Ready to create a stunningly realistic apple with water droplets in Procreate? I will guide you through all the steps. And believe me, it’s pretty easy actually!

Brushes used:

• Basic Flo Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Hatchy Brush
• Barky Brush
• Dark Shader
• Basic Sketcher
• Lighten Line Brush
• Scratchy Mixer

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes and Textures: Learn to draw a perfect circle for the apple base, using the monoline brush and liquify tool for shaping. Add depth with shadowing techniques and Gaussian blur for a realistic edge
• Texture Detailing: Master the art of adding texture using various brushes, including Hatchy and Barky brushes, to give your apple a realistic feel
• Highlight and Shadow Play: Enhance realism by strategically adding highlights and shadows. Understand how to use different brushes to create subtle light effects and deepen the color intensity
• Water Droplets: The highlight of this tutorial is learning to draw, shade, and highlight water droplets, making them look incredibly realistic

Jump into a landscape painting session with me on Procreate. This tutorial is all about choosing colors on the fly, figuring out layers, and messing around with brushes, including the trusty Flotastic brush. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got some digital brush miles under your belt, there’s something in here for you. Let’s roll up our sleeves and bring that landscape to life.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Brush
• Soft Brush
• Heavy Metal Brush
• Rustic Decay Brush
• Bruise Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn how to effectively use layers to separate different elements of the landscape, such as the sky, distant mountains, and foreground, to maintain organization and flexibility throughout the painting process
• Color Selection and Adjustment: Discover how to choose base colors, adjust them to suit your scene, and create a cohesive color palette that brings your landscape to life
• Brush Technique: Explore the use of different brushes to achieve a variety of textures, from soft sky transitions to rugged mountain surfaces and delicate snow details

Here’s another fun step by step tutorial! We’ll create this cute bonsai tree together. This tutorial dives deep into creating and refining shapes, from the basic vase to the intricate branches of the bonsai. You’ll learn how to use different brushes for specific textures, like moss and bark, and how to add realistic lighting and shadows to bring your scene to life.

Brushes used:

• Smooth Lines Brush
• Script Brush
• Basic Leaves Brush
• Foliage Brush
• Dibby Dabby Brush
• Forest Brush
• Barky Brush
• Grunge Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Soft Brush
• Medium Brush
• Standard Blender
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Symmetry Tool Utilization: Master the art of creating symmetrical designs for a vase-like shape
• Brush Pressure and Texture Application: Gain proficiency in varying brush pressure for different effects and applying texture to elements like moss, rocks, and bark for a more lifelike appearance
• Lighting and Shadow Techniques: Explore techniques to create and manipulate light and shadow, adding a dramatic effect to your scene

In this intermediate to advanced realism painting tutorial we will paint this lovely frog together. In this video I will guide you through the process of using a grid while sketching to get accurate proportions. A great exercise!

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Standard Blender
• Flotastic Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Canvas Resizing: Demonstrates how to resize the canvas effectively for a project, ensuring the photo and drawing areas are optimally allocated
• Creating and Using Grids: Emphasizes the importance of grids in maintaining proportion and accuracy in sketches, especially for complex subjects like a frog
• Sketch Refinement: Shows the process of refining sketches from a basic outline to a more detailed guide for painting
• Color Selection and Application: Provides insights into choosing and applying colors dynamically, encouraging the practice of adjusting hues as the painting progresses for a more realistic effect
• Detail and Texture: Focuses on adding realistic details and textures, teaching how to use light and shadow effectively to bring a subject to life

In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll paint a stunning landscape together, starting with the simplest of shapes and gradually building up to a richly detailed scene. I’ll take you through every single step of the process, so this Procreate tutorial is suitable for all skill levels. In this tutorial we’ll be using some Procreate brushes from my treasure chest, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get access to all of my free brushes!

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Tarraleah Brush
• Pine Tree Forest Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Clouds Brush
• Twisted Tree Brush
• Eaglehawk Brush
• Wet Acrylic Brush
• Charcoals Brush
• Dry Brush
• Cotton Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Gradient Creation for Sky: Learning to blend colors smoothly to create a soft, transitioning sky background
• Mountain and Terrain Texturing: Techniques for adding texture to mountains and foreground terrain to enhance depth and realism
• Tree Creation: Utilizing various brushes to paint forests and individual trees, incorporating techniques for layering colors to achieve a sense of volume and light direction
• Cloud Painting: Strategies for crafting fluffy, realistic clouds by layering colors and using smudge tools for soft edges

In this Procreate tutorial, you’re taken on a step-by-step journey to create a stunningly realistic cherry, complete with a dynamic splash effect. From the initial circle to the intricate details of the splash, each step is designed to enhance your digital painting skills in Procreate. This tutorial is packed with techniques and tips to bring realism into your digital art!

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Cookie Brush
• Standard Blender
• Basic Flo Brush
• Chalk Pencil Brush
• Water Pen Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Shape Manipulation: You learn to start with a basic circle, use the Liquify tool to adjust its shape, and add a stem, creating a more cherry-like silhouette
• Texture and Lighting: The tutorial covers the use of Alpha Lock for texturing and lighting effects, teaching you to add depth and realism to the cherry
• Creating Droplets: You discover how to draw, shape, and shade droplets on the cherry, using the Selection tool to achieve a realistic wet look
• Splash Effect: A detailed guide on creating a splash effect, including shaping the splash, adding highlights, and using Gaussian blur
• Reflection and Ripple Effects: The final touches include creating water ripples and a reflective splash, enhancing the overall realism of the scene

During this intermediate to advanced level tutorial we’ll create this realistic looking cupcake together. I’ll guide you through all the steps of the process of course and I’ve attached a color palette and a brush pack for easy brush picking.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Smooth Lines Brush
• Grunge Rock Brush
• Make It Lighter Brush
• Make It Darker Brush
• Watercolor Stone Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Dry Fineliner
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 5000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching and Refining: You’ll start with basic shapes to outline the cupcake, then refine your sketch by adjusting opacity and adding layers to perfect your drawing
• Color Blocking: Learn to lay down base colors effectively
• Texture and Shading: This tutorial will teach you how to add texture and depth, transforming flat colors into a lifelike cupcake with layers of cream, chocolate drips, and shiny cherries
• Final Touches: Learn to adjust the overall composition, including tweaking with the liquify tool, adding background gradients, and applying a drop shadow for a polished finish

During this intermediate level tutorial we’ll be creating a realistic looking light bulb. We’ll be making use of the selection tool to get crisp edges for our bulb and use a variety of brushes to get a nice shiny effect. You’ll find a brush pack with all the brushes used attached to this post, along with the color palette.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Smooth Lines Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Lighten Line 2
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Lighten Line
• Light Pen
• Soft Brush
• Bokeh Light Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching with Ease: We start by laying down the bulb’s initial shapes, using the Flotastic Sketcher brush for its versatility and precision
• Applying Base Colors Symmetrically: Procreate’s symmetry tool becomes crucial as we paint the base layers, aiming for balance and visual appeal
• Adding Depth with Shading: Exploring the effects of shadows and highlights allows us to add volume and a sense of realism
• Capturing Glass Texture: We tackle the challenge of glass by manipulating transparency and reflections, perfecting the art of blending colors for a shiny finish
• Creating a Blurry Background: The process extends to crafting a background that sets our bulb apart, using light and shadow to highlight the main subject

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Nikko Rull
• Gesinski Ink
• Shale Brush
• Gloaming Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Brush Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Perfect Shapes: Utilize the quick shape tool combined with the edit shape function to fine-tune arcs and circles
• Layer Management: Master the use of layers, including how to use clipping masks and blending modes like multiply and screen to add depth and detail
• Detailed Adjustments: Employ tools like Gaussian blur and the smudge tool to blend colors seamlessly, enhancing the realism of the eye