Watercolor Street
In this tutorial, we’re extending our watercolor storefront into a cute street scene. Follow along as we expand the canvas, add more buildings, trees, and details to create a lively street. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Wash Brush
- Tinder Box
- Wet Paper Base
- Round Watery Brush
- Layering Brush
- Half Loaded Brush
- Splatter Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Resizing the Canvas: Learn how to resize your canvas in Procreate to accommodate more elements in your artwork
- Blending Edges with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to seamlessly blend elements together for a cohesive look
- Adding Perspective and Depth: Create the illusion of depth with perspective lines and overlapping elements
- Layering Watercolor Effects: Master the technique of layering watercolor effects to add richness and texture to your painting
- Using Highlights and Textures: Add finishing touches with highlights and paper textures to enhance the watercolor effect
Happy Owl
In this fun and easy tutorial we’ll draw a happy owl together. We’ll use special brushes to create a chalk like texture, perfect for a children’s book illustration. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Round Chalk Brush
- Rough Round Brush
- Subtle Chalk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Use multiple layers to separate different parts of the drawing, making it easier to adjust and refine each element
- Rule of Thirds: Position the main subject according to the rule of thirds for a balanced and visually appealing composition
- Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask: Utilize alpha lock and clipping masks to add details and textures without painting outside the desired areas
- Texturing Techniques: Apply various brushes and colors to create realistic textures and depth, enhancing the overall look of the illustration
Realistic Eye
Hey, how are you doing? Let’s dive into another realism project. I’ve heard you enjoy these, so I’m making them a regular practice. Today, I’ll show you my process for painting a realistic eye. I haven’t rehearsed this or anything, so you’ll see my raw approach and I’ll create a color palette along the way. It’s a great exercise!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Standard Blender
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Lashes Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4500 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Proportions: Using markers and negative spaces to find the right proportions for the eye
- Base Layer Techniques: Blocking in base colors and gradually refining the shapes with a soft brush
- Layering and Blending: Using multiple layers and the smudge tool to soften edges and build up details
- Detailing: Using specialized brushes to refine shadows, highlights, and textures for a realistic finish
Fruity Shake
I’m feeling the summer vibes! For this tutorial we’ll create a colorful, fruity shake illustration. It’s fun and easy.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Monoline Brush
- Script Brush
- Powdered Shader
- Smooth Pencil
- Round Chalk
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Using basic shapes and guides to create a composition sketch
- Symmetry and Transformation Tools: Utilizing Procreate’s symmetry tool and transformation features to ensure elements are aligned and proportional
- Texturing and Shading: Adding depth and texture using the Powdered Shader and Smooth Pencil
- Detailing and Final Touches: Applying highlights, shadows, and small details to bring the characters to life, adding personality to the illustration
Calm Beach
Here’s a fun, easy and relatively short landscape tutorial for you. The perfect way to relax 😊 We’ll create this calm beach illustration with complementary colors.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Complementary Colors: We explored how using colors opposite each other on the color wheel can enhance the visual appeal of your artwork
- Detailing with Brushes: How to use various brushes to add details like grass and clouds, making the scene more dynamic
- Final Touches with Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks: Mastery in fine-tuning details and textures on specific layers without affecting others
Kawaii White Mage
It’s time for cuteness! In this tutorial we’ll create this kawaii white mage and here cute white cat. We’ll start with a sketch and finish off by adding lovely light effects to our illustration. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush
- Medium Brush
- Script Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Dry Ink Brush
- Light Pen
- Stars Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Starting with a basic sketch using the Basic Sketcher, we’ll create the initial shapes for the White Mage’s head and body
- Layer Management: Learn about the importance of using multiple layers for sketching, refining, and coloring
- Coloring and Shading: We’ll explore how to effectively use different brushes for coloring and shading, including the application of light and shadow to add depth to the illustration
- Detailing and Final Touches: I’ll show you how to bring the characters to life, we’ll be applying bloom and lighting effects for a magical ambiance
Golden Bee
It’s time for another realism project! This time we’ll paint this golden bee napkin holder together. It’s a perfect exercise to work on crips and soft edges and transitions.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Basic Flo
- Standard Blender
- Darken Line
- Lighten Line
- Soft Pastel
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Soft Transitions vs. Crisp Edges: Learn about the importance of recognizing and applying both soft transitions for subtle value changes and crisp edges
- Value Work: Learn to effectively work with light and shadow to add depth and realism to the painting
- Color Selection: I’ll demonstrate the process of choosing and adjusting colors dynamically to match the reference, enhancing the realism of the artwork
- Creating Shiny Textures: Learn how to make objects appear shiny and metallic
Warm Autumn Sunset
I have enjoyed some lovely Spring days already over here, but that means Autumn has arrived on the other hemisphere. So that’s a nice excuse to create a lovely Autumn landscape scene. I just love the warm colors of fall!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Flat Painter
- Soft Brush
- Foliage Brush
- Soft Mossy Grass
- Simple Grass
- Flower Field
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Gradients: Starting with a soft brush to blend colors seamlessly across the sky, setting the stage for the rest of the artwork
- Layer Management: Efficient use of layers for different elements like the sky, river, grass, and mountains, including tips on adjusting layer properties for desired effects
- Detailing Techniques: Adding details such as rocks, trees, and grass, using various brushes to create texture and depth, ensuring each element contributes to the overall aesthetic
- Reflections and Final Touches: Skillfully creating reflections in the water to increase realism
Painterly Cityscape
In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial we’ll be creating a vivid and expressive cityscape using a variety of painterly brushes. We’ll merge the technical aspects of digital painting with the joy of artistic experimentation. Let’s let go of perfectionism!
Brushes used:
- Smeary Damp Brush
- Rake Brush
- Tapered Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Demonstrates how to create a complex scene with multiple layers, ensuring each element remains editable and organized
- Expressive Brush Strokes: Encourages the use of varied brush strokes to add energy and movement to the painting, showcasing how different brushes can achieve unique textures