Stylized Character Portrait
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the full process of drawing a stylized character portrait in Procreate—think a bit of a Disney vibe! We’ll start with a simple sketch, build up the colors, add facial features, hair, and finish it all off with some soft background texture. I’ll explain everything step by step, so even if you’re just getting started with character drawing, you can totally follow along. Grab the free color palette or play around with your own colors—let’s make something fun and unique together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Monoline
- Oberon
- Quoll
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry for sketching and refining character features
You’ll learn how to activate Procreate’s symmetry tool for balanced facial construction and refine key elements like the eyes and jawline. - Building a stylized character with Disney proportions
The tutorial explains how to exaggerate facial proportions—larger eyes, compact facial spacing—to achieve a Disney-style look. - Layer-based coloring with alpha lock and clipping masks
You’ll see how to organize flat colors, apply shadows, highlights, and blush using alpha lock and clipping masks efficiently. - Customizing details like hair texture and shine
Using brushes like Oberon, you’ll add lively hair texture and subtle light effects, enhancing your character’s realism and style. - Enhancing your portrait with subtle background texture
The final touch involves using artistic brushes to softly color the background, giving the portrait a polished, cohesive feel.
