Red Panda
In this tutorial we’re drawing something ridiculously cute, a happy little red panda holding a cupcake (because honestly, who doesn’t love cupcakes… or red pandas?). This project is all about clean line art, playful colors, and simple, cartoony shading. We start with a loose sketch, refine it thoughtfully (making intentional line breaks and decisions), then build confident line art with varied line weight. After that, we layer in flat colors, add soft multiply shadows, pop in highlights, and finish everything off with an easy sticker effect for that extra polished touch. Super fun, super sweet, and totally share-worthy.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pe
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Intentional Line Art Decisions
You refine your sketch with purpose, choosing where lines stop, where color replaces outlines, and varying line weight for a more dynamic, polished look. - Using Reference Layers for Easy Coloring
You speed up flat coloring by setting the line art to Reference and using drag-and-drop with Continue Filling for clean results. - Clipping Masks for Clean Color Patterns
You build facial markings, muzzle, ears, and cupcake details using clipping masks, keeping every shape neatly contained. - Simple Multiply Shading
You apply soft, cartoony shadows using Multiply layers at reduced opacity to create depth without overcomplicating the lighting. - Creating a Sticker Effect
You duplicate, alpha lock, blur, and offset layers to create a clean white outline and soft drop shadow for a professional sticker-style finish.
Cozy Mugs
I’ve got a super cozy project for you that’s just perfect for Valentine’s Day, or honestly, any rainy afternoon. We’re drawing two adorable mugs sharing a warm moment indoors while it’s raining outside. From sketch to final lighting touches, I’ll walk you through the full process, layering in cozy details like heart-shaped leaves, a glowing candle, and even a love letter on the table. Don’t worry, we’ll keep things playful and light, with lots of room for your own little creative touches.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building cozy compositions with simple shapes
Start with basic ovals and lines to lay out your scene, then gently build in cozy elements like curtains, windows, and table legs. - Layering your sketch for easy line art
Lower the sketch opacity and add clean lines on top, making decisions early keeps the line art phase fun and relaxing. - Adding dreamy lighting with Bloom and Blur
Create glowing hearts in the sky, cozy steam swirls, and a flickering candle using Bloom, Gaussian Blur, and a touch of color layering. - Using Alpha Lock for shading and texture
Add soft gradients and shadows with the soft brush to create a gentle, lo-fi vibe across your curtains, mugs, and cozy corners. - Finishing with raindrops and texture for atmosphere
Top it all off with stylized raindrops, bloom effects, and a final overlay of noise for that perfect soft, rainy-day feel.
Stylized Santa
Ready to draw something super cute and festive? In this fun and beginner-friendly tutorial, we’re creating a stylized Santa in Procreate, step by step! You don’t need any experience at all; I’ll guide you through everything from the basic shapes to adding those cozy textures that really bring your illustration to life. We’ll keep it simple, playful, and totally stress-free. By the end, you’ll have your own adorable Santa and maybe even a new favorite way to add shading and texture in Procreate!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Spackle it Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shaping with Liquify
Use the Push tool to sculpt your shapes into soft, friendly form, like our bean-shaped Santa face! - Layering with Clipping Masks
Keep things neat and easy by working on separate layers and using clipping masks to add color right where you want it. - Texturing with the Spackle Brush
Add that lovely grainy texture to clothes, the beard, and even the background to really make your Santa pop. - Shading with Alpha Lock
Use Alpha Lock to paint soft shadows and highlights that stay perfectly inside your shapes, so satisfying! - Adding personality with little details
From rosy cheeks to a cozy hat fold, learn how to bring charm and warmth into your illustration with simple touches.
Christmas Elf
Let’s create this adorable little Christmas elf together in Procreate! In this cozy and beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step, from the first sketch to adding texture and even turning your elf into a cute sticker. You’ll learn some handy tricks along the way and, of course, we’ll have lots of fun doing it. So let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Studio Pen
- Nut Grove
- Molesworth
- Dusky
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- How to sketch with symmetry for easier character building
We use the Drawing Guide with Symmetry turned on so that whatever you draw on one side, magically appears on the other, so helpful for keeping things neat! - Adding clean flat colors with layer control
You’ll learn how to work with clipping masks, drawing assist, and a tidy layer structure so your colors stay right where they should be. - Creating soft shadows and textured highlights
Using the Nut Grove brush and alpha lock, we add shading and light that brings our little elf to life, all while keeping that nice soft, textured look. - Finishing touches that make everything pop
We add in sweet details like stitches, little lines, and pattern accents using the Dusky pencil brush, these tiny things make a big difference! - A fun sticker effect using blur and layers
I’ll show you how to make that lovely glow and drop shadow behind your elf so it looks like a real sticker—great for printing or sharing online.
Cute Zombie
You totally got this! In this fun and super easy-to-follow tutorial, I’ll walk you through drawing your very own cute little zombie in Procreate, even if you’ve never drawn anything before. We’ll start with a simple sketch, add fun cartoony details (like wiggly hair and bite marks!), and finish it off with color, shading, and even a sticker-style glow. Grab your Apple Pencil, open up Procreate, and let’s have some fun drawing together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building a sketch from simple shapes
We start with easy shapes to build our zombie, think squished circles, sausage arms, and fun facial features. - Creating line art with playful pressure
Using pressure sensitivity, we play around with line weight to make your illustration feel more alive and dynamic. - Using layers like a pro
From setting a layer to “reference” to layering shadows with clipping masks, I’ll show you exactly how I do it. - Adding color, light, and texture
We use a fun palette to bring our zombie to life with soft shadows, highlights, and a bit of grungy texture (he is a zombie, after all!). - Finishing it off with a sticker effect
I’ll show you a super simple trick to add a white outline and soft shadow, so your zombie pops right off the canvas like a real sticker.
Lots of Dogs
Want to fill your screen with a bunch of goofy, fluffy, silly, and super cute dogs in Procreate? In this tutorial, I’ll take you through every single step. We’re doing the same fun process we did in the “screen full of cats” video—only now it’s all about the dogs. We’ll start with loose blob shapes, turn them into fun little characters with big noses, weird ears, derpy eyes, and then bring them to life with colors, patterns, shading, and highlights. It’s super relaxed, no pressure to be perfect. Just have fun, get creative, and fill your canvas with personality-packed pups!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Start with loose, simple shapes
You begin with overlapping blobs—some tall, some round, some peeking from behind. No need to think too hard, just fill the canvas! - Build quirky, expressive faces
Mix and match ears, eyes, snouts, mouths, and fur to create a fun variety of dog personalities—from confused to mischievous to full-on floofball. - Inking with style and pressure play
Using the Studio Pen, you trace over your sketches while playing with pressure to get dynamic, playful line variation. - Organize colors and patterns in layers
By using separate layers for different dog colors, you can easily add spots, patches, ears, and snouts with freedom and control. - Add depth with shading and highlights
You’ll use multiply layers for shadows and a screen layer for those subtle bright touches—perfect for snouts and shiny eyes.
Sunny Room
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through every single step to create this cozy little room in Procreate. We’ll keep it nice and simple—learning all about perspective, layering, shading, and adding those fun little details that bring your drawing to life. I’ll explain everything in a calm and easy way so you can follow along and end up with something you’ll be really proud of. So grab your iPad, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Dry Ink
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting up and using a perspective grid
Learn how to activate Procreate’s perspective guide and drawing assist to ensure your lines follow accurate one-point perspective. - Creating layered compositions with clipping masks and blending modes
Master the use of multiple layers and clipping masks to organize your artwork logically and apply shadows and lighting non-destructively. - Sketching and refining with both geometric and organic shapes
Move from structured, perspective-based sketches to more fluid, organic details that bring life and character to your illustration. - Coloring with a cohesive palette and layering techniques
Apply a thoughtful color palette while using different layers for walls, furniture, and decor, ensuring everything is clean and easy to edit. - Adding depth with shadows and light effects
Use multiply layers for realistic shadows and the “add” blend mode for gentle, glowing light rays that enhance the scene’s atmosphere.
Stylized Character Portrait
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the full process of drawing a stylized character portrait in Procreate—think a bit of a Disney vibe! We’ll start with a simple sketch, build up the colors, add facial features, hair, and finish it all off with some soft background texture. I’ll explain everything step by step, so even if you’re just getting started with character drawing, you can totally follow along. Grab the free color palette or play around with your own colors—let’s make something fun and unique together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Monoline
- Oberon
- Quoll
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry for sketching and refining character features
You’ll learn how to activate Procreate’s symmetry tool for balanced facial construction and refine key elements like the eyes and jawline. - Building a stylized character with Disney proportions
The tutorial explains how to exaggerate facial proportions—larger eyes, compact facial spacing—to achieve a Disney-style look. - Layer-based coloring with alpha lock and clipping masks
You’ll see how to organize flat colors, apply shadows, highlights, and blush using alpha lock and clipping masks efficiently. - Customizing details like hair texture and shine
Using brushes like Oberon, you’ll add lively hair texture and subtle light effects, enhancing your character’s realism and style. - Enhancing your portrait with subtle background texture
The final touch involves using artistic brushes to softly color the background, giving the portrait a polished, cohesive feel.
Full Body Character
I’m super excited to bring you this in-depth Procreate tutorial where we’ll draw a full-body cartoon character together, Disney-style! I’ll guide you through every step—from the first sketchy lines all the way to adding color, texture, and personality. Whether you’re just getting into character design or want to refine your process, I’ve packed this one with tips, tricks, and layer-friendly techniques to keep things flowing smoothly. Let’s get sketching and bring this sassy, stylish character to life!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Flotastic Hair brush
- Base Painter
- Line Brush
- Flotastic Inker
- Flat Painter
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Understanding gesture and proportion for cartoon characters: You learn how to create a balanced, expressive pose with a stylized head-to-body ratio typical of cartoon styles.
- Building volume and form through refined sketching: You develop shapes like arms, legs, hands, and facial structure with attention to anatomy and stylized exaggeration.
- Layer management and coloring workflow: The tutorial covers how to build up layers for skin, clothing, and details, using alpha lock and clipping masks for clean results.
- Hair rendering with stylized texture techniques: You explore how to use custom brushes to create dynamic, voluminous curly hair with depth and character.
- Adding expressive facial features and highlights: Focus is placed on shaping eyes, lips, and eyebrows to bring emotion to the character, using highlights and shadows effectively.