Easter Bunny
In this playful and vibrant Easter-themed tutorial, we’re ditching perfectionism and diving into expressive painting techniques with bold strokes and joyful color. The goal? A colorful, painterly Easter Bunny holding an egg, surrounded by an energetic, texture-rich background. It’s loose, fun, and totally about enjoying the process over precision.
Brushes used:
- Turpentine
- Styx
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Using Alpha Lock to Keep It Neat: We turn on Alpha Lock to shade and add details without coloring outside the lines—super handy for keeping things tidy while staying expressive.
- Creating a Loose, Textured Background: By layering big, bold strokes with different brushes and colors, we build a playful, textured base that sets the mood for the whole piece.
- Working with Layers for Flexibility: Each part—bunny, egg, background—gets its own layer, so we can easily tweak things as we go without messing anything up. Super helpful!
- Keeping Things Messy and Fun: Instead of aiming for perfection, we focus on bold shapes, playful lines, and just going with the flow—perfect for building confidence and enjoying the process.
Cat on a Roof
In this super fun and easy Procreate tutorial, we’re going to paint a dreamy, starry night scene—complete with a glowing sky, textured rooftops, and of course, a cute little cat looking up at the stars. We’ll be using only brushes that are already in Procreate, and I’ll walk you through every single step so you can follow along with ease. I’ve also chosen a nice tall canvas for this one to really emphasize the sky—can’t wait to see what you’ll create! Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Quoll
- Niko Rull
- Oberon
- Flicks
- Splatter
- Soft Brush
- Tinderbox
Canvas Size:
- 1500 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Blending painterly gradients: Using the Quoll brush with varied pressure to create rich color transitions while preserving texture in the sky.
- Layering textures with alpha lock: Learn to use Alpha lock to shade and texturize areas like the roof, chimney, and cat without coloring outside their shapes.
- Adding atmosphere with light effects: Use glow layers, splatter brushes, and the Bloom effect to enhance the dreamy night vibe with starry accents and a glowing moon.
House with a Garden
This tutorial is pure springtime joy. We’re painting a cheerful, impressionistic house nestled in a colorful, blooming garden, and you’ll only need two brushes to make it happen. No need for perfection—this style thrives on loose, expressive strokes. It’s such a fun, forgiving process, perfect for getting into that warm-weather creative vibe. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flotastic Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Layering for texture and depth: You learn how to gradually build up detail by layering shapes and brushstrokes from background to foreground, using size and opacity variations.
- Color mixing through brushwork: Instead of blending, you apply a variety of shades with deliberate dabs and strokes to create depth and vibrancy, especially in the foliage and flowers.
- Adding detail through controlled brush size: By gradually decreasing brush size and switching colors, you create the illusion of detailed flowers, windows, and textures without overworking.
- Using Alpha Lock for clean shading and accents: Alpha Lock becomes essential in keeping your textures and highlights inside the shapes—especially on elements like the roof, windows, and clouds.
Tree with Hearts
In this tutorial, we’re making a simple yet stunning heart tree design, perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or just showing someone you care. Using a carefully crafted brush pack and color palette, we’ll layer watercolor effects to create soft, artistic textures. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Hearts Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Watery Brush Pen
- Half Loaded Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building a tree structure
Sketching the trunk and branches with organic strokes, keeping branches thinner as they extend outward. - Adding realistic bark texture
Using Alpha Lock and a textured brush to create natural, streaky bark details. - Creating watercolor heart foliage
Layering heart stamps, blending edges with wet brushes, and softening shapes for a watercolor effect. - Enhancing depth with masks and smudging
Using layer masks and smudge tools to create a soft, realistic bleed effect in the hearts. - Painting textured grass and ground
Mixing colors with wet brushes and adding expressive strokes for a natural grassy base.
Cute Fox
Welcome to this simple and fun tutorial for creating a charming, painterly fox in Procreate! Using just the default brushes, you’ll learn to craft expressive strokes and vibrant textures while keeping things light and easy.
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
Cute Bird
Let’s create something fun and painterly—a cute little bird! Follow along as we sketch, layer, and paint using bold colors and textures to bring this imaginary bird to life. You can use my color palette or your own to make it unique. Let’s have fun!
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
Painterly Avocado
Grab your digital painting brushes! It’s time for some more expressive painterly fun. This time we’ll use a reference photo and paint this lovely avocado. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Oil Paint Brush
- Broad and Smeary
- Smeary Damp
- Random Strokes Brush
- Lighten Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Tapered Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Blending with the Broad and Smeary brush: This technique creates a natural transition between colors and enhances the painterly texture
- Experimenting with light and shadow: Utilizing brushes like Multiply and Lighten to play with value without losing texture, adding depth and realism to the artwork
- Final touches with texture overlays: Adding subtle texture using overlay layers and the Random Strokes brush to bring a cohesive feel to the painting
- Layer masks for controlled texture: Using layer masks to selectively add texture and highlights, maintaining control over the final look
Watercolor Mountain
For this tutorial we’re diving into a fun and impressionistic watercolor landscape in Procreate. We’ll explore easy steps to create a mountain scene with a unique, messy style. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Wash Brush
- Water Bleed Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Water Pen
- Pine Trees Brush
- Tinder Box Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Various Brushes: Master the use of different brushes for creating washes, textures, and details to achieve a realistic watercolor effect
- Blending Colors: Learn techniques for blending colors smoothly using the smudge tool and layering to create depth and variation
- Layering Elements: Understand how to layer different elements like mountains, trees, and rocks to build a cohesive landscape composition
- Adding Realistic Details: Discover methods to add fine details and textures to enhance the overall realism of your digital painting
- Creating Reflections: Practice creating water reflections and shadows to add a dynamic and realistic touch to your scene
Painterly Fall Landscape
I love creating painterly, expressive paintings and letting go of perfectionism. There’s such a joy in creating these expressive strokes. This time we’ll be painting this lovely, early Fall landscape. The weather in the Netherlands feels more like Fall than Summer, so I guess that’s what inspired me 😆 I hope you’ll enjoy it!
Brushes used:
- Nikko Rull Brush
- Smeary Dry Brush
- Tapered Brush
- Dry Mixer Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Colors Effectively:
Learn to layer colors to add depth and realism, giving your painting a vibrant and dynamic look. - Using Reflection Techniques:
Develop techniques for creating realistic water reflections, enhancing the overall composition. - Blending for Natural Effects:
Improve your blending skills to achieve natural, smooth transitions in your painting, especially in areas like clouds and reflections