Creatures

Love Birds

In this Procreate tutorial, we’re drawing something super sweet, two adorable love birds surrounded by hearts, flowers, and lots of cheerful textures. It’s a perfect little project for Valentine’s Day, but really, you can make this any time you want to spread a little love. I’ll walk you through all the steps, from sketch to final texture, and by the end, you’ll have a lovely piece you can gift or share with someone special. So, grab your iPad and let’s have some fun together!

Brushes used:

  • Studio Pen
  • Philosopher Falls
  • Night Heron
  • Pelion

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using layers and clipping masks with confidence
    Learn how to stack and organize your layers smartly so nothing ever gets messy, even with all the added elements.
  • Building characters with playful shapes
    We’re creating cute bean-shaped birds and adding personality through color, shape, and detail, no stress if it’s not perfect!
  • Filling a background with balance and charm
    Add hearts, branches, leaves, and flowers while keeping your composition nicely balanced and full of energy.
  • Bringing illustrations to life with texture
    Use gouache and pencil brushes to give your drawing warmth, depth, and that handmade feel, so satisfying!
  • Finishing touches that make it pop
    From rosy cheeks and wing patterns to flower dots and floating hearts, you’ll learn how small details make a big difference.


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