Moonlight Owl
In this cozy and fun tutorial, we’re drawing a sweet little owl sitting on a branch, bathed in soft moonlight. We’ll use only free Procreate brushes and a lovely chalky texture to give the whole scene a soft, dreamy look. It’s super beginner-friendly, you don’t need to get everything perfect. I’ll walk you through it step by step, and we’ll take our time building up the background, sketching out branches, and adding in all the little details that bring our owl to life. So grab your iPad, open up Procreate, and let’s start creating something magical together!
Brushes used:
- Miena
- Florentine
- Bandicoot
- Pelion
- Ravenswood
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a soft, textured background
We start with layered pastel strokes to build a dreamy chalky sky that sets the mood, no need to stress, just light strokes and soft blending. - Painting with light and shadow
You’ll learn how to make your owl pop by using gentle highlights and shadows that mimic moonlight, especially fun on the moon and branches. - Adding detail with Alpha Lock and textured brushes
From fluffy feathers to sleepy eyes, we use Alpha Lock to add soft details without worrying about coloring outside the lines. - Tweaking shapes with Liquify and Transform
Not happy with the face or wing? No problem! We’ll use simple tools to adjust shapes on the fly, super handy and flexible. - Layering colors for depth and charm
With just a few dabs and brush strokes, we bring the owl to life using soft blues, warm tones, and light textures that feel playful and sweet.
