Cute Capybara
Okay, I’ve had sooo many capybara requests—and now it’s finally here! In this super fun Procreate tutorial, we’re drawing the cutest capybara ever. You don’t need any drawing experience or to be a Procreate pro. I’ll walk you through everything step by step, and by the end, you’ll have your very own adorable capybara illustration. We keep things chill, easy, and creative—just the way I like it.
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk
- Carbon Stick
- Little Pine
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building basic animal shapes using simple ovals: We start with super simple shapes to build the head and body—totally beginner-friendly.
- Using Alpha Lock for precise shading: I show you how to lock your layers so your shading stays nice and tidy (it’s a game-changer!).
- Applying texture with Procreate’s charcoal brushes: We use the Carbon Stick to add lovely, furry texture and bring your capybara to life.
- Creating expressive eyes and facial details: Big eyes, shiny highlights, a little rosy cheek—everything to make your capybara extra cute.
- Designing playful backgrounds with simple brushes: We finish it off with grass, flowers, clouds—super soft, stylized and full of charm.
Happy Goldfish
Want to draw a happy little goldfish? In this easy Procreate tutorial, I’ll guide you through every step—from setting up your canvas and choosing colors, to layering textures and adding vibrant underwater plants. It’s super relaxing, and by the end, you’ll have a playful underwater scene full of life and light. Just follow along, and you’ll create something beautiful in no time.
Brushes used:
- Charcoal Block
- Carbon Stick
- Round Chalk Brush
- Fine Liner Brush
- Charcoal Roll
- Shale Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer management and alpha lock techniques: Efficient use of layers, grouping, and alpha lock to add detail without breaking clean edges.
- Using Procreate’s brush variety for textures: Combining different brushes like carbon stick and chalks to add dimension.
- Drawing organic underwater plants: Building variety in shape and color to populate the background and foreground with depth.
Lots of Cats
Creating a playful wallpaper packed with adorable, overlapping cats has never been easier—or more fun. This tutorial walks you through every step, from sketch to final shadow, using an approachable style that encourages creative variation. The end result is a colorful crowd of cats perfect for your iPad or phone background. It’s less about perfection and more about play, with guidance on shaping, layering, and detailing each cat to give them a distinct personality.
Brushes used:
- Peppermint Brush
- Studio Pen
- Round Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching expressive base shapes: You begin with simple, rounded blobs to map out cat shapes, varying their size and layout to establish composition.
- Refining with personality-driven line work: Each cat gains individuality through varied ear shapes, eye expressions, and whisker placement using the Studio Pen and pressure sensitivity.
- Flat coloring with harmonious palettes: Colors are carefully chosen from a pastel palette and placed with intention to maintain visual balance, using separate layers for each hue.
- Adding depth with soft shading: Shadows are subtly applied using the Round Brush, customized by pressure and opacity, giving the cats a gentle 3D appearance.
- Customizing with patterns and features: Details like stripes, spots, cheek blush, and ear tinting enhance uniqueness and help bring the scene to life with playful variation.
Happy Avocados
Ready for some serious cuteness? In this cozy, beginner-friendly Procreate tutorial, we create an adorable avocado couple – perfect as a sweet gift or just for fun. The steps are super chill and easy to follow, and there’s plenty of room to play with expressions, colors, and little touches like rosy cheeks or textures. You’ll leave with a finished illustration full of charm and personality!
Brushes used:
- Inka
- Shale
- Copperhead
- Quoll
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building layered base shapes: Start with rough, egg-like shapes and build up complexity by stacking colored layers for depth and dimension.
- Using Alpha Lock for clean shading: Apply Alpha Lock to shapes like the pit or avocado body to shade without spilling over edges.
- Mixing brushes for detail work: Switch between expressive and tidy brushes—like the Copperhead and Shale—to balance sketchy charm with clean outlines.
- Adding personality with minimal facial features: Use just a few lines for eyes, mouths, and limbs to give the characters playful expressions and gestures.
- Enhancing illustrations with subtle texturesL Use texture brushes and layer masks to softly distress or enrich the drawing, especially on the background and outer edges.
Watercolor Lemon
Want to create a fresh, watercolor-style lemon slice in Procreate? This tutorial breaks it down into approachable, mess-friendly steps that feel just like painting with real watercolors—minus the cleanup. Using free brushes and a vibrant color palette, you’ll be working with symmetry, blending techniques, and subtle highlights to bring your digital citrus to life.
Brushes used:
- Round Watery Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Procreate’s radial symmetry tool: Helps easily create balanced shapes like citrus slices by auto-mirroring brush strokes across radial segments.
- Mastering watercolor-style blending: The Round Watery brush allows seamless color blending by keeping your Apple Pencil pressed to the screen—just like layering wet paint.
- Layer masking for highlights: Non-destructive layer masks are used to mimic moisture and shine with soft white highlights painted using black on the mask layer.
- Adding texture and contrast with multiple colors: By layering from light to dark yellows and oranges, the lemon slice gains dimension and realism while still keeping that painterly looseness.
- Combining line work with painterly strokes: A fineliner adds just a touch of crispness to select edges without making the artwork feel too perfect or rigid.
Chibi Boy
If you’ve ever wanted to draw a super cute chibi boy in Procreate, this tutorial’s for you. We go step-by-step without speeding anything up, making it easy for anyone to follow along — even if you’re totally new to drawing characters. Whether you copy the look exactly or mix it up with your own style, you’ll walk away with a finished drawing that’s full of personality.
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Round Chalk Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry tools for balanced facial features
Learn how to activate and customize Procreate’s symmetry settings to draw perfectly mirrored elements like eyes, ears, and eyebrows. - Shaping facial structures with Liquify
Master the Liquify tool to sculpt your base head shape, elongate features, or tweak proportions to get that classic chibi style. - Layer management for clean design workflow
Understand how to use clipping masks, alpha lock, and layer order to control shading, highlights, outlines, and more. - Creating expressive eyes with shadows and highlights
Discover how to layer shapes, use subtle gradients, and add highlights to bring your character’s eyes to life. - Detailing hair with light, shadow, and texture
Learn how to build depth in the hair using shape layering, gradients, highlights and crisp outlines.
Cat on a Roof
In this super fun and easy Procreate tutorial, we’re going to paint a dreamy, starry night scene—complete with a glowing sky, textured rooftops, and of course, a cute little cat looking up at the stars. We’ll be using only brushes that are already in Procreate, and I’ll walk you through every single step so you can follow along with ease. I’ve also chosen a nice tall canvas for this one to really emphasize the sky—can’t wait to see what you’ll create! Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Quoll
- Niko Rull
- Oberon
- Flicks
- Splatter
- Soft Brush
- Tinderbox
Canvas Size:
- 1500 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Blending painterly gradients: Using the Quoll brush with varied pressure to create rich color transitions while preserving texture in the sky.
- Layering textures with alpha lock: Learn to use Alpha lock to shade and texturize areas like the roof, chimney, and cat without coloring outside their shapes.
- Adding atmosphere with light effects: Use glow layers, splatter brushes, and the Bloom effect to enhance the dreamy night vibe with starry accents and a glowing moon.
Isometric Colorful Room
You can draw this in Procreate! In this easy step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a colorful isometric room illustration from start to finish. It’s a great way to get familiar with isometric perspective while designing a fun, cozy space. So, grab your iPad and Apple Pencil and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Isometric Grid: Learn to use the isometric drawing guide and adjust grid settings for precise perspective.
- Sketching Basic Shapes: Break down furniture and objects into simple geometric forms aligned with the grid.
- Creating Clean Line Art: Use inking brushes to refine shapes, incorporating playful, rounded edges for a stylized look.
- Applying Color Efficiently: Use reference layers and drag-and-drop fills to quickly color different elements.
- Adding Shadows for Depth: Use clipping masks and multiply layers to create soft, directional shadows for realism.
Cute Little Bird
Want to create an adorable bird illustration in Procreate? This easy-to-follow tutorial walks you through every step, from sketching the basic shapes to adding texture and shading for a polished, stylized look. You can fully customize the colors and details to make it your own!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Round Chalk Pencil
- Medium Nozzle
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using basic shapes to build structure: Start with simple circles and ovals for the head, body, and wings, adjusting them for a natural composition.
- Creating texture with brush techniques: Use the Round Chalk Pencil and Medium Nozzle to add a soft, painterly texture and feather-like details.
- Layering and blending colors: Apply soft gradients and highlights to add depth, using alpha lock to contain shading within the shapes.
- Adding final details with freehand strokes: Enhance the illustration with stylized feather marks, a rosy cheek, and a curved branch for a complete composition.