Watercolor Shop
In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to create a charming storefront using Procreate on your iPad. We’ll go from sketching and inking to watercolor painting, ending with a lovely little storefront. If you want to take it even further, join me on Patreon for the exclusive second part of this tutorial. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Pencil
- Tinder Box
- Wet Paper Base
- Round Watery Brush
- Wash Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Drawing Guide and Drawing Assist: Learn how to use these tools to make your sketches more accurate and easier to follow
- Creating Loose and Wonky Lines: Embrace imperfection in your line art to add character and a natural feel to your drawing
- Layering Watercolor Effects: Understand how to layer colors and use Procreate brushes to achieve a watercolor look
- Adding Light with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to bring back light in specific areas and add depth to your painting
- Highlighting with White Gel Pen Effects: Add final touches and highlights to your piece using a white color brush for a gel pen effect
Paper Cutout Hills
In this step-by-step Procreate tutorial, I guide you through the process of creating a realistic paper cutout effect. You’ll learn how to manage layers, add shadows for a layered look, and create fun paper cutout trees. Creating paper cutout art in Procreate always require some patience, but the end result is always worth it!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Managing Layers: Efficiently use and organize multiple layers, including merging and duplicating to save space
- Creating Shadows: Apply Gaussian Blur and Multiply blending mode to create realistic shadows for a 3D effect
- Using the Selection Tool: Utilize the Selection Tool to create precise shapes and color fills
- Symmetry Drawing: Implement the Drawing Guide’s symmetry feature for creating symmetrical elements like trees
Dramatic Desert
Creating a stunning desert landscape in Procreate is fun and easy with this tutorial. I guide you through every step without skipping anything. If things move too quickly, don’t forget to use the pause and rewind buttons. By the end, you’ll have a result you’re proud of, so be sure to share it—I love seeing your work!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
- Leatherwood Brush
- Hartz Brush
- Color Booster Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Currawong Brush
- Cotton Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Camel Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Gradient Skies: Using the soft brush and Gaussian blur to blend colors smoothly for a realistic sky effect
- Drawing and Texturing Rocks: Techniques with the studio pen and various texture brushes to create realistic, detailed rock formations
- Adding Light and Shadows: Employing the add layer mode and multiply mode to enhance the scene with realistic lighting and shadow effects
- Enhancing Colors: Utilizing the color booster brush to intensify and warm up the colors in the landscape
Watercolor Sun at Sea
Here’s a short and fun Procreate tutorial for you. In under 15 minutes I will show you how you can create this watercolor sun at sea landscape. You’ll learn a bunch about the features in Procreate along the way!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Wash Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Styx Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Drawing Perfect Circles: Utilize the Monoline Brush with snapping to draw and center perfect circles
- Layer Masking: Add and manipulate layer masks to refine shapes and effects
- Creating Watercolor Effects: Use the Wash Brush and Round Watery Brush to simulate watercolor textures in the sky and water
- Selection and Clipping Masks: Effectively use selection tools and clipping masks to add depth and layers to the painting
Create Your Own Character
Create your own unique character during this easy step by step tutorial! You will get various options for drawing eye, mouths, noses and hair. Every outcome will be absolutely unique!
Brushes used:
- Round chalk pencil
- Studio Pen
- Monoline Brush
- Soft brush
- Script brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Symmetry and Structure: Using the symmetry tool and guidelines to place facial features accurately
- Effective Sketching: Utilizing liquify and drawing assist for sketch modifications
- Color and Texture: Applying colors and textures efficiently, using layers and blending modes to add depth
Silly Bee
Here’s a fun and (honey)sweet tutorial for you! In this super easy and short Procreate tutorial I will take you through the steps of creating this silly little bee. It’ll be fun!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Explains how to use layers effectively for different parts of the bee, like the body, eyes, and wings, enhancing organization and editing flexibility
- Alpha Lock Use: Teaches how to use Alpha Lock for precise coloring within shapes, perfect for adding stripes to the bee and shading the eyes
- Shading and Highlighting: Shows techniques for shading the eyes and adding highlights to bring the character to life and give it a “derpy” expression
River Landscape
We’ll create a lovely landscape painting on iPad this week! The project is a bit longer, but that’s because I won’t be skipping or speeding up any of the steps. You can draw this landscape in Procreate too!
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Soft Scattery Bush Brush
- Simple Grass Brush
- Pine Trees Brush
- Little Pine Brush
- Rainforest Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Stipple 2.0 Brush
- Snow Gum Brush
- Twig Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Learn to strategically manage multiple layers, using them to separate elements of the scene, such as the sky, mountains, and foreground
- Brush Techniques: Master the use of different brushes for specific textures and effects, enhancing your ability to select the right tool for various aspects of the landscape, from foliage to water surfaces
- Color Theory Application: Apply color theory effectively to create depth and realism through gradients and color blending, understanding how atmospheric conditions influence color perception in landscapes
- Detailing and Refinement: Develop skills in adding fine details and textures that bring a digital painting to life
10 Easy Drawing Ideas
These are 10 easy things to draw when you are bored! I have collected 10 easy drawing projects for Procreate with which you can get started right away! These easy drawing tutorials are perfect to follow when you feel stuck of when you are bored. So let’s have fun!
Brushes used:
- Dry Ink Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Medium Nozzle
- Wet Sponge
- Wash Brush
- Glowing Brush
- Round Brush
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
- Old Beach Brush
- Studio Pen
- Tinder Box Brush
- Eaglehawk Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Projects:
- Creating a Colorful Animal Portrait: Learn to transform a photo of your pet into a vibrant, expressive artwork using a color-changing brush technique
- Designing Glowing Stars: Master the art of drawing and glowing star-filled skies, incorporating color dynamics and layer blending modes for a luminous effect
- Crafting an Abstract Watercolor Piece: Explore abstract art by creating random lines and filling them with watercolor brushes for a relaxing painting session
- Drawing a Cute Cat with Symmetry Tool: Utilize Procreate’s Symmetry tool to draw an adorable, perfectly symmetrical cat, enhancing it with colors and shadows
- Making a Minimalistic Tree: Discover how to use selection tools and layer masks to create a stylized, minimalistic tree with a calming aesthetic
- Drawing Black and White Planet Doodles: Delve into drawing various planets with unique textures and rings, adding depth and interest to a cosmic scene
- Painting a Simple Watercolor Landscape: Learn to layer washes of color to form a serene landscape, complete with clouds and a sun, on a textured paper effect
- Creating a Cute Bee Illustration: Combine basic shapes and Procreate’s drawing guides to create a charming bee, surrounded by flowers and clouds
- Building Stylized Watercolor Houses: Use artistic brushes to construct colorful, stylized houses, adding windows, doors, and trees for a whimsical village scene
- Crafting a Colorful Little Monster: Experiment with shapes, colors, and layers to bring to life a unique monster, filled with personality and whimsy
Paper Cutout Desert
In this cozy corner of the digital art world, we dive into the fun and easy technique of creating a paper cutout desert scene in Procreate. It’s an easy, fun-filled tutorial where I walk you through every step, ensuring you end up with a piece of art that pops right off your canvas. Using only Procreate’s native brushes, we’ll play with colors, textures, and shadows to bring our desert to life. And guess what? You don’t need anything fancy to start—just your iPad, Procreate, and a sprinkle of creativity.
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Corrugated Iron
- Monoline Brush
- Fine Tip
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Wavy Lines: The initial steps involve using the Script Brush to create wavy lines across the canvas, simulating layers of paper cutouts for the desert landscape
- Adding Color and Texture: Through the tutorial, you learn to add color to your layers and how to enhance them with textures using different brushes, including the use of Alpha Lock to apply gradients and the Corrugated Iron brush for a cardboard effect on cacti
- Creating a Paper Cutout Effect: A significant skill taught is giving each layer a realistic paper cutout look by duplicating layers, adjusting their colors to lighter tones, and shifting them slightly to create a layered paper effect