Tree with Hearts
In this tutorial, we’re making a simple yet stunning heart tree design, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or just showing someone you care. Using a carefully crafted brush pack and color palette, we’ll layer watercolor effects to create soft, artistic textures. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Hearts Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Watery Brush Pen
- Half Loaded Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building a tree structure
Sketching the trunk and branches with organic strokes, keeping branches thinner as they extend outward. - Adding realistic bark texture
Using Alpha Lock and a textured brush to create natural, streaky bark details. - Creating watercolor heart foliage
Layering heart stamps, blending edges with wet brushes, and softening shapes for a watercolor effect. - Enhancing depth with masks and smudging
Using layer masks and smudge tools to create a soft, realistic bleed effect in the hearts. - Painting textured grass and ground
Mixing colors with wet brushes and adding expressive strokes for a natural grassy base.
How to draw Eyes
In this week’s tutorial I’d like to show you easy ways to draw eyes for your characters. These are perfect for your children’s book illustration style characters or semi realistic characters. I’ve created a handy practice sheet you can use to try out different styles.
Also, I found this super handy and inspiring website where you can find loads of character design sheets. Just check out their visual library 👍🏻 https://characterdesignreferences.com/
I have also attached a cheat sheet to this post that I made last year for the how to draw a stylized portrait tutorial.
Birthday Cake
Creating a unique, personalized birthday card is so much fun! This tutorial is super easy and will help you create your own unique piece of cake. It will have colorful, decorated layers, lots of candles and you’ll learn how to work with text in Procreate.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Cake Base with Layers: Learn to draw multiple tiers of a cake with clean shapes, using the move and transform tools for resizing and layering.
- Using Liquify for Customization: Master the Liquify tool to adjust drips on the cake.
- Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Discover how to use Alpha Lock to add shadows, highlights, and depth without coloring outside shapes.
- Clipping Mask for Patterns: Apply clipping masks to add diagonal patterns and details to the candles.
- Adding Outlined Text: Learn how to create an outlined text effect in Procreate.
Cute Polar Bear
Let’s paint a cozy, adorable winter bear together in Procreate! This beginner-friendly tutorial shows you how to use just two free brushes included in the app. Along the way, you’ll learn powerful techniques like using Alpha Lock, layer blending modes, and the Smudge Tool, all while creating a cute bear decked out in winter gear. Ready to bring this bear to life? Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Sassafras Brush
- Oberon Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Alpha Lock for controlled shading: Alpha Lock limits your painting to the active layer’s contents, perfect for adding shadows and highlights without going outside the shape
- Layer blending modes like Multiply and Overlay: Multiply enhances shadows, while Overlay introduces subtle atmospheric effects like soft lighting or color accents
- Effective use of the Smudge Tool: Blends strokes and colors for a soft, painterly texture
Happy Bauble
This fun and easy Procreate tutorial walks you through creating an adorable, sparkly holiday bauble while mastering a variety of techniques. It’s packed with tips and tricks to level up your skills in digital drawing and painting. Let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Glowing Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating perfect shapes: Hold your Apple Pencil in place and use the one-finger tap method for precise circles and edges
- Layer management and clipping masks: Organize and isolate elements by stacking layers and applying clipping masks for shading and highlights
- Mastering light and shadow: Add depth with Multiply for shadows and Screen for highlights
- Using Liquify for shape adjustments: Reshape elements like eyes seamlessly with the Liquify tool
- Adding glow and sparkle: Create dynamic lighting effects and glowing stars using the Luminance brushes and blending modes like Color Dodge.
Cartoon Girl Character
In this tutorial, I’ll show you a super easy and fun way to draw a cartoon-style girl character in Procreate. I’ll take you through every step, from setting up your canvas to adding the final touches, and share some of my favorite tips to make the process smooth and enjoyable. With just a few brushes and some simple techniques, you’ll have a cute character in no time! Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shaping Features with Liquify: We’ll use the Liquify tool to tweak shapes like cheeks and eyes to get that perfect cartoon look
- Keeping Layers Organized: I’ll show you how to layer everything neatly and use clipping masks for shading, highlights, and adding details
- Drawing Fun Facial Features: Learn my tricks for creating cartoony proportions with simple guides for the eyes, nose, and mouth
- Using Layer Masks Like a Pro: We’ll use non-destructive editing techniques so you can make adjustments without worrying about mistakes
Cute Fox
Welcome to this simple and fun tutorial for creating a charming, painterly fox in Procreate! Using just the default brushes, you’ll learn to craft expressive strokes and vibrant textures while keeping things light and easy.
Brushes used:
- Old Brush
- Dry Brush
- Gloaming Brush
- Burnt Tree
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating expressive fur textures: Use outward strokes and varied brush sizes for a natural fur effect, highlighting areas with lighter tones for depth
- Adding painterly details with layers: Separate elements like the body, ears, and tail into distinct layers to keep work organized and editable
- Using Alpha Lock and Smudge tools: Alpha Lock refines painting within shapes, while smudge tools blend colors and textures
- Final touches with Bloom and Backgrounds
Adding subtle bloom effects creates a gentle glow, while textured brush strokes bring the background to life
Cute Bird
Let’s create something fun and painterly—a cute little bird! Follow along as we sketch, layer, and paint using bold colors and textures to bring this imaginary bird to life. You can use my color palette or your own to make it unique. Let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smeary Brush
- Opaque Round Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Rake Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching a foundational structure: Start with simple shapes to outline the bird’s head, body, wings, and feet
- Layering and color separation: Use separate layers for different color zones (e.g., yellow and blue areas)
- Detailing with texture and highlights: Use textured brushes and subtle highlights to make the bird’s features more vivid and painterly
- Creating a cohesive background: Use soft, minimal strokes in muted tones to complement the main subject without drawing attention away
Eye Drawing
In this tutorial, we break down the steps for drawing a realistic eye, perfect for beginners whether you’re using Procreate or a traditional pencil. The process is divided into manageable stages to help you confidently sketch, refine, and shade your drawing. Let’s get into it!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing the basic eye structure: Start by sketching the eyeball and eyelids, ensuring the iris and pupil are properly aligned within the eye’s natural curvature
- Shading the eye for realism: Use gentle strokes to create shadows under the eyelids and add volume to the lower lid by drawing two lines that define its thickness
- Adding and refining eyelashes: Carefully place the eyelashes according to their natural direction and curve
- Creating depth in the iris: Use light strokes radiating outward from the center of the iris to mimic the texture, darkening the outer edge for added contrast
- Using highlights to bring the eye to life: Erase areas to introduce highlights in the eye and surrounding areas, especially the tear duct and lower lid, for a more vibrant appearance