During this intermediate level tutorial we’ll be creating a realistic looking light bulb. We’ll be making use of the selection tool to get crisp edges for our bulb and use a variety of brushes to get a nice shiny effect. You’ll find a brush pack with all the brushes used attached to this post, along with the color palette.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Smooth Lines Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Lighten Line 2
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Lighten Line
• Light Pen
• Soft Brush
• Bokeh Light Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching with Ease: We start by laying down the bulb’s initial shapes, using the Flotastic Sketcher brush for its versatility and precision
• Applying Base Colors Symmetrically: Procreate’s symmetry tool becomes crucial as we paint the base layers, aiming for balance and visual appeal
• Adding Depth with Shading: Exploring the effects of shadows and highlights allows us to add volume and a sense of realism
• Capturing Glass Texture: We tackle the challenge of glass by manipulating transparency and reflections, perfecting the art of blending colors for a shiny finish
• Creating a Blurry Background: The process extends to crafting a background that sets our bulb apart, using light and shadow to highlight the main subject