Brushes used:

• Monoline
• Nikko Rull
• Quoll
• Studio Pen
• Tinderbox
• Oberon
• Freycinet
• Burnt Tree
• Flicks
• Inka

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layering for depth: Build hills in layers, placing darker tones in the foreground and lighter ones in the background to create a sense of depth.
• Adding texture with Alpha Lock: Use Alpha Lock and brushes like the Quoll and Nikko Rull to create painterly textures and blended gradients.
• Painting a wonky house: Construct a playful house with simple shapes, layering elements like the roof and windows for a fun, slightly offbeat look.

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:

• 6B Pencil
• Soft Brush
• Dry Ink
• Studio Pen
• Larapuna
• Gouache
• Basic Flo
• Oberon
• Ink Bleed

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building a Sketch with Simple Shapes
  Start with circles and ovals to form the head and body, refining with additional features like ears, snout, and legs.
• Creating Clean Line Art
  Use the Dry Ink brush for a textured, forgiving outline, adjusting pressure for varied line thickness.
• Applying Flat Colors and Shading
  Use a separate layer for base colors, adding shadows with Multiply mode and highlights with Add mode for depth.
• Adding Painterly Textures
  Blend colors using the Larapuna brush and Smudge tool to achieve a soft, natural paint-like effect.
• Enhancing the Background
  Use artistic brushes for abstract textures, adding layers of grass and light to complete the scene.

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Liquify for Shape Adjustments: Master reshaping and refining objects with Procreate’s Liquify tool
• Employing Clipping Masks and Alpha Lock: Gain control over layers by confining details like patterns and shading to specific areas.
• Customizing Backgrounds and Adding Textures: Learn to complement your drawings with subtle gradients, shadows, and textures for depth.
• Working with Symmetry Tools: Efficiently create intricate designs, such as umbrellas and suns, using radial and vertical symmetry.
• Layer Organization and Advanced Effects: Manage layers with features like reference, layer masks, and blending modes to create glowing effects and polished compositions.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Round Chalk
• Carbon Stick
• Hatcher

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Building a Balanced Sketch
  Use simple circles and rough guidelines to construct a raccoon with cartoony proportions and expressive facial features.
• Layering Base Colors with a Soft Look
  Instead of stark black and white, warm orange and brown tones create a more inviting feel, blending for natural depth.
• Adding Fur Textures for a Hand-Drawn Effect
  Use chalk and charcoal brushes to create scruffy, layered fur that gives the raccoon personality.
• Enhancing the Eyes for Expressiveness
  Large, round pupils and soft shading add depth and a lifelike sparkle to the raccoon’s gaze.
• Refining with Highlights and Whiskers
  Finishing touches, like delicate whiskers and subtle background textures, complete the illustration with a polished yet organic look.

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:

• Flotastic Sketcher

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline Brush
• Wet Sponge Brush
• Pine Trees Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Mercury Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating layered landscapes: Build hills, lakes, and a foreground with color blending and Gaussian blur for depth and texture
• Drawing trees and vegetation: Apply the Pine Trees and Spackle brushes to add natural details and textures to landscapes
• Designing and detailing structures: Craft a 3D cabin with some simple steps