Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Soft Brush
• Standard Blender
• Basic Flo Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Adjusting Photo Warmth: Warm up your reference image using hue, saturation, and brightness adjustments along with color balance for shadows, midtones, and highlights
• Tracing and Line Art Creation: Lower the opacity of your photo and trace key lines using the Basic Sketcher brush to establish guidelines for your painting
• Building Base Colors: Start with broad base colors for the background and dog, using the Base Painter brush to fill in large areas with warm tones
• Adding Texture and Detail: Use the Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to deepen shadows and enhance highlights, gradually building up the dog’s fur texture
• Finalizing with Lighting Effects: Add glow and contrast by setting layers to Multiply and Screen, using masks to paint in shadows and highlights, bringing your dog painting to life

Brushes used:

• Smeary Damp
• Round Smeary
• Dry Mixer
• Thin Lines
• Rake Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using a dark base layer: Start with a dark color for the background, enhancing depth and richness in the painting
• Layer management: Separate different elements (e.g., jar, tangerines, flowers) into different layers for easier manipulation and detail work
• Smudging and blending: Use brushes to smudge and blend colors directly on the canvas, creating smooth transitions and realistic textures
• Adjusting colors on the go: Continuously refine colors by dropping them into the palette and adjusting their saturation and brightness as needed

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Medium Brush
• Tinder Box
• Foliage Brush
• Soft Scattered Leaves
• Isometric Chair brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting up and using an isometric grid: Learn to configure and use the isometric grid in Procreate for precise drawing and accurate perspective
• Utilizing layers and masks effectively: Master the use of layers, clipping masks, and alpha lock to keep your artwork organized and clean
• Adding textures and details: Enhance your illustrations with various brushes to add textures, patterns, and intricate details

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Studio Pen
• Leatherwood Brush
• Hartz Brush
• Color Booster Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Currawong Brush
• Cotton Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Camel Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradient Skies: Using the soft brush and Gaussian blur to blend colors smoothly for a realistic sky effect
• Drawing and Texturing Rocks: Techniques with the studio pen and various texture brushes to create realistic, detailed rock formations
• Adding Light and Shadows: Employing the add layer mode and multiply mode to enhance the scene with realistic lighting and shadow effects
• Enhancing Colors: Utilizing the color booster brush to intensify and warm up the colors in the landscape

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Soft Scattery Bush Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Pine Trees Brush
• Little Pine Brush
• Rainforest Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Stipple 2.0 Brush
• Snow Gum Brush
• Twig Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn to strategically manage multiple layers, using them to separate elements of the scene, such as the sky, mountains, and foreground
• Brush Techniques: Master the use of different brushes for specific textures and effects, enhancing your ability to select the right tool for various aspects of the landscape, from foliage to water surfaces
• Color Theory Application: Apply color theory effectively to create depth and realism through gradients and color blending, understanding how atmospheric conditions influence color perception in landscapes
• Detailing and Refinement: Develop skills in adding fine details and textures that bring a digital painting to life

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Flat Painter
• Soft Brush
• Foliage Brush
• Soft Mossy Grass
• Simple Grass
• Flower Field

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradients: Starting with a soft brush to blend colors seamlessly across the sky, setting the stage for the rest of the artwork
• Layer Management: Efficient use of layers for different elements like the sky, river, grass, and mountains, including tips on adjusting layer properties for desired effects
• Detailing Techniques: Adding details such as rocks, trees, and grass, using various brushes to create texture and depth, ensuring each element contributes to the overall aesthetic
• Reflections and Final Touches: Skillfully creating reflections in the water to increase realism

Heya Flocreators! Let’s create a gorgeous looking landscape together. During this step by step tutorial we’ll paint a serene lake scene with a variety of Flotastic brushes. I’ll take you through all the steps, so let’s go ahead and have some create fun!

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Rounded Rough
• Flat Painter
• Soft Brush
• Smear it Around
• On the Flo
• Wild Grass
• Rough Spackles
• Flower Field
• Flotastic Inker

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layered Landscapes: Building depth with multiple layers for distant mountains, hills, and a grassy plane, making use of different colors and brushes for texture
• Detailed Textures: Adding texture to landscapes with various brushes to simulate rocky terrains, grassy fields, and fluffy clouds, enhancing realism
• Dynamic Clouds: Crafting expressive clouds by layering colors and shapes, then refining with highlights and shadows for a vibrant sky
• Water Reflections: Simulating water reflections by duplicating, flipping, and adjusting the opacity of background layers, then adding highlights for surface ripples

Let’s create something a bit more challenging together! This tutorial is perfect for both beginners and seasoned artists looking to explore a new style or sharpen their skills in digital art. By focusing on a single brush and basic colors, you can concentrate on the core techniques of digital drawing. In this tutorial we’ll start out with the basic shapes and proportions of the cat’s face and then start detailing, adding textures and lighting effects. It’ll be fun!

Brushes used:

• Round Chalk Pencil

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: You’ll learn to sketch the basic shapes and lines, creating a rough outline of the cat’s face with a focus on light strokes for easy adjustments
• Detailing and Refining: Gain skills in refining the sketch, particularly the eyes and nose, adding depth and realism to your portrait
• Layer and Opacity Management: Discover how to effectively use layers and adjust their opacity for a better control over your drawing process
• Texturing and Contrast: Understand how to use the Round Chalk Pencil to create textures, and play with light and shadow to bring out the cat’s features

Here’s the last Patreon tutorial of the year, it’s a dreamy piece. I love dreaming about what 2024 will bring, so I thought it was fitting 😊 During this tutorial we’ll have fun with a variety of brushes that I have added to this post.

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Script Brush
• Blobby Foliage Brush
• Soft Clouds Brush
• Blender Brush
• Wild Grass Brush
• Light Pen
• Flotastic Brush
• Barky Brush
• Rock Texture Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Gradient Sky: Learn how to blend colors smoothly for a dreamy sky using the Soft Brush and Soft Clouds Brush
• Layering Landscapes: Master the art of creating layers of hills and mountains
• Adding Textures: Discover techniques for adding texture to landscapes using the Flotastic Brush, Bark Brush, and Rock Texture Brush
• Tree and Foliage Creation: Hone your skills in creating natural elements like trees and foliage with the Blobby Foliage Brush and Wild Grass Brush
• Final Touches and Details: Understand how to add final details like clouds, stars, and water reflections to bring your landscape to life