Brushes used:

• Smeary Damp
• Round Smeary
• Dry Mixer
• Thin Lines
• Rake Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using a dark base layer: Start with a dark color for the background, enhancing depth and richness in the painting
• Layer management: Separate different elements (e.g., jar, tangerines, flowers) into different layers for easier manipulation and detail work
• Smudging and blending: Use brushes to smudge and blend colors directly on the canvas, creating smooth transitions and realistic textures
• Adjusting colors on the go: Continuously refine colors by dropping them into the palette and adjusting their saturation and brightness as needed

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Wash Brush
• Tinder Box
• Wet Paper Base
• Round Watery Brush
• Layering Brush
• Half Loaded Brush
• Splatter Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Resizing the Canvas: Learn how to resize your canvas in Procreate to accommodate more elements in your artwork
• Blending Edges with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to seamlessly blend elements together for a cohesive look
• Adding Perspective and Depth: Create the illusion of depth with perspective lines and overlapping elements
• Layering Watercolor Effects: Master the technique of layering watercolor effects to add richness and texture to your painting
• Using Highlights and Textures: Add finishing touches with highlights and paper textures to enhance the watercolor effect

Brushes used:

• Round Chalk Pencil
• Tinder Box
• Wet Paper Base
• Round Watery Brush
• Wash Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using the Drawing Guide and Drawing Assist: Learn how to use these tools to make your sketches more accurate and easier to follow
• Creating Loose and Wonky Lines: Embrace imperfection in your line art to add character and a natural feel to your drawing
• Layering Watercolor Effects: Understand how to layer colors and use Procreate brushes to achieve a watercolor look
• Adding Light with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to bring back light in specific areas and add depth to your painting
• Highlighting with White Gel Pen Effects: Add final touches and highlights to your piece using a white color brush for a gel pen effect

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Wash Brush
• Round Watery Brush
• Styx Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Drawing Perfect Circles: Utilize the Monoline Brush with snapping to draw and center perfect circles
• Layer Masking: Add and manipulate layer masks to refine shapes and effects
• Creating Watercolor Effects: Use the Wash Brush and Round Watery Brush to simulate watercolor textures in the sky and water
• Selection and Clipping Masks: Effectively use selection tools and clipping masks to add depth and layers to the painting

Brushes used:

• Smeary Damp Brush
• Rake Brush
• Tapered Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Demonstrates how to create a complex scene with multiple layers, ensuring each element remains editable and organized
• Expressive Brush Strokes: Encourages the use of varied brush strokes to add energy and movement to the painting, showcasing how different brushes can achieve unique textures

Heya Flocreators! Dive into our latest Procreate painting tutorial and master the art of creating a breathtaking painterly sunflower field in just 35 minutes. I designed this step-by-step guide in my Flo lab and it’s perfect both beginners and seasoned Flocreators using Procreate. Learn to use the brushes that come with Procreate to bring your impressionistic landscapes to life.

Brushes used:

• Acrylic Brush
• Turpentine Brush
• Inker Brush
• Thylicine Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Base Layer and Ground Plane: Learn how to lay down the initial colors for your landscape
• Texture and Detailing: Master the use of the Turpentine brush to add texture and depth to your painting, making the scene come alive with expressive brushstrokes
• Sky and Cloud Formation: Explore techniques to create a dynamic sky, using a blend of colors and the smudge tool to craft clouds with a realistic, fluffy appearance
• Final Touches and Lighting: Discover how to add final touches that enhance the overall lighting and composition, including a vignette effect to focus the viewer’s attention

Here’s a fun and easy watercolor tutorial for you! We’ll use a variety of watercolor brushes (which you will find attached) to create a lovely watercolor poppy flower. It’s the perfect project to get used to working with watercolor brushes.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketch Brush
• Round Watery Brush
• Dab Brush
• Small Brush
• Half Loaded Brush
• Wet Mixer Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching: You’ll start with a simple sketch, learning to lay down the basic structure of your flower with confidence and clarity
• Layering Colors: Discover the art of building up colors gradually, starting with light washes and adding depth with darker hues and varied tones for a rich, dimensional look
• Detailing and Texturing: Learn to add details and texture, from the delicate outlines of petals to the subtle variations in the flower’s center
• Background Creation: Create a softly blurred background with abstract shapes and colors, adding depth and context to your flower, making it truly stand out

In less than 20 minutes, you’ll transform a blank canvas into a work of art that’s bursting with color and personality. By following step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to create this painterly, colorful bird. This project is perfect for beginners in Procreate!

Brushes used:

• Oberon Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Shape Building: Starting with a simple oval for the body and adding elements like the tail, wings, and beak to construct the bird’s basic form
• Layering Techniques: Learn to work with multiple layers for different parts of the bird, enhancing organization and editing capabilities
• Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock: Utilize these powerful tools for precise coloring within shapes and adding textures without affecting the base layer
• Color Blending & Texturing: Explore the use of the smudge tool with the Oberon brush to blend colors seamlessly and create a painterly texture
• Expressive Coloring: Experiment with a vibrant color palette to bring your bird to life, using varying brush sizes and opacity to add depth and interest

It’s time for another fun watercolor painting tutorial! In this tutorial I will show you how you can combine landscape brushes with watercolor brushes to get this wonderful effect. It’ll be like real watercolor painting, but with some digital magic.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Round Watery Brush
• Foliage Brush
• Blobby Foliage Brush
• Loaded Brush Pen
• Soft Pastel Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching the Composition: Learn to create a basic sketch using the Basic Sketcher brush, setting the foundation for your forest scene with shapes for paths, foliage, and trees
• Layering Techniques: Master the art of working from back to front and light to dark, a crucial skill in creating depth and realism in watercolor art
• Creating Foliage: Use the Foliage and Blobby Foliage brushes to create realistic, textured foliage, enhancing the natural feel of your forest
• Watercolor Effects: Discover how to use the Round Watery Brush to add transparent, watercolor-like effects to your painting, achieving a soft and blended look