life, so I’ve made a special little brush pack for you with all the brushes we’ll be using. This tutorial is a bit more challenging, but I’ll be guiding you through all the steps. You can do it!

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Brush
  • Soft Scattery Bush Brush
  • Shader Brush
  • Big Watery Blotcher
  • Glitter Streak Brush
  • Blobby Foliage Brush
  • Multiply Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Soft Rounded Mossy Grass Brush
  • Rounded Rough Brush
  • Flotastic Inker

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layering Techniques: Understanding how to effectively layer different elements like grass, water, rocks, and trees to create depth
  • Color Blending: Techniques for blending colors smoothly, especially for elements like clouds, water, and rocks
  • Creating Natural Textures: Using various brushes to mimic natural textures such as foliage, rocks, and water reflections
  • Composition and Lighting: Learning to use light and shadow effectively to create a focal point and enhance the depth of the landscape
Landscapes

Anime Style Sky

In this advanced tutorial, we’ll tackle the challenge of creating an anime-style dramatic sky with voluminous clouds. This lesson is ideal for those seeking to enhance their skills in cloud painting.

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Smear It Around Brush
  • Dynamic Color Brush
  • Soft Streaky Mixer
  • Smooth Sketching Brush
  • Luminance Brush
  • Couple Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Cloud Shaping and Detailing: Master the art of using the Flotastic Brush to paint fluffy, detailed clouds, focusing on shape variety and layering for depth
  • Color Variation: Explore how to add life to your clouds and sky with a dynamic range of colors, ensuring your clouds pop with realism and depth
  • Light and Shadow Dynamics: Discover the secrets to painting realistic light and shadow on clouds, enhancing the three-dimensional feel of your scene
Rooms

Sunny Lofi Room

Ready to level up your Procreate skills? Dive into our latest tutorial where we tackle an advanced room illustration using a two-point perspective. I’ll guide you through all the steps from sketch to finished illustration. So, grab your iPad, and let’s create something amazing together!

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Dry Ink Brush
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Grunge Brush
  • Script Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating a Two-Point Perspective Grid: Learn to use Procreate’s drawing guide feature to establish a two-point perspective grid, ensuring your room has the accurate spatial depth and dimension
  • Sketching with Precision: Master the art of sketching your room layout and furniture in perspective
  • Detailed Line Art: Transition from a sketch to refined line art, adding clarity and definition to your room design, preparing it for coloring and detailing
  • Applying Flat Colors: Discover how to breathe life into your illustration with flat colors, selecting the right hues for walls, flooring, and furniture to create a cohesive look
  • Adding Lighting Effects: Elevate your illustration with realistic lighting and shadow effects, enhancing the mood and atmosphere of your room