Brushes used:

• 6B Pencil
• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using the Isometric Grid: Learn to use the isometric drawing guide and adjust grid settings for precise perspective.
• Sketching Basic Shapes: Break down furniture and objects into simple geometric forms aligned with the grid.
• Creating Clean Line Art: Use inking brushes to refine shapes, incorporating playful, rounded edges for a stylized look.
• Applying Color Efficiently: Use reference layers and drag-and-drop fills to quickly color different elements.
• Adding Shadows for Depth: Use clipping masks and multiply layers to create soft, directional shadows for realism.

Brushes used:

• Monoline
• Nikko Rull
• Quoll
• Studio Pen
• Tinderbox
• Oberon
• Freycinet
• Burnt Tree
• Flicks
• Inka

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layering for depth: Build hills in layers, placing darker tones in the foreground and lighter ones in the background to create a sense of depth.
• Adding texture with Alpha Lock: Use Alpha Lock and brushes like the Quoll and Nikko Rull to create painterly textures and blended gradients.
• Painting a wonky house: Construct a playful house with simple shapes, layering elements like the roof and windows for a fun, slightly offbeat look.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Round Chalk
• Carbon Stick
• Hatcher

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Building a Balanced Sketch
  Use simple circles and rough guidelines to construct a raccoon with cartoony proportions and expressive facial features.
• Layering Base Colors with a Soft Look
  Instead of stark black and white, warm orange and brown tones create a more inviting feel, blending for natural depth.
• Adding Fur Textures for a Hand-Drawn Effect
  Use chalk and charcoal brushes to create scruffy, layered fur that gives the raccoon personality.
• Enhancing the Eyes for Expressiveness
  Large, round pupils and soft shading add depth and a lifelike sparkle to the raccoon’s gaze.
• Refining with Highlights and Whiskers
  Finishing touches, like delicate whiskers and subtle background textures, complete the illustration with a polished yet organic look.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline Brush
• Wet Sponge Brush
• Pine Trees Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Mercury Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating layered landscapes: Build hills, lakes, and a foreground with color blending and Gaussian blur for depth and texture
• Drawing trees and vegetation: Apply the Pine Trees and Spackle brushes to add natural details and textures to landscapes
• Designing and detailing structures: Craft a 3D cabin with some simple steps

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Studio Pen
• Sword Grass Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Custom Canvas and Color Palette: Learn how to set up a custom-sized canvas, import color palettes, and adjust layers to start your project
• Mastering Layer Techniques: Use alpha lock, clipping masks, and layer pinching to organize and enhance your artwork efficiently
• Using Adjustment Tools: Add effects like Gaussian blur and bloom to create gradients, glows, and a sense of depth
• Symmetry and QuickShape Tools: Create mirrored designs and perfect shapes like circles and straight lines with ease

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Drawing Basic Shapes: Use the Procreate’s Quick Shape tool to create the base shapes for the penguin
• Create a Paper Cutout Effect in Procreate: Learn what steps to take to make your illustration look as if it’s cut out from paper
• Symmetry Tool use: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to create simple snowflakes to add extra interest to your winter illustration
• Alpha Lock for Shading: Add soft gradients without going outside of the shape you want to paint on

Brushes used:

• Base Painter
• Shader Brush
• Flow Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Standard Blender
• Overlay Brush
• Light Shader
• Dark Shader
• Soft Airbrush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting Up Reference and Canvas: Easily set up a reference image by dragging it into a split screen or using Procreate’s built-in reference feature
• Creating a Base Shape: Use the Base Painter brush to create a solid base layer, starting with dark, muted colors for an opaque pumpkin shape
• Shading and Layer Masking: Apply Alpha Lock and use the Shader brush to add depth, darkening the lower areas for dimensional shading without affecting the background
• Refining with Texture: Utilize Flo Darka and Flo Lighta to add subtle details and texture, giving the pumpkin a realistic appearance while building up soft creases
• Adjusting and Blending: Use the Liquify tool and smudge tools for final adjustments, then add highlights and refine edges for a smooth, natural fade into the background

Brushes used:

• Basic Flo Brush
• Flo Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Darken Line
• Lighten Line
• Lashes Brush
• Standard Blender

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building up shadow and light: Gradually layers shadows with darker colors and overlays, focusing on natural eye creases, the pupil, and the edges of the iris to bring depth to the drawing
• Refining details with precision brushes: Uses the “Darken Line” and “Lighten Line” brushes to create crisp, clean lines for the iris and eyelashes, adding texture and definition
• Creating a colorful iris: Incorporates a mix of bright colors like purples, greens, blues, and yellows to form a vibrant, rainbow-like iris, blending hues smoothly for a lifelike effect
• Adding highlights for realism: Enhances the 3D effect by adding reflective highlights on the tear duct, lower eyelid, and iris, making the eye appear moist and shiny
• Smudging for softness: Softens transitions between shadows and highlights, using rounded motions to maintain definition while achieving a smooth blend