Painterly Still Life
It’s time for painterly fun again! I love this style for still life pieces, so I thought I’d share the process 😊 I hope you’ll enjoy it too! During this intermediate level Procreate tutorial we’ll create this still life scene with honey, tangerines and flowers.
Brushes used:
- Smeary Damp
- Round Smeary
- Dry Mixer
- Thin Lines
- Rake Brush
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using a dark base layer: Start with a dark color for the background, enhancing depth and richness in the painting
- Layer management: Separate different elements (e.g., jar, tangerines, flowers) into different layers for easier manipulation and detail work
- Smudging and blending: Use brushes to smudge and blend colors directly on the canvas, creating smooth transitions and realistic textures
- Adjusting colors on the go: Continuously refine colors by dropping them into the palette and adjusting their saturation and brightness as needed
Isometric Balcony
I’m thrilled to hear you’re enjoying the isometric tutorials. This time we’ll create a lovely isometric balcony scene. We’re diving into a new style using a square canvas of 3500 x 3500 pixels. We’ll be creating shapes of color without clean line art, using our sketch to build up the forms and adding final touches later.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Medium Brush
- Tinder Box
- Foliage Brush
- Soft Scattered Leaves
- Isometric Chair brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting up and using an isometric grid: Learn to configure and use the isometric grid in Procreate for precise drawing and accurate perspective
- Utilizing layers and masks effectively: Master the use of layers, clipping masks, and alpha lock to keep your artwork organized and clean
- Adding textures and details: Enhance your illustrations with various brushes to add textures, patterns, and intricate details
Ice Cream
In this tutorial, we’re diving into realism by painting a delicious ice cream cone. I’ll guide you through my process, and remember, while I’ve provided a color palette, choosing your own colors is a fantastic exercise. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Rough Speckles Brush
- Grunge Rock Brush
- Standard Blender Brush
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Refining Sketches: Start with a basic sketch, then refine it by adjusting proportions using tools like Liquify. This helps to create a more accurate foundation for painting
- Layer Management: Organize elements on separate layers (e.g., ice cream, cone, fingers) to simplify shading and texturing. This structure allows for better control over individual elements
- Adding Texture: Use brushes like Rough Spackles and Grunge Rock to add realistic texture to elements like the waffle cone
- Shading and Lighting: Build shadows and highlights gradually. Use the Darken Line and Lighten Line brushes to enhance contrast and detail, making the painting more lifelike
- Color Adjustment: Don’t worry about getting the perfect color right away. Lay down base colors and adjust them as needed, adding warmth and depth with tools like the Overlay brush
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