Realistic Rose
Let me guide you through the process of painting a realistic rose in a glass vase. We’ll start with a rough sketch, then we’ll lay down the base colors and finally we’ll start rendering everything. I’ll make a canvas on the go and talk about how you can find and adjust the right colors.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Standard Blender
- Light Shader
- Dark Shader
- Basic Flo Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Monoline Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Starting with basic shapes and proportions, using the Basic Sketcher brush
- Layer Management: Effectively using layers for sketching, base coloring, and detailing
- Color Picking: Creating a color palette on the go, with a focus on achieving realistic hues
- Texture and Detailing: Techniques for rendering realistic textures, especially for the rose petals and leaves, using a variety of brushes
- Light and Shadow: Understanding the interplay of light and shadow to bring realism to the rose, leaves, and glass vase
Realistic Egg
In this easy and fun tutorial I will guide you through the steps of creating this realistic looking cracked egg. And I promise you, it’s easy! After following this Procreate tutorial you will have a result that you’ll be proud of.
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Dry Fine Liner Brush
- Light Shader
- Dark Shader
- Dibby Dabby Brush
- Spackle It Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Basic Shapes: Learn to draw and adjust basic shapes like ovals for the egg using the Monoline Brush and liquify tool
- Layering and Masking: Discover the use of layer duplication, masking, and selection tools for creating and controlling cracks in the eggshell
- Shading and Texturing: Master the art of adding shadows, highlights, and textures to give your egg realism. This includes using different brushes and layer blending modes like multiply
Realistic Apple
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
Mountains
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
Bonsai Tree
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
Frog
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
Mountain Landscape
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
Cherry
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
Cupcake
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