Procreate Brush Making
In this video, you’ll learn all the basics of creating your own brushes in Procreate! I know you’re short on time, so I’ve kept it short and sweet, focusing on the most important features to get you creating brushes in no time. Whether you’re starting from scratch or adjusting existing brushes, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know. We’ll cover the differences between shape and grain, brush settings like spacing, jitter, stabilization, and pressure sensitivity, and even how to organize your brushes into custom sets. You’ll also discover how to add textures to create unique, professional-quality brushes.
Paradise Tree
Ready to create a stunning landscape in Procreate? In this tutorial, you’ll follow step-by-step instructions to craft a beautiful scene, complete with a detailed tree, textured rocks, and a dramatic sky. You’ll learn how to layer elements, add gradients, and build natural textures, all while keeping the process fun and easy. Grab your iPad, and let’s bring this landscape to life—you’ll be proud of the results!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Copperhead Brush
- Rad Brush
- Mountain Ash Brush
- Stipple 2.0
- Simple Grass Brush
- Hard Airbrush (modified)
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques: Learn to create depth in your landscapes using multiple layers and clipping masks for smooth, editable changes
- Gradient Shading: Use soft brushes and Gaussian Blur to create subtle, realistic gradients in skies, mountains, and rocks
- Custom Brush Adjustments: Modify the Hard Airbrush to add jitter and texture, making it perfect for detailed tree foliage and cloud formations
- Texture Creation: Add visual interest by using different brushes (like Copperhead and Rad Brush) to apply natural textures, enhancing grass, trees, and rocks
- Foreground and Background Elements: Master creating depth with foreground elements like trees and rocks, blending them into the scene with layer masks and shadowing techniques
Fox Picking Flowers
Foxes always look cute! That’s why they are so perfect for children’s book illustration style projects 😊 This time we’ll draw this cute little fox picking flowers and we’ll create a lovely textured look. I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk
- 6B Compressed
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Soft Edge Faded
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating and adjusting shapes: Use Procreate’s quick shape tool to create smooth ovals for the fox’s head and body
- Building texture and layers: By layering textures with different brushes and using clipping masks, we’ll the fox and background a hand-drawn feel
- Using Alpha Lock for shading: Alpha Lock is key for adding texture and color variation without spilling outside of specific shapes
Felt Landscape
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a colorful, felt-inspired landscape in Procreate. It’s a fun and easy process, and I’ll guide you through every step. With two brand-new brushes from the Procreate Treasure Chest, you’ll build textured hills, mountains, clouds, and more. By the end, you’ll have a soft, fabric-like design that you can apply to all sorts of projects. Grab your iPad, follow along, and let’s get creative!
Brushes used:
- Felt Texture Brush
- Blotchy Felt Brush
- Tinder Box Brush
- Oberon Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 2300 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating felt-like textures: Use the Felt Texture and Blotchy Felt brushes to simulate fabric textures
- Building shapes with layers: Separate layers for hills, mountains, and other elements allow for easier texturing and shadow effects
- Adding realistic shadows and highlights: Utilize multiply and screen layers to add depth, adjusting opacity for subtle blending
- Using Alpha Lock for precision: Apply textures and colors directly to specific shapes using Alpha Lock
- Incorporating stitching details: Add stitch effects around hills and water edges for a finished felt look
Desert Campfire
If you’ve ever wanted to draw a peaceful desert campsite under a starry sky in Procreate, this tutorial will walk you through every step. We’re using only the default brushes, so no need for extras! I’ll show you how to blend colors for the perfect sky, add glowing stars, and create a warm, inviting campfire scene. Make sure to share your work when you’re done—I love seeing all the different variations you come up with. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Medium Airbrush
- Soft Airbrush
- Nebula Brush
- Glimmer Brush
- Brush Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Gradient Backgrounds: Blending colors smoothly to form a desert sky with varying shades
- Adding Nebula and Stars: Using Luminance brushes to craft glowing clouds and starry effects
- Layer Masking: Shaping and adjusting layers for fine-tuning elements like clouds and cacti
- Creating a Campfire Glow: Implementing subtle lighting effects to make the campfire and surrounding area feel warm and inviting
Spiderweb
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a delicate spider web with dew drops, all set against a beautifully blurred background. I wish summer could last forever, but Autumn is truly creeping closer now and spiders are getting bigger and bigger after eating so much during the last months. I’m always intrigued by how they build their webs and how much patience they have. We’ll practice being patient during this tutorial as well, crafting our own lovely spiderweb with dew. I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I di
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Soft Airbrush
- Medium Brush
- Studio Pen
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Blurred Background: Use gradient light effects and Gaussian blur to craft a soft, dreamy backdrop that highlights the web
- Drawing a Spider Web with Radial Symmetry: Employ the symmetry tool for precise web lines and manually adjust them for a natural droop
- Adding Dew Drops: Apply a modified script brush for varied droplet sizes, layering them for a realistic effect
- Enhancing with Layer Masks: Utilize layer masks to selectively fade parts of the web and adjust droplet transparency
Cute Otter
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw an adorable otter in Procreate, perfect as a gift or to share online. The tutorial begins with simple shapes and uses the Round Chalk Pencil brush, ideal for adding texture and detail. The Liquify Tool is then used to adjust the basic shapes, followed by adding cute features like ears, eyes, and a shell. The final steps involve coloring and adding highlights, sparkles, and texture, making the otter come to life with a warm and playful look.
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Pencil
- 2B Compressed
- 4B Compressed
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Liquify Tool: Adjusts basic shapes to create the otter’s head and body structure
- Creating Fur Texture: Short, angled strokes add realism to the otter’s fur using the Round Chalk Pencil
- Layer Masking: Adds and refines details, like water ripples, without affecting other elements
Painterly Avocado
Grab your digital painting brushes! It’s time for some more expressive painterly fun. This time we’ll use a reference photo and paint this lovely avocado. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Oil Paint Brush
- Broad and Smeary
- Smeary Damp
- Random Strokes Brush
- Lighten Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Tapered Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Blending with the Broad and Smeary brush: This technique creates a natural transition between colors and enhances the painterly texture
- Experimenting with light and shadow: Utilizing brushes like Multiply and Lighten to play with value without losing texture, adding depth and realism to the artwork
- Final touches with texture overlays: Adding subtle texture using overlay layers and the Random Strokes brush to bring a cohesive feel to the painting
- Layer masks for controlled texture: Using layer masks to selectively add texture and highlights, maintaining control over the final look
20 Fun Doodles Vol.2
Brushes used:
- Dry Ink Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Simple Shapes: Learn how to draw basic shapes like sausages, triangles, and curves to form the foundation of your doodles
- Adding Facial Features: Discover techniques to add cute faces to your doodles, including eyes, mouths, and expressions
- Using Line Weight: Explore the impact of varying line thickness to emphasize different parts of your doodles and add texture