Paper Cutout Mountains
In this tutorial we’ll create a mountain landscape with a paper cutout effect. It’s a great technique to add more interest to your stylized landscape illustrations and it’s really easy!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Layered Mountain Ranges: Learn to design varied mountain silhouettes using the Script Brush, employing color filling and alpha locking to add depth and mist for a layered effect
- Applying Paper Cutout Effect: The tutorial teaches you to simulate a paper cutout look by selectively adding light and dark edges to your mountains, achieving a textured, three-dimensional appearance
Sunny House
In this tutorial we’ll create this whimsical scene with a house in the sun. During this tutorial we’ll make use of the perspective grid, so it’s a perfect exercise for perspective drawing. Once we have created our little house, I’ll show you how you can color the scene and create a playful effect. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Monoline Brush
- Script Brush
- Spackle It Brush
- Grassy Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting Up a Perspective Grid: Learn how to create a two-point perspective grid in Procreate to ensure accurate dimensions and angles in your drawing
- Sketching the Composition: Master sketching the basic shape of a house and its surroundings
- Creating Line Art and Color Fill: Enhance your illustration with detailed line art and vibrant colors, bringing your sketch to life with a playful and friendly look
- Adding Details and Textures: Explore techniques for adding textures and details to your scene, such as bushes, clouds, and roof tiles
Chipmunk
Heya Flocreators! In this more advanced realism painting tutorial we’ll be painting this cute little chipmunk. I’ll guide you through my process from sketch to finish and create a color palette along the way. I have attached it in case you want to use it, but it’s a great exercise to try and pick the colors yourself. You can do it! Grab your pencil and iPad and let’s get creating.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Basic Flo
- Shader Brush
- Rough Spackles Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Dibby Dabby Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Soft Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Standard Blender
- Loose Hairs Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Sketch: Learn how to sketch the chipmunk by starting with broad shapes and then adding details
- Base Coloring and Layering: Learn how to lay down base colors and build on top of those to fine tune your colors
- Detailing and Texture: The use of various brushes to add texture and details to the chipmunk, including fur patterns, eyes, and the surrounding environment
- Enhancing Realism through Shadows and Highlights: Techniques for using layer masks on duplicated layers to refine shadows and highlights without losing underlying details, enhancing the realism of the painting
Serene Lake
Heya Flocreators! Let’s create a gorgeous looking landscape together. During this step by step tutorial we’ll paint a serene lake scene with a variety of Flotastic brushes. I’ll take you through all the steps, so let’s go ahead and have some create fun!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Rounded Rough
- Flat Painter
- Soft Brush
- Smear it Around
- On the Flo
- Wild Grass
- Rough Spackles
- Flower Field
- Flotastic Inker
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layered Landscapes: Building depth with multiple layers for distant mountains, hills, and a grassy plane, making use of different colors and brushes for texture
- Detailed Textures: Adding texture to landscapes with various brushes to simulate rocky terrains, grassy fields, and fluffy clouds, enhancing realism
- Dynamic Clouds: Crafting expressive clouds by layering colors and shapes, then refining with highlights and shadows for a vibrant sky
- Water Reflections: Simulating water reflections by duplicating, flipping, and adjusting the opacity of background layers, then adding highlights for surface ripples
Orange Monster
Hey everyone! In this tutorial, we’re creating a super cute monster in Procreate. I’ll show you how to sketch, color, and add some awesome fur texture step by step. It’s perfect for any skill level, so grab your iPad and let’s get started together!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Round Chalk Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Light Shader Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Subtle Chalk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Basic Shapes: We’ll start with a simple sketch, using the Basic Sketcher to outline our monster’s body, arms, legs, and facial features
- Creating Texture and Fur: Using the Round Chalk Brush, we’ll add fluffy, rounded fur to our monster, teaching us how to convey texture and volume through varied brush strokes
- Coloring and Layering: We’ll learn how to apply base colors beneath our sketch layers, exploring the use of warm, reddish-orange tones and the chalky texture to achieve a cozy, inviting look
- Detailed Shading and Highlights: Through strategic use of the multiply and lighten brushes, as well as the Flotastic Brush Pack, we add depth with shadows and highlights, enhancing the creature’s three-dimensional appearance
Watercolor Poppy
Here’s a fun and easy watercolor tutorial for you! We’ll use a variety of watercolor brushes (which you will find attached) to create a lovely watercolor poppy flower. It’s the perfect project to get used to working with watercolor brushes.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketch Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Dab Brush
- Small Brush
- Half Loaded Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching: You’ll start with a simple sketch, learning to lay down the basic structure of your flower with confidence and clarity
- Layering Colors: Discover the art of building up colors gradually, starting with light washes and adding depth with darker hues and varied tones for a rich, dimensional look
- Detailing and Texturing: Learn to add details and texture, from the delicate outlines of petals to the subtle variations in the flower’s center
- Background Creation: Create a softly blurred background with abstract shapes and colors, adding depth and context to your flower, making it truly stand out
Cute Tree
Here’s another fun and cute tutorial! We’ll use chalk brushes to create this cute looking tree with a bird on top. I think it’s perfect for a children’s book.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Round Chalk Brush
- Chalk Mixer Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching with Basic Shapes: Learn to construct your illustration’s foundation using simple shapes like circles, ovals, and bean shapes
- Layering and Texturing: Gain insights into creating depth and interest by layering shapes and applying textures using the Round Chalk Brush
- Effective Use of Alpha Lock: Master the technique of applying shadows and highlights on specific layers without affecting the rest of your artwork, allowing for precise color control and shading
Warm Sunrise Landscape
In this tutorial, we’ll create a stunning sunrise landscape in Procreate. I have added all the brushes we’ll be using and a color palette of course. I’ll guide you through all the steps in this easy and fun project.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Tree Brush
- Acrylic Brush
- Dry Brush
- Basic Sketcher
- Smudgy Hair Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Gradient Creation: Learn to blend colors seamlessly to create a vibrant sky at dawn using the soft brush and varying opacities
- Layering Techniques: Master the art of layering to build depth in your landscape, from distant hills to foreground details
- Mist and Atmosphere: Add atmospheric effects like mist and glow to your landscape, creating a sense of morning freshness
- Lighting and Shadow: Understand the principles of lighting and shadow to add dimension and drama to your sunrise landscape
Cup of Love
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so I thought it would be fun to create something love themed. This cup of love is perfect as a small gift for Valentine’s Day, but also for Mother’s Day for instance. During this tutorial we’ll use hatching techniques to create the shading.
The color I’ll be using is #211111
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Fineliner Brush
- Flat Marker
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: You’ll start with a basic sketch, using an oval to outline the top of the cup and adding dimension to create a realistic 3D effect. This step is crucial in establishing the shape and perspective of your cup
- Refining Sketches: You’ll learn to refine your initial sketch by lowering the opacity of your rough layer and sketching a more detailed version on a new layer. This technique helps in cleaning up the design and preparing it for inking
- Inking and Line Work: The fineliner brush will be used to create clean outlines and add intricate details to the illustration. You’ll practice varying the line weight to add depth and dimension, especially around the marshmallows and the cup’s edges
- Hatching and Shading: This tutorial will introduce you to the art of hatching and cross-hatching for shading, teaching you how to create texture and volume