Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Base Painter Brush
• Standard Blender
• Lighten Line Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Creating a Dynamic Background: Start with a dark base and use soft gradients to establish depth and atmosphere for the bubble’s setting
• Using Layers Effectively: Divide elements into layers (background, foreground, and bubble) for better control and easy adjustments during painting
• Detailing with Highlights: Incorporate crisp and soft highlights to enhance the bubble’s reflective surface and mimic realistic ice patterns

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Flotastic Brush
• Round Chalk Pencil
• Paper Mixer Brush
• Scratchy Chalk Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Soft Edge Faded
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Applying base colors and building texture: Learn to use layers for each element, flat color application, and brushes like the Flotastic Brush and Round Chalk Pencil to add texture and detail to the illustration
• Adding depth with Multiply layers: Use layers set to Multiply mode for subtle shadowing and use tools like the Soft Edge Faded brush to create 3D effects
• Enhancing highlights with Add layers: Add light effects to edges and features, making the character pop by blending highlights with tools like the Paper Mixer Brush
• Creating a dreamy background and starry atmosphere: Create a complementary background using brushes, smudge tools, and adding stars and sparkles for a whimsical look

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Soft Brush
• Studio Pen
• Flotastic Brush
• Pine Tree Forest Brush
• Hard Airbrush
• Standard Blender

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Sketching for Composition: Divide the canvas into foreground, middle ground, and background to create a dramatic, well-balanced composition
• Adding Texture and Snow Details: Apply jagged snow shapes and use texture brushes like Flotastic for a painterly effect on snow and mountains
• Efficient Tree Rendering: Combine hand-drawn trees and brush tools to fill forested areas quickly while maintaining variety and detail

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Flotastic Brush
• Flo Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Overlay Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Soft Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Standard Blender

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Using multiple layers for efficient workflow: Layers are created for individual elements like tomatoes, rice, corn, and leaves, allowing precise adjustments and shading
• Adding realistic shading with Flo Brushes: Shadows and highlights are built with Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to give depth and texture to various elements
• Crafting loose painterly styles: Balancing refinement and expressiveness, use textured brushes and deliberate smudging to keep a hand-painted feel
• Building complex details step by step: Intricate parts, like kernels and leaves, are developed in phases: base colors, shadows, highlights, and fine adjustments

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Stressed Pen
• Juizy Marker
• Scratch the Surface Brush
• Glitter Streak Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Creating Custom Shapes: Learn to draw baubles with unique shapes and add dimension using simple brush strokes
• Adjusting Composition: Use Procreate’s transform tool to reposition elements for a balanced layout
• Adding Patterns and Textures: Master textures and patterns with alpha lock and custom brushes for a rich, festive look
• Glitter Effect: Use the special glitter brush to add sparkles to your design
• Background and Final Touches: Add subtle texture to the background with lowered opacity for a polished finish

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline
• Studio Pen
• Soft Edge Faded
• Spackle it!
• Hair Textured

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Smeary Brush
• Opaque Round Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Rake Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching a foundational structure: Start with simple shapes to outline the bird’s head, body, wings, and feet
• Layering and color separation: Use separate layers for different color zones (e.g., yellow and blue areas)
• Detailing with texture and highlights: Use textured brushes and subtle highlights to make the bird’s features more vivid and painterly
• Creating a cohesive background: Use soft, minimal strokes in muted tones to complement the main subject without drawing attention away

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Soft Brush (Airbrushing)
• Studio Pen
• Basic Flo Brush
• Flow Darka Brush
• Flow Lighta Brush
• Darken Line 2 Brush
• Lighten Line 2 Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Barky Brush
• Standard Blender

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching and Proportion Planning: Begin with a rough sketch to identify large shapes and refine them gradually, considering key landmarks like the eye, beak, and body positioning
• Creating Base Colors and Texture: Establish base colors with opacity-controlled strokes
• Layering and Detailing: Apply the darken and lighten line brushes for shadow and highlight detailing, focusing on feather patterns and fine line work for a realistic look
• Edge Softening and Feather Effects: Use the smudge tool strategically to soften edges and mimic the natural texture of feathers