City Scene

Rainy Street Scene

During this tutorial we’ll have fun with the perspective tool in Procreate. We’ll create a basic grid and then start building our city scene. I’ll keep it pretty simple and stylized, so anyone can follow along!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Soft Brush
  • Script Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Fineliner Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Setting Up a Perspective Grid: Learn the ins and outs of creating and customizing your perspective grid in Procreate
  • Sketching Street Scenes: Learn to sketch buildings, sidewalks, and street elements
  • Layering and Line Art: Dive into layer management and creating detailed line art
  • Coloring Techniques: Explore the use of gradients, shadows, and light to add depth and realism to your scene
  • Adding Details and Atmosphere: From rain effects to street lights, learn how to infuse your artwork with mood and character
Landscapes

Fall Landscape with a Boy

In this fun Procreate tutorial, we’ll be creating this vivid autumn landscape complete with trees, reflections, and a cute boy character. Join me in creating realistic foliage, dynamic reflections in water, and a stylized character using various brushes and a warm color palette. The tutorial covers everything from background setup to foreground elements. And no worries! You don’t need any experience with Procreate, I will guide you through every single step.

Brushes used:

  • Fineliner
  • Round Chalk
  • 6B Pencil

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Tree and foliage creation
  • Reflections in water
  • Character sketching and coloring
  • Shadow and highlight application
Landscapes

Haunted House

Are you ready to dive into a spooky, fun Procreate journey? This tutorial will guide you through creating a whimsical, Halloween-themed haunted house. We’re embracing imperfection and wonkiness here, which adds to the charm and creepiness of our haunted house.

This tutorial is not just about building a haunted house in Procreate, it’s about letting your creativity run wild within a structured framework. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to level up your Procreate skills, this tutorial has something for everyone. And remember, sharing your artwork isn’t just about showing off your skills, it’s about inspiring and getting inspired by the community. So, don’t hesitate to flaunt your haunted creation and tag the tutorial creator if you’re posting on Instagram!

Ready to create your very own digital haunted house masterpiece? Grab your iPad, get your Apple Pencil charged, and let the Procreate magic begin!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush (Calligraphy)
  • 6B Pencil (Sketching)
  • Script Brush (Calligraphy)
  • Soft Brush (Airbrushing)

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using Perspective Grid: Learn to create depth and dimension while still keeping that fun wonky look.
  • Layer Management: Understand how to effectively use layers, alpha lock, and clipping masks for an organized workflow.
  • Creating Textures and Patterns: Develop skills in adding textures to different elements like bricks, wood, and roof tiles.
  • Color Blending and Shading: Master the art of subtle shading and blending to give your haunted house a dynamic look.
  • Environmental Detailing: Enhance your scene with environmental elements like trees, grass, rocks, and a moon to set the spooky mood.
Creatures

Cute Fuzzy Bear

Time for cuteness! During this fun tutorial we’ll create this super cute fuzzy bear creature while we have fun with fur brushes. No worries, I’ll guide you through all the steps as always!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Shader Brush
  • Long Fur Base Brush
  • Soft Fur Brush
  • Smudgy Hair Brush
  • Ultra Soft Mixer Brush
  • Dark Shader Brush
  • Light Shader Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Tapered Lines Brush
  • Multiply Brush
  • Overlay Brush
  • Darken Line Brush
  • Subtle Edge Lighter Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching Basic Shapes: You begin with a simple sketch, using basic shapes to form the bear’s head and body
  • Layering Background Colors: You’re learning to create a blurred, abstract background with a variety of colors and the Shader brush, ensuring the bear remains the focal point
  • Painting Fur: The tutorial guides you in crafting soft, fluffy fur using the Long Fur Base Brush, Soft Fur Brush, and Ultra Soft Mixer Brush
  • Adding Details: You’re adding critical details like eyes, nose, and mouth with the Monoline Brush, alongside various shading techniques
  • Creating Depth and Texture: Employing Light and Dark Shader Brushes, you’re adding depth and texture to the bear’s fur
  • Applying Final Touches: You’re enhancing the artwork with final touches, including light highlights and warmth to both the bear and the background.
Characters

Girl Character

Ready to bring your own storybook character to life? Grab your iPad, fire up Procreate, and let your creativity flow! In this tutorial I will walk you through every step of crafting a storybook-style character illustration, perfect for both seasoned users and beginners.

By the end of this tutorial, you’ll have a vibrant, sunlit character set against a stylized background with a lovely blend of warm and cool tones. Remember, the journey doesn’t end here. Keep experimenting with different colors and brushes to add your unique touch to your creations!

Brushes used:

  • 6B Pencil
  • Round Chalk
  • Fineliner
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Face Construction: Starting with a simple circle and line method to form the base structure of the face
  • Sketch Refinement: Enhancing your initial sketch to add facial features and details
  • Layer Management: Using layers effectively for different parts of the illustration like face, neck, hair, and clothing.
  • Coloring Techniques: Applying base colors and detailed shading to bring the character to life.
Characters

Forest with a Girl

In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll create a lovely Autumn scene, I’d say the level is about intermediate. We’ll kick off with setting up a grid to help us plan out our scene, then move on to sketching everything from hills to a central character. It’s a step-by-step guide that’s easy to follow, and by the end, you’ll have a vibrant, Autumn-themed illustration.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Script Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Tapered Lines Brush
  • Flying Leaves Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating and Utilizing a Grid: Learn to set up a grid on your canvas to aid in the placement and proportion of the elements
  • Sketching Techniques: Gain insights into sketching out the scene with a focus on creating a loose and dynamic composition that includes elements like trees, paths, and hilly landscapes to add depth
  • Flat Color Application: Learn how to lay down flat colors efficiently, layer by layer
  • Adding Details and Gradients: The process of adding gradients to create depth and volume in the landscape, as well as detailing techniques for the trees, path, and character
Landscapes

Rocky Island Landscape

Here’s a perfect project for you – a tutorial that’ll show you how to create a stunning landscape, step by step. It’s easy enough for beginners but also has some neat tricks for the more experienced. I’m looking forward to seeing your results!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Script Brush)
  • Spires Brush
  • Jittery Tapered Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Color Booster Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Basic Shapes and Horizon Line: We’ll start by creating simple shapes and a horizon line, establishing the foundation of your landscape
  • Texture and Gradient Application: You’ll learn to apply textures and gradients to your sky and water layers, adding depth and realism to your artwork
  • Creating and Refining Rocks: We’ll draw and refine the shapes of rocky islands, enhancing their realism through textures and shadows
  • Reflections and Final Touches: Finally, you’ll learn to create reflections in water and add final touches like clouds, enhancing the overall beauty of your landscape
Landscapes

Isometric Garden

In this tutorial we’ll create this peaceful garden with rounded shapes together. You’ll learn how to use an isometric grid to create this cute design, it’ll be fun!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Script Brush
  • Mercury Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Light Pen

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating an Isometric Grid: Learn how to set up an isometric grid in Procreate for accurate angles and dimensions, essential for isometric drawings
  • Sketching and Line Art: Master the art of sketching out your garden design and refining it into clean line art, using the isometric grid as a guide
  • Layering and Color Application: Understand how to efficiently use layers for different elements like grass, water, rocks, and structures, and apply colors effectively
  • Final Touches with Line Art: Enhance the final piece with subtle line art, adding crispness and definition to various elements
Characters

Anime Girl

Ready for a fun Procreate project? Let’s draw a charming anime girl together! In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you’ll learn essential skills for digital art. We’ll start with basic shapes and guidelines, then smoothly transition to sketching, line art, and finally, coloring with shadows and highlights.

Brushes used:

  • 6B Pencil
  • Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Basic Shapes and Guidelines: Learn to use circles and lines to form the basic structure of the character and additional elements
  • Symmetry Tool: Use the Symmetry tool for balanced features but turns it off for non-symmetrical elements like surrounding characters
  • Refining Sketches: Transition from rough shapes to more defined sketches, adding details to the character and environment
  • Line Art Techniques: Gain skills in creating clean, varied line weights for more dynamic artwork
  • Flat Coloring and Shading: You’ll learn to use clipping masks and different layers to add flat colors, shadows, and highlights, bringing depth to your artwork