Your First Drawing
This can be your first drawing in Procreate, because I will guide you through every single step of this Procreate drawing for beginners! In this easy step by step tutorial I will explain the basic features of Procreate while we create this lovely landscape illustration in Procreate.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Studio Pen
- Sword Grass Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Custom Canvas and Color Palette: Learn how to set up a custom-sized canvas, import color palettes, and adjust layers to start your project
- Mastering Layer Techniques: Use alpha lock, clipping masks, and layer pinching to organize and enhance your artwork efficiently
- Using Adjustment Tools: Add effects like Gaussian blur and bloom to create gradients, glows, and a sense of depth
- Symmetry and QuickShape Tools: Create mirrored designs and perfect shapes like circles and straight lines with ease
Happy Bauble
This fun and easy Procreate tutorial walks you through creating an adorable, sparkly holiday bauble while mastering a variety of techniques. It’s packed with tips and tricks to level up your skills in digital drawing and painting. Let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Glowing Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating perfect shapes: Hold your Apple Pencil in place and use the one-finger tap method for precise circles and edges
- Layer management and clipping masks: Organize and isolate elements by stacking layers and applying clipping masks for shading and highlights
- Mastering light and shadow: Add depth with Multiply for shadows and Screen for highlights
- Using Liquify for shape adjustments: Reshape elements like eyes seamlessly with the Liquify tool
- Adding glow and sparkle: Create dynamic lighting effects and glowing stars using the Luminance brushes and blending modes like Color Dodge.
Cartoon Girl Character
In this tutorial, I’ll show you a super easy and fun way to draw a cartoon-style girl character in Procreate. I’ll take you through every step, from setting up your canvas to adding the final touches, and share some of my favorite tips to make the process smooth and enjoyable. With just a few brushes and some simple techniques, you’ll have a cute character in no time! Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shaping Features with Liquify: We’ll use the Liquify tool to tweak shapes like cheeks and eyes to get that perfect cartoon look
- Keeping Layers Organized: I’ll show you how to layer everything neatly and use clipping masks for shading, highlights, and adding details
- Drawing Fun Facial Features: Learn my tricks for creating cartoony proportions with simple guides for the eyes, nose, and mouth
- Using Layer Masks Like a Pro: We’ll use non-destructive editing techniques so you can make adjustments without worrying about mistakes
Cute Fox
Welcome to this simple and fun tutorial for creating a charming, painterly fox in Procreate! Using just the default brushes, you’ll learn to craft expressive strokes and vibrant textures while keeping things light and easy.
Brushes used:
- Old Brush
- Dry Brush
- Gloaming Brush
- Burnt Tree
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating expressive fur textures: Use outward strokes and varied brush sizes for a natural fur effect, highlighting areas with lighter tones for depth
- Adding painterly details with layers: Separate elements like the body, ears, and tail into distinct layers to keep work organized and editable
- Using Alpha Lock and Smudge tools: Alpha Lock refines painting within shapes, while smudge tools blend colors and textures
- Final touches with Bloom and Backgrounds
Adding subtle bloom effects creates a gentle glow, while textured brush strokes bring the background to life
Paper Cutout Penguin
Winter is around the corner! So it’s time for winter themed tutorials. For this fun project we’ll draw a cute little penguin together and give it a paper cutout effect. The steps are easy and I’ll guide you through all of them!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing Basic Shapes: Use the Procreate’s Quick Shape tool to create the base shapes for the penguin
- Create a Paper Cutout Effect in Procreate: Learn what steps to take to make your illustration look as if it’s cut out from paper
- Symmetry Tool use: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to create simple snowflakes to add extra interest to your winter illustration
- Alpha Lock for Shading: Add soft gradients without going outside of the shape you want to paint on
Cozy Cafe
In this tutorial we’ll create a cozy café scene from scratch. Along the way, you’ll pick up tips and tricks like mastering the selection tool, working with layer masks, and using symmetry to keep everything looking balanced. This project is perfect for experimenting with shadows, textures, and little details that bring your illustration to life. So grab your iPad, open up Procreate, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
- Round Chalk
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Master the Selection Tool: Create precise shapes and forms using the selection tool set to rectangle mode with color fill
- Layer Masks for Non-Destructive Editing: Apply masks to edit parts of the artwork without permanently altering the original design
- Symmetry Guide for Balanced Designs: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to simplify the creation of uniform elements like windows
- Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Add highlights and shading directly on existing shapes for depth and texture
Beautiful Bay
Transform your canvas into a beautiful bay scene with this comprehensive Procreate tutorial. Packed with essential techniques, you’ll learn how to build custom brushes, create glowing clouds, and add intricate textures for a truly dynamic landscape. Follow along as you develop key skills to enhance your digital painting toolkit and bring your artwork to life.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Studio Pen
- Hard Airbrush (customized)
- Rainforest Brush
- Stipple 2.0 Brush
- Shale Brush
- Twisted Tree Brush
- Flowers Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Create a Custom Brush: Learn to modify an existing airbrush, adding jitter and adjusting spacing to achieve a unique, dynamic stroke effect
- Use the Bloom Feature for Atmospheric Effects
Apply the Bloom tool to add a subtle glow to cloud formations, enhancing the dreamy look of your landscape - Add Realistic Texture to Rocks and Grass
Incorporate brushes like Shale and Twisted Tree to create textured details for rocks and use layering techniques for a natural-looking grass effect - Implement Clipping Masks and Layer Blending Modes
Utilize clipping masks and blending modes like Multiply for seamless shadow and texture effects on flowers and landscape elements
Happy Hiker
Let’s dive into this fun, Procreate tutorial where you’ll illustrate a charming hiking boy in a children’s book style! We’ll build up a cozy scene using clever textures and soft shading techniques. With brushes from the Procreate Treasure Chest, you’ll bring this cute character and his mountain adventure to life. Ready to get started?
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Studio Pen
- Round Chalk Pencil
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering Techniques for Dimension
Discover how to create depth by stacking and managing layers for the background, midground, and foreground - Texturing with Chalk and Spackle it Brushes
Learn to add visual interest with rough textures for natural elements, from trees to foggy skies - Organized Shading with Alpha Lock
Apply shading precisely within each element, from landscape features to the character, using Alpha Lock
Distant Land Landscape
Create a beautiful, layered mountain landscape in Procreate with this easy-to-follow tutorial. We’ll walk through each step slowly, from setting up your canvas to adding textures, shadows, and atmospheric touches that bring depth and realism to your artwork. With a few built-in brushes and a bit of blending, you’ll have all the techniques you need to create your own mountain scene and master essential Procreate features along the way.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Turpentine Brush
- Cotton Brush
- Old Brush
- Mountain Ash Brush
- Rad Brush
- Oberon Brush
- Simple Grass Brush
- Sticks Brush
- Hard Airbrush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Layers for Depth and Organization: Organize mountains, sky, and foreground elements on separate layers, enabling easy adjustments, depth, and flexibility for modifications in Procreate landscapes
- Creating and Editing Custom Brushes: Learn to modify brush properties, such as jitter and opacity, to craft custom brushes for clouds and textures
- Applying Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks for Controlled Shading: Use Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks to add highlights, shadows, and textures precisely, keeping strokes within specific areas and enhancing control over details
- Using the Smudge Tool for Blended Textures: Achieve a painterly, seamless look by using the smudge tool with various textured brushes to blend colors and soften edges, perfect for clouds, foliage, and distant backgrounds