Brushes used:

• 6B Pencil
• Soft Brush
• Dry Ink
• Studio Pen
• Larapuna
• Gouache
• Basic Flo
• Oberon
• Ink Bleed

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building a Sketch with Simple Shapes
  Start with circles and ovals to form the head and body, refining with additional features like ears, snout, and legs.
• Creating Clean Line Art
  Use the Dry Ink brush for a textured, forgiving outline, adjusting pressure for varied line thickness.
• Applying Flat Colors and Shading
  Use a separate layer for base colors, adding shadows with Multiply mode and highlights with Add mode for depth.
• Adding Painterly Textures
  Blend colors using the Larapuna brush and Smudge tool to achieve a soft, natural paint-like effect.
• Enhancing the Background
  Use artistic brushes for abstract textures, adding layers of grass and light to complete the scene.

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:

• 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

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

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline
• Studio Pen
• Soft Edge Faded
• Spackle it!
• Hair Textured

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

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

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

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:

• Round Chalk Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Studio Pen
• Round Chalk Pencil

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layering Techniques for Dimension
  Discover how to create depth by stacking and managing layers for the background, midground, and foreground
• Texturing with Chalk and Spackle it Brushes
  Learn to add visual interest with rough textures for natural elements, from trees to foggy skies
• Organized Shading with Alpha Lock
  Apply shading precisely within each element, from landscape features to the character, using Alpha Lock