Vector Style Girl
Ready to dive into a serene and beautiful project using Procreate? This tutorial is all about crafting a peaceful vector-style illustration, filled with lovely shapes and textures. Let’s jump right in and explore what you’ll learn!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks: Discover how to lock transparency on layers (Alpha Lock) and use clipping masks to apply textures and colors without affecting other elements
- Layer Merging Techniques: Learn when and how to merge layers without losing the flexibility to make changes, optimizing layer count
- Creating and Filling Shapes: Get hands-on experience in creating various shapes and filling them with colors, enhancing your control and precision
- Adding Textures and Details: Dive into the art of texturing using different brushes, adding depth and vibrancy to your illustration
Watercolor Cake
Let’s have some fun with watercolors again! During this tutorial we will create this strawberry cake together. I have attached the color palette and a small brush pack with all the brushes we’ll use.
Brushes used:
- Watercolor Sketcher
- Round Watery Brush
- Layering Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
- Small Detail Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques: Understanding how to strategically use multiple layers and layer masks to build up the watercolor effect, enhancing the realism of the cake and its toppings
- Brush Control: Mastering the opacity and size adjustments of different brushes to create a variety of textures
- Color Blending: Learning to blend colors directly on the canvas by carefully controlling the pressure and movement of the pen without lifting it too often
- Detailing with Layer Masks: Utilizing layer masks to add highlights and refine edges, giving the illustration depth and dimension while maintaining a cohesive watercolor look
Mountain Cabin
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock: Learn to control where your paint affects the canvas, allowing for non-destructive adjustments and layering techniques
- Layer Blending Modes: Understand how blending modes like Multiply and Screen can add depth, shadows, and highlights to your artwork
- Perspective Grid: Utilize the perspective grid to accurately sketch and place objects within a three-dimensional space
- Layer Management: Gain insights into effective layer management to enhance the complexity of your scene without overwhelming your canvas
Cartoon Cat
Let’s draw something cute! In this easy and fun tutorial we’ll draw this cute cartoon cat together.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Tapered Lines Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating clean outlines: Mastering the art of smooth and clean outlines to define the character sharply
- Layer management: Efficient use of layers for sketching, line art, and coloring, including the use of clipping masks and layer blending modes for a non-destructive workflow
- Pen control: Improving pen pressure sensitivity and control through varied line weights, enhancing the visual appeal of the illustration
Storybook Character
We’ll have so much fun creating our own storybook character in this step by step tutorial! We’ll start with basic shapes and slowly build up our girl character. I’m sure you can do it too! Just don’t forget to share your result because I always love seeing so many variations. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Old Brush
- 2B Compressed
- Round Chalk Brush
- Script Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Soft Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Dark Noise Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Basic Shapes and Transforming Them: Learn how to draw perfect circles and transform them into different shapes using the Liquify tool
- Layer Management and Clipping Masks: Master the use of layers, Alpha Lock, and clipping masks to neatly organize your artwork and apply textures and colors efficiently
- Texturing Techniques: Gain skills in adding textures using various brushes for a more dynamic and layered illustration
- Adding Depth with Shadows: Learn how to create shadows and depth by using the multiply blend mode and adjusting opacity
- Detailing with Highlights and Lines: Enhance your character with highlights, detailed lines, and hair textures to bring it to life
Stained Glass
Dive into the colorful world of digital art with this Procreate tutorial, where you’ll learn how to create a stunning stained glass illustration from scratch. By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have created a beautiful stained glass window, complete with symmetrical designs, vibrant colors, and a dynamic composition centered around a glowing sun. Don’t forget to share your result and tag me in the image!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Wet Glaze Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Quick Shape & Symmetry Tool Mastery: Learn to draw perfect circles and symmetrical designs effortlessly
- Layer Blending Modes: Explore how different blending modes can bring depth, texture, and vibrancy to your stained glass illustration
- Color Filling & Gradient Creation: Master the art of color filling and gradient application
Autumn Sunset Landscape
In this Procreate tutorial we’ll be creating an amazing landscape that’s both fun and easy to make. No experience? No problem. I’ll walk you through every step, from basic shapes to adding gradients and texture, and even a cool trick for making a standout tree. You’ll be learning by doing, and by the end, you’ll have a piece you’re eager to share. And if you do, don’t forget to tag me so I can see your fantastic work. Ready to create something you’re proud of? Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Script Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Gradients: The tutorial demonstrates how to seamlessly blend colors to create a stunning background gradient using the soft brush
- Layer Management: Learn to effectively manage layers, including merging them to maintain organization and prevent exceeding the layer limit
- Lighting and Shadow: Through the use of clipping masks and color variations, the tutorial explores how to simulate lighting and shadow, enhancing the realism and dynamism of the landscape
Kawaii Food
Craft your own Kawaii food doodle in Procreate with this beginner-friendly tutorial. From simple shapes to expressive faces, shading, and highlights, you’ll end with a piece you’re proud to share!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Dark Noise Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Round Chalk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Simple Shapes: Learn to start with basic shapes to form the foundation of your Kawaii doodle
- Adding Cute Faces: Discover how to bring your doodles to life with simple yet expressive faces, adding character and charm
- Utilizing Symmetry and Reference Layers: Master the use of Procreate’s Symmetry tool and reference layers for efficient and precise doodling
- Applying Shading and Highlights: Gain insight into using multiply layers for shading and screen layers for highlights, adding depth and dimension
Stained Glass Cat
In this tutorial we’ll create a stained glass style illustration of a cat. It’s a fun technique which you can use for other subjects as well!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Fineliner Brush
- Fluffy Clouds Brush
- Marblous Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Symmetry Tool: Learn how to activate and utilize the symmetry tool to create balanced and mirrored sketches efficiently
- Color Filling Techniques: Discover how to use Procreate’s drag-and-drop feature for filling color, along with managing the color drop threshold to avoid spillovers
- Adding Textures and Effects: Explore the use of different brushes and layer blending modes like Add and Multiply to add texture and depth to your stained glass artwork, simulating the light effects and variances seen in actual stained glass