During this easy tutorial we’ll be creating a colorful retro doodle! We’ll be using some photos as a base, so the process is really easy. You can use the same technique for loads of different objects 😃

Here are links to the photos we use during this tutorial:

• Controller
• Camera
• Cassette Tape

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Dry Ink

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Photo Manipulation: Learn to rearrange and resize photos on your canvas, setting the stage for your doodles
• Creating Outlines: Master the use of the Dry Ink brush to trace and simplify your objects into basic, doodle-like shapes
• Quick Shapes: Utilize Procreate’s Quick Shape feature for perfect circles and straight lines, making your doodles look crisp
• Coloring Techniques: Explore harmonious color selection and apply flat colors using the Monoline brush for a cohesive look
• Adding Shadows and Highlights: Discover how to use layer blending modes like Multiply and Screen to add depth and dimension to your doodles

In this tutorial I’ll show you an easy way to create colorful animal portraits drawing over a photo. It’s a fun technique that gives an amazing result. Have fun!

Brushes used:

• Inka
• Round Brush
• Dry Flat Marker

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Expressive Outlines: Using the Inka brush, discover how to trace the animal’s outline with pressure sensitivity, varying line thickness for a dynamic effect
• Adding Color and Texture: Explore techniques to layer colors and textures beneath the outline layer, using brushes like the Round Brush and Dry Flat Marker for diverse effects
• Balancing Color and Shape: Gain insights on balancing colors, adding varied shapes, and adjusting the overall composition by turning off the photo layer to assess color balance

Skills Learned:

• Simplifying Shapes: Begin by breaking down hands and feet into their most basic forms. For hands, think of the palm as a rectangular block and group the fingers together before detailing individual ones. This method helps in reducing complexity
• Understanding Structure: Pay attention to the underlying structure of hands and feet. Noticing the arches in fingers and toes, as well as the volume and cushions where the digits attach to the palm or foot, is crucial
• Proportion and Alignment: Learn to measure distances between joints and ensure that the width of the wrist is narrower than the palm. Recognize that fingers and toes are not uniformly straight but have varying lengths and alignments

In this more advanced level tutorial I will show you the process of painting this lovely landscape with a castle. Will start with a rough sketch and then start color blocking, slowly building up the detail of this piece.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Flotastic Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Flotastic Blender
• Dabby Brush
• Barky Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Foundations: We will start with a basic sketch of the castle, focusing on perspective and structure
• Layer Management: Efficiently use layers for different castle parts and the background
• Color Blocking: We’ll explore blocking in colors for various elements, such as the background, castle, and foreground
• Detailing and Texturing: Delve into adding details and textures to the castle, using different brushes for varied effects
• Color Tweaking and Final Touches: Learn how to tweak colors for dramatic effect, adjust lighting, and add final touches like reflections and noise for a cohesive look

In this delightful Procreate tutorial, we dive into the whimsical world of doodle creation! Creating these colorful doodles is super fun and relaxing. And following my step by step instructions it’s super easy!

Brushes used:

• Chalk Pencil
• Fineliner Brush
• Script Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Learn to sketch with the Chalk Pencil, using simple shapes to build complex doodles. Emphasis is placed on using Quick Shape for perfect ovals and clean lines
• Layer Utilization: Discover the advantage of using multiple layers for different elements, allowing easy rearrangement and adjustments during the creative process
• Line Work: Master the art of clean line work with the Fineliner Brush, including varying line weights for added visual interest
• Coloring and Patterns: Explore efficient coloring methods using a reference layer and adding playful patterns for more intricate designs
• Shading and Highlighting: Understand how to add depth and dimension to your doodles by applying shadows and highlights, considering the light source for consistency

Skills Learned:

• Sketching from the Outside In: Starting with angular, box-like outlines to capture the overall shape before moving inward for details
• Sketching from the Inside Out: Visualizing and constructing the animal’s form with basic shapes like circles, cylinders, and rectangles
• Utilizing References and Anatomy: The importance of using reference images and understanding animal anatomy for accurate sketches
• Creating a Feedback Loop: Comparing your sketches to references or basic shapes overlaid on your work to identify and correct mistakes

In this advanced tutorial we will take a complex photo and turn it into a more stylized digital painting. The original photo was created by Steve Roe: https://www.redbubble.com/people/phrames/works/31098852-incheon-rain-2 Please make sure to credit the original photographer when sharing your work.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Brush Pack

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using a Perspective Grid: You’ll learn how to set up a perspective grid in Procreate, helping to maintain accurate proportions and perspectives throughout your drawing.
• Layer Management: The tutorial emphasizes the importance of organizing layers, especially when dealing with complex scenes
• Selection Tool for Crisp Edges: Using the selection tool to create clean, sharp edges, essential for detailed architectural elements
• Color Blocking: You’ll see how blocking in colors can lay the groundwork for the detailed work that follows, helping to separate elements in the scene
• Adding Glow Effects: The tutorial explores techniques for adding glow effects to neon signs and lights, adding a realistic touch to the digital painting.

Skills Learned:

• Sketching from Big to Small Shapes: Start with the overarching shapes of your landscape, such as mountains and clouds, before honing in on the details. This technique helps in laying down the basic structure of your sketch
• Creating Depth through Line Weight and Texture: Learn how to use varying line weights and textures to differentiate between the foreground, midground, and background, enhancing the depth and dimensionality of your sketches
• Creative Freedom in Composition: Break away from strictly adhering to reference images or real-life views by rearranging elements in your landscape. This encourages unique compositions and personal expression in your artwork
• Thumbnail Sketching for Composition Exploration: Develop quick thumbnail sketches to explore different compositions and perspectives before selecting your favorite to develop further. This practice boosts creativity and helps in visualizing various possibilities

Skills Learned:

• Differentiating Textures: You’ll learn to distinguish between smooth and rough textures, noting how smooth textures have gradual transitions between light and dark areas, while rough textures display a more pronounced contrast
• Capturing Reflectiveness: Understanding the reflectiveness of surfaces helped us grasp how to depict various materials accurately, from shiny, smooth surfaces to more matte, textured ones
• The Importance of Edges: You’ll discover how the edges of objects contribute to the texture’s appearance, with smooth objects having crisp edges and rougher objects having more blurred or undefined edges.