Creatures

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

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