Creatures

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.
Rooms

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.
Characters

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.
Creatures

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.
Creatures

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.
Creatures

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.
Food

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.
Food

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.
Characters

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.