Creatures

Cute Little Bird

Want to create an adorable bird illustration in Procreate? This easy-to-follow tutorial walks you through every step, from sketching the basic shapes to adding texture and shading for a polished, stylized look. You can fully customize the colors and details to make it your own!

Brushes used:

  • Round Chalk Brush
  • Round Chalk Pencil
  • Medium Nozzle

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using basic shapes to build structure: Start with simple circles and ovals for the head, body, and wings, adjusting them for a natural composition.
  • Creating texture with brush techniques: Use the Round Chalk Pencil and Medium Nozzle to add a soft, painterly texture and feather-like details.
  • Layering and blending colors: Apply soft gradients and highlights to add depth, using alpha lock to contain shading within the shapes.
  • Adding final details with freehand strokes: Enhance the illustration with stylized feather marks, a rosy cheek, and a curved branch for a complete composition.

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