Creatures

Mermaid Cat

Here’s a cute and fun tutorial! We’ll draw this mermaid cat together and use lovely soft tones. You can apply the techniques and color palette to other kawaii creature drawings as well. Have fun!

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Smear it Around
  • Dry Ink
  • Overlay Brush
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Fundamentals: You’ll learn how to sketch basic shapes and refine them into a mermaid cat
  • Coloring Techniques: Discover how to apply base colors, blend them seamlessly, and add shadows and highlights for a three-dimensional look
  • Line Work: Master the art of line drawing with the Dry Ink brush, varying pressure to create dynamic thickness for visual interest
Landscapes

Sundown Landscape

In this Procreate tutorial for beginners we’ll create lovely stylized landscape illustration. You’ll learn about basic features in Procreate, like alpha lock and clipping mask. I’ll guide you through all the steps, so you’ll end up with a work you can be proud of!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Spackle it Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Drawing and modifying shapes: You’ll learn to draw perfect circles and modify them using Procreate’s snapping and magnetics features to ensure everything is centered and aligned on the canvas
  • Layer management and clipping masks: Learn to make effective use of layers and clipping masks to build up the landscape elements neatly
  • Color and texture application: Apply colors and textures strategically to create depth and realism in the landscape
  • Efficient workflow tips: I’ll give various shortcuts and efficiency tips, like duplicating layers and using alpha lock, to streamline the creative process in Procreate

Retro Doodle

During this easy tutorial we’ll be creating a colorful retro doodle! We’ll be using some photos as a base, so the process is really easy. You can use the same technique for loads of different objects 😃

Here are links to the photos we use during this tutorial:

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Dry Ink

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Photo Manipulation: Learn to rearrange and resize photos on your canvas, setting the stage for your doodles
  • Creating Outlines: Master the use of the Dry Ink brush to trace and simplify your objects into basic, doodle-like shapes
  • Quick Shapes: Utilize Procreate’s Quick Shape feature for perfect circles and straight lines, making your doodles look crisp
  • Coloring Techniques: Explore harmonious color selection and apply flat colors using the Monoline brush for a cohesive look
  • Adding Shadows and Highlights: Discover how to use layer blending modes like Multiply and Screen to add depth and dimension to your doodles
Landscapes

Stylized Ocean View

In this tutorial, you’ll create a beautiful ocean view landscape using Procreate, even if you’re a beginner. Step by step, you’ll learn how to build up colors, add texture, and create a vibrant scene complete with hills, a sunset, palm trees, and a little boat.

Brushes used:

  • Monoline brush
  • Spackle it brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Building a textured sky: Using multiple passes of color with a large brush to create a smooth gradient with a spackled texture
  • Adding depth with hills: Creating layered hill shapes and using Alpha Lock to add texture and shadows that enhance the landscape
  • Creating a reflection: Duplicating layers to mirror hill shapes and adjusting opacity to simulate realistic water reflections
  • Designing playful palm trees: Using the selection tool and monoline brush to craft whimsical palm trees, then adding texture and subtle shading
Landscapes

House by the Lake

In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this colorful and stylized landscape illustration. We’ll be using free Procreate brushes and start out with very simple shapes to which we will add texture later on. During this easy tutorial you will learn to master the basic features of Procreate.

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Spackle it Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layer Management: Learn how to effectively create, organize, and manipulate layers
  • Color Blocking: Master the technique of color blocking to lay down the foundational shapes and elements of your landscape
  • Shape and Line Work: Develop your skills in crafting wobbly lines for hills and precise shapes for structures
  • Texturizing Techniques: Explore the use of the spackle it brush to add texture and depth to various elements of your scene
Creatures

Colorful Animal Art

In this tutorial I’ll show you an easy way to create colorful animal portraits drawing over a photo. It’s a fun technique that gives an amazing result. Have fun!

Brushes used:

  • Inka
  • Round Brush
  • Dry Flat Marker

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Expressive Outlines: Using the Inka brush, discover how to trace the animal’s outline with pressure sensitivity, varying line thickness for a dynamic effect
  • Adding Color and Texture: Explore techniques to layer colors and textures beneath the outline layer, using brushes like the Round Brush and Dry Flat Marker for diverse effects
  • Balancing Color and Shape: Gain insights on balancing colors, adding varied shapes, and adjusting the overall composition by turning off the photo layer to assess color balance
Landscapes

Stylized Landscape

In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this lovely stylized landscape illustration. You don’t need any experience with Procreate to be able to follow this easy tutorial, I will be guiding you through all the steps!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Spackle it Brush
  • Dark Noise Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating and Manipulating Basic Shapes: Learn to draw, duplicate, and align circles and rectangles to form the foundational elements of your landscape
  • Clipping Masks: Make use of clipping masks to ensure your paint will stay inside a shape you created
  • Texturing Techniques: Add texture to your landscape making use of my free Procreate brushes
Portraits

Closeup Eye

In this beginner friendly Procreate tutorial I will break down the steps of drawing this realistic close up of an eye. I’ll guide you through all the steps of course, so I’m sure you can create this too! Have fun!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Nikko Rull
  • Gesinski Ink
  • Shale Brush
  • Gloaming Brush
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Brush Pen

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Perfect Shapes: Utilize the quick shape tool combined with the edit shape function to fine-tune arcs and circles
  • Layer Management: Master the use of layers, including how to use clipping masks and blending modes like multiply and screen to add depth and detail
  • Detailed Adjustments: Employ tools like Gaussian blur and the smudge tool to blend colors seamlessly, enhancing the realism of the eye
Creatures

Cockatoo

Here’s a fun and approachable tutorial on drawing a charming cockatoo in Procreate. Perfect for beginners, this guide walks you through each step, ensuring you create a bird that’s uniquely yours. Whether you’re experienced or just starting, if you follow along, you’ll end up with a delightful cockatoo. Let’s get started!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline
  • Round Chalk
  • Chalk Pencil
  • Smudgy Hair
  • Dark Noise

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Basic Shapes: Start by drawing ovals and transforming them into the body and beak of your cockatoo, using Procreate’s quick shape tool
  • Using Liquify Tool: Shape your bird’s body with precision by pushing and pulling the canvas, giving it a natural and dynamic form
  • Adding Texture and Detail: Employ the Round Chalk and Chalk Pencil brushes to give your cockatoo a realistic texture, adding feathers and shading
  • Layer Management: Learn how to use and organize layers effectively to build depth and detail, especially for the beak and headdress
  • Smudge Tool Techniques: Create the soft, feathered look of the cockatoo by blending colors with the Smudgy Hair brush, enhancing realism