Castle in the Hills
In this cheerful and beginner-friendly Procreate tutorial, you’ll be creating a colorful, whimsical scene of a castle tucked into rolling hills. No drawing experience needed. I’ll guide you step by step. You’ll start with some cozy hill shapes, layer them up for depth, and then build your own fun little castle with playful towers and quirky rooftops. You’ll be adding fluffy clouds, bright flowers, dreamy textures, and a winding path to complete the scene. It’ll be relaxed, messy, and full of charm, and by the end, you’ll have a piece you’ll be proud of!
Brushes used:
- Oberon
- Salamanca
- Jagged
- Niko Rull
- Inker
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering with Clipping Masks and Alpha Lock
Use clipping masks and alpha lock to seamlessly apply texture and shading to specific areas without disrupting your base shapes. - Stylized Hill and Background Building
Craft expressive, overlapping hills using different brush sizes, opacities, and hues to build depth and create a playful, stylized look. - Creating a Custom Fantasy Castle
Design a layered castle with towers, roofs, and walls using the selection tool and color fill, adding personality with imperfect lines and wonky shapes. - Texture and Detail with Multiple Brushes
Add life to your artwork using textured brushes like Niko Rull and Jagged to build detail on plants, rocks, paths, and architecture. - Foreground Depth with Flowers and Foliage
Enhance the scene with large foreground flowers, custom stems, and layered plants using expressive strokes and color variation to build visual depth.
Landscape in a Circle
In this fun and easy tutorial you’ll learn how to build a beautifully layered jungle landscape inside a perfect circle, all from scratch.Whether you’re a beginner or just here for the technique tips, you’ll walk away with new skills and a digital painting you’ll want to show off.
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Nikko Rull
- Jagged
- Oberon
- Aurora
- Cotton
- Inka
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Clipping Masks and Alpha Lock
You master how to control where your brushstrokes appear with clipping masks and alpha lock for clean, layered work. - Building Depth with Layered Mountains and Rocks
You create a painterly, multi-dimensional landscape using overlapping shapes, varied brush sizes, and subtle texturing. - Painting Realistic Bushes and Foliage
You explore the Aurora brush for soft, layered plants, learn how to smudge for realism, and add tonal variety for depth. - Creating Stylized Trees with Branch-Foliage Balance
You learn to structure trees starting with foliage or branches, using the Inker brush for expressive lines and visual harmony. - Final Touches with Drop Shadows and Texture
You add final polish using Gaussian blur for a subtle shadow and textures via Inka and jagged brushes for visual interest.
Watercolor Whale
Ready to paint something fun and relaxing? In this tutorial, we’re going to create a super cute watercolor whale in Procreate. I’ll guide you through every step, from the rough sketch all the way to those sparkly finishing touches. It’s all about keeping it loose, having fun, and not worrying too much about being perfect. We’ll use some great watercolor brushes (you can grab my free Treasure Chest brush pack if you haven’t yet!), and by the end, you’ll have a soft, painterly whale full of texture, charm, and even a little golden sparkle. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Watery Brush
- Watercolor Brush
- Flicks Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Inka Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketch a whimsical character with simple shapes
We start with a fun, exaggerated whale sketch, nothing realistic here, just loose shapes and a happy face. - Build up painterly edges using watercolor brushes
By layering soft strokes and not following the lines too closely, we get those lovely, organic watercolor edges. - Add rich texture with layering and alpha lock tricks
Duplicating and blending layers helps us build up that opaque, textured look, just like real watercolor paint. - Use brush masks and spackle brushes for realistic details
We create effects like watercolor salt textures and spatter using masks and fun custom brushes. - Bring your painting to life with gold accents and light
With a few extra highlights and sparkle using the light pen, your whale gets that magical, glowy finish.
Neon Animal Art
Bring your favorite animal to life with a bold neon twist in this easy step-by-step Procreate tutorial. Whether you’re drawing your own pet or using the provided cat photo, I will walk you through creating glowing line art with dynamic color and depth. I will show you exactly how to use layering, color blending, and effects to create striking neon art, even if you’re new to Procreate. You’ll finish with a glowing result that’s ready to share, and maybe even be inspired to try more animal designs.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Importing and preparing a reference photo
You learn how to import an image, resize or reposition it, lower its opacity, and prepare it for tracing. - Layered linework for stylized illustration
You trace major outlines using Studio Pen at varying sizes and opacities, switching brush size to emphasize shape and flow. - Alpha Lock & color blending for depth
By locking linework layers and applying gradients with the Soft Brush, you add dimensional neon color effects without straying outside the lines. - Creating a neon glow using blending modes and blur
You duplicate line layers, apply “Add” blend modes, and use Gaussian blur at different levels to create glowing, layered neon light. - Final bloom effect for polish
Using the Bloom feature adds an extra touch of radiant glow, enhancing the neon look and finalizing the artwork for sharing.
Bubble Tea Cat
In this cozy Procreate tutorial, we’ll draw a happy little kitty hugging its favorite bubble tea. You’ll start with a simple sketch using symmetry, then bring it to life with clean line art, vibrant colors, soft shading, and a pop of background fun. Along the way, you’ll pick up all sorts of Procreate tricks to make your digital art shine. And by the end? You’ll have an adorable illustration to make you (and your iPad) smile.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Brush
- Monoline
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Mastering symmetry for balanced sketches: Use Procreate’s symmetry guide to instantly mirror your drawing for perfectly aligned shapes.
- Creating expressive line art: Play with pressure to make your outlines lively, varied, and full of character.
- Layering colors with precision: Use reference layers and clipping masks to keep every color exactly where it belongs.
- Building depth with light and shadow: Add soft highlights, gentle gradients, and subtle patterns for a rich, dimensional look.
- Designing backgrounds that complement your art: Use simple shapes, playful accents, and a touch of retro charm to make your scene pop.
Watercolor Cactus
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how you can create a super cute watercolor cactus in Procreate. We’ll go step by step, from sketching a simple pot to adding soft watercolor textures and tiny details that bring everything to life. It’s a fun, relaxed project that’ll help you get comfortable with watercolor painting on your iPad. No pressure, just play!
Brushes used:
- Round Watery Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building watercolor texture with pressure and layering
By keeping your pen on the screen, you blend naturally and recharge pigment with every lift, just like real watercolor. - Creating dimensional shapes using color layering
Layering multiple shades of green and red adds depth and realism to both the cactus and the pot. - Using layer masks for subtle highlights
Layer masks allow for non-destructive edits that bring volume and realistic lighting to your piece. - Detailing with fine lines and brush variation
Switching to the fine liner brush introduces fine textures like cactus needles and salt-like specks. - Smudging techniques for watercolor blending
The smudge tool with the round watery brush helps soften edges and enhance the natural flow of pigment.
Lots of Dogs
Want to fill your screen with a bunch of goofy, fluffy, silly, and super cute dogs in Procreate? In this tutorial, I’ll take you through every single step. We’re doing the same fun process we did in the “screen full of cats” video—only now it’s all about the dogs. We’ll start with loose blob shapes, turn them into fun little characters with big noses, weird ears, derpy eyes, and then bring them to life with colors, patterns, shading, and highlights. It’s super relaxed, no pressure to be perfect. Just have fun, get creative, and fill your canvas with personality-packed pups!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Start with loose, simple shapes
You begin with overlapping blobs—some tall, some round, some peeking from behind. No need to think too hard, just fill the canvas! - Build quirky, expressive faces
Mix and match ears, eyes, snouts, mouths, and fur to create a fun variety of dog personalities—from confused to mischievous to full-on floofball. - Inking with style and pressure play
Using the Studio Pen, you trace over your sketches while playing with pressure to get dynamic, playful line variation. - Organize colors and patterns in layers
By using separate layers for different dog colors, you can easily add spots, patches, ears, and snouts with freedom and control. - Add depth with shading and highlights
You’ll use multiply layers for shadows and a screen layer for those subtle bright touches—perfect for snouts and shiny eyes.
Sunny Room
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through every single step to create this cozy little room in Procreate. We’ll keep it nice and simple—learning all about perspective, layering, shading, and adding those fun little details that bring your drawing to life. I’ll explain everything in a calm and easy way so you can follow along and end up with something you’ll be really proud of. So grab your iPad, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Dry Ink
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting up and using a perspective grid
Learn how to activate Procreate’s perspective guide and drawing assist to ensure your lines follow accurate one-point perspective. - Creating layered compositions with clipping masks and blending modes
Master the use of multiple layers and clipping masks to organize your artwork logically and apply shadows and lighting non-destructively. - Sketching and refining with both geometric and organic shapes
Move from structured, perspective-based sketches to more fluid, organic details that bring life and character to your illustration. - Coloring with a cohesive palette and layering techniques
Apply a thoughtful color palette while using different layers for walls, furniture, and decor, ensuring everything is clean and easy to edit. - Adding depth with shadows and light effects
Use multiply layers for realistic shadows and the “add” blend mode for gentle, glowing light rays that enhance the scene’s atmosphere.
Stylized Character Portrait
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the full process of drawing a stylized character portrait in Procreate—think a bit of a Disney vibe! We’ll start with a simple sketch, build up the colors, add facial features, hair, and finish it all off with some soft background texture. I’ll explain everything step by step, so even if you’re just getting started with character drawing, you can totally follow along. Grab the free color palette or play around with your own colors—let’s make something fun and unique together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Monoline
- Oberon
- Quoll
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry for sketching and refining character features
You’ll learn how to activate Procreate’s symmetry tool for balanced facial construction and refine key elements like the eyes and jawline. - Building a stylized character with Disney proportions
The tutorial explains how to exaggerate facial proportions—larger eyes, compact facial spacing—to achieve a Disney-style look. - Layer-based coloring with alpha lock and clipping masks
You’ll see how to organize flat colors, apply shadows, highlights, and blush using alpha lock and clipping masks efficiently. - Customizing details like hair texture and shine
Using brushes like Oberon, you’ll add lively hair texture and subtle light effects, enhancing your character’s realism and style. - Enhancing your portrait with subtle background texture
The final touch involves using artistic brushes to softly color the background, giving the portrait a polished, cohesive feel.