Cherry
In this Procreate tutorial, you’re taken on a step-by-step journey to create a stunningly realistic cherry, complete with a dynamic splash effect. From the initial circle to the intricate details of the splash, each step is designed to enhance your digital painting skills in Procreate. This tutorial is packed with techniques and tips to bring realism into your digital art!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Cookie Brush
- Standard Blender
- Basic Flo Brush
- Chalk Pencil Brush
- Water Pen Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shape Manipulation: You learn to start with a basic circle, use the Liquify tool to adjust its shape, and add a stem, creating a more cherry-like silhouette
- Texture and Lighting: The tutorial covers the use of Alpha Lock for texturing and lighting effects, teaching you to add depth and realism to the cherry
- Creating Droplets: You discover how to draw, shape, and shade droplets on the cherry, using the Selection tool to achieve a realistic wet look
- Splash Effect: A detailed guide on creating a splash effect, including shaping the splash, adding highlights, and using Gaussian blur
- Reflection and Ripple Effects: The final touches include creating water ripples and a reflective splash, enhancing the overall realism of the scene
Cute Cat
Brushes used:
- Soft Fluff Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Luminance Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Changing Canvas Background: Learn to modify the background color of your canvas to enhance the visibility of your artwork
- Creating and Manipulating Shapes: Master the use of Procreate’s shape tools to draw and adjust perfect circles for the cat’s eyes
- Layer Management and Blending Modes: Learn how to manage multiple layers, using clipping masks, and experimenting with different blending modes to add depth and shadows to your drawing
- Detailed Fur Texturing: Develop skills in creating realistic fur textures using various brushes, focusing on layering and color blending to bring out lifelike features
- Adding Lighting and Shadows: Understand the importance of light and shadow to give your artwork a three-dimensional look, using backlighting techniques to make your character stand out
Glowing Dream Catcher
In this easy and satisfying Procreate tutorial we will create this lovely glowing dream catcher together. It’s super relaxing! I have added all the brushes we’ll be using.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Flare Brush
- Light Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing with Symmetry: Learn to use Procreate’s symmetry tool to draw perfect circles and intricate patterns, saving time while maintaining precision in your design
- Adding Glow Effects: Discover techniques to add a captivating glow to your dream catcher, using layer duplication, alpha lock, and Gaussian blur to achieve a mesmerizing effect
- Incorporating Textures and Photos: You’ll learn how to integrate a photo into your artwork, adjusting its opacity for a subtle effect, and adding textures to your dream catcher for a rich, detailed look
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
Sundown Landscape
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
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
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
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