Cute Giraffe
Let’s paint something challenging! I think this poké bowl is perfect, there are lots of different shapes and textures, making it a nice ‘puzzle’. In this video I will take you through my process of figuring this ‘puzzle’ out and building a color palette along the way.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Flotastic Brush
- Round Chalk Pencil
- Paper Mixer Brush
- Scratchy Chalk Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Soft Edge Faded
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Applying base colors and building texture: Learn to use layers for each element, flat color application, and brushes like the Flotastic Brush and Round Chalk Pencil to add texture and detail to the illustration
- Adding depth with Multiply layers: Use layers set to Multiply mode for subtle shadowing and use tools like the Soft Edge Faded brush to create 3D effects
- Enhancing highlights with Add layers: Add light effects to edges and features, making the character pop by blending highlights with tools like the Paper Mixer Brush
- Creating a dreamy background and starry atmosphere: Create a complementary background using brushes, smudge tools, and adding stars and sparkles for a whimsical look
Winter Mountains
In this tutorial, we’re creating a magical winter wonderland with tall, dramatic mountains, snowy slopes, and cozy forests. This taller canvas really helps add depth and makes those mountains look even more striking. I’ll walk you through sketching the composition, adding layers for depth, and using simple techniques to get beautiful textures and lighting. Let’s dive in and bring this winter scene to life!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
- Flotastic Brush
- Pine Tree Forest Brush
- Hard Airbrush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Sketching for Composition: Divide the canvas into foreground, middle ground, and background to create a dramatic, well-balanced composition
- Adding Texture and Snow Details: Apply jagged snow shapes and use texture brushes like Flotastic for a painterly effect on snow and mountains
- Efficient Tree Rendering: Combine hand-drawn trees and brush tools to fill forested areas quickly while maintaining variety and detail
Kingfisher
In this detailed Procreate tutorial, we dive into creating a lifelike painting of a kingfisher. I’ll guide you from setting up your canvas to refining the final details of your artwork, blending techniques and colors to capture the essence of this beautiful bird.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush (Airbrushing)
- Studio Pen
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flow Darka Brush
- Flow Lighta Brush
- Darken Line 2 Brush
- Lighten Line 2 Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Barky Brush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Proportion Planning: Begin with a rough sketch to identify large shapes and refine them gradually, considering key landmarks like the eye, beak, and body positioning
- Creating Base Colors and Texture: Establish base colors with opacity-controlled strokes
- Layering and Detailing: Apply the darken and lighten line brushes for shadow and highlight detailing, focusing on feather patterns and fine line work for a realistic look
- Edge Softening and Feather Effects: Use the smudge tool strategically to soften edges and mimic the natural texture of feathers
Cozy Cafe
In this tutorial we’ll create a cozy café scene from scratch. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips and tricks like mastering the selection tool, working with layer masks, and using symmetry to keep everything looking balanced. This project is perfect for experimenting with shadows, textures, and little details that bring your illustration to life. So grab your iPad, open up Procreate, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
- Round Chalk
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Master the Selection Tool: Create precise shapes and forms using the selection tool set to rectangle mode with color fill
- Layer Masks for Non-Destructive Editing: Apply masks to edit parts of the artwork without permanently altering the original design
- Symmetry Guide for Balanced Designs: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to simplify the creation of uniform elements like windows
- Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Add highlights and shading directly on existing shapes for depth and texture
Halloween Cemetery
Halloween is just around the corner, and what better way to get into the spooky spirit than by creating a creepy cemetery scene? In this tutorial, we’ll walk through easy steps to illustrate twisted trees, tombstones, and glowing pumpkins, all set under a dark, eerie sky. Grab your brushes and follow along!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Inka
- Blackburn Brush
- Soft Airbrush
- Rainforest Brush
- Monoline
- Eaglehawk Brush
- Soil Brush
- Wild Grass Brush
- Grunge Brush
- Studio Pen
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching a spooky cemetery composition: Start with rough placements for trees, a sickle moon, tombstones, and pumpkins to create the eerie scene’s foundation
- Creating twisted, creepy trees: Use varying brush sizes to make branches thicker near the trunk and taper off towards the ends, adding to the creepy, twisted effect
- Blending and adding texture: Blur and layer light and dark tones using the Gaussian Blur and various brushes to give your scene depth, mist, and glowing highlights
- Designing and glowing jack-o’-lanterns: Invert colors on the pumpkins, add sinister faces, and use blending modes like “Add” and “Color Dodge” to give them an eerie glow
- Detailing tombstones and grass: Add texture with grunge brushes and layer subtle highlights and shadows to integrate tombstones and grass into the scene
Isometric Art Room
Isometric drawing tutorials are super popular, and after so many requests, I’m excited to bring you this cozy art room tutorial! We’ll go step-by-step, starting from setting up the isometric grid to adding personalized details like windows, plants, and even a desk. By the end, you’ll have your very own art room scene.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Dry Ink
- Studio Pen
- Wet Sponge
- Mad Splashes
- Snow Gum
- Soft Scattery
- Easel
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting up an isometric grid: Learn how to set up your isometric grid for easy isometric drawing
- Building the room’s structure: Create the base and volume for your isometric room by following the grid with precision, forming walls and objects like windows
- Creating clean line art and details: Refine the sketch using the Dry Ink brush for crisp lines and add essential room elements like desks, canvases, and plants
- Adding shadows and depth: Use multiply layers and clipping masks to cast convincing shadows and add depth to your room’s objects
- Drawing Sun Rays: Learn how to create lovely soft sun rays shining in your isometric room
Paradise Tree
Ready to create a stunning landscape in Procreate? In this tutorial, you’ll follow step-by-step instructions to craft a beautiful scene, complete with a detailed tree, textured rocks, and a dramatic sky. You’ll learn how to layer elements, add gradients, and build natural textures, all while keeping the process fun and easy. Grab your iPad, and let’s bring this landscape to life—you’ll be proud of the results!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Copperhead Brush
- Rad Brush
- Mountain Ash Brush
- Stipple 2.0
- Simple Grass Brush
- Hard Airbrush (modified)
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques: Learn to create depth in your landscapes using multiple layers and clipping masks for smooth, editable changes
- Gradient Shading: Use soft brushes and Gaussian Blur to create subtle, realistic gradients in skies, mountains, and rocks
- Custom Brush Adjustments: Modify the Hard Airbrush to add jitter and texture, making it perfect for detailed tree foliage and cloud formations
- Texture Creation: Add visual interest by using different brushes (like Copperhead and Rad Brush) to apply natural textures, enhancing grass, trees, and rocks
- Foreground and Background Elements: Master creating depth with foreground elements like trees and rocks, blending them into the scene with layer masks and shadowing techniques
Your First Landscape Painting
Hey Flocreators! Whether you’re a Procreate pro or just starting out, this landscape tutorial is for everyone. I’ll walk you through each step slowly and clearly. During this tutorial you will learn how to easily create mountains, how to paint clouds and how to make adjustments to Procreate brushes. Make sure your iPad and Apple Pencil are charged, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Turpentine Brush
- Rusted Decay
- Old Beach Brush
- Pine Trees Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Layers and Using Alpha Lock
Add new layers for different parts of your painting and use Alpha Lock to paint within a specific shape without going outside its boundaries - Using Airbrushing Techniques
Apply the Soft Brush from the Airbrushing section to create smooth gradients and soft textures for skies and mist effects. You’ll also learn how to make adjustments to your brushes - Adding Light and Shadow
Simulate light and shadow on mountains using the Turpentine Brush, emphasizing the sun’s position and adding depth with vertical strokes - Creating Realistic Clouds and Light Rays
Modify the Soft Airbrush to make fluffy clouds and use radial symmetry to create stunning light rays emanating from the sun
Sunny Dog
Welcome to another realism tutorial, this time aimed at beginner to intermediate levels. Today, I’ll show you how to trace a photo to create a painting, starting with a cute dog photo. Some people might think tracing is cheating, but as long as you’re honest about it, it’s a great way to learn in my opinion. So let’s have fun!
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