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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This Procreate tutorial is short and sweet! In just 15 minutes I will show you how you can create this night sky landscape on your iPad. We’ll use brushes that are already in the app plus some free Procreate brushes from my treasure chest, so don’t forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter if you haven’t already.

Now let’s get started and create a lovely landscape!

Brushes used:

• Medium Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Script Brush
• Pine Tree Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Light Pen
• Blackburn Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Gradient Creation: Learn how to create a gradient in Procreate by making use of Gaussian Blur
• Layering Techniques: Learn how to build up an illustration with multiple layers for the sky, hills, moon, and details like trees and grass
• Using Alpha Lock: You’ll apply gradients to shapes by locking layers, preventing colors from going outside the shapes
• Drawing Assists and Transformations: Utilize Procreate’s drawing guide for perfect lines and warp tool for dynamic distortions
• Brush Adjustment: Learn how to adjust a brush to make it perfect for creating nebula clouds

In this easy Procreate tutorials I’ll be guiding you through the steps of creating this bright and colorful underwater scene. We’ll start off by drawing a fish, then we’ll create a variety of underwater plants, next we’ll duplicate the plants to save ourselves some time and effort creating our scene. We’ll finish the project up by adding lighting effects, more fish and a bunch of bubbles.

I’m sure you’ll end up with a lovely result, so don’t forget to share it!

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Fineliner
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Shape Crafting and Adjustment: The tutorial kicks off with crafting a simple fish shape, showcasing how to perfect its form with the liquify tool
• Efficient Layer Use and Coloring Techniques: Learn how to make use of alpha lock for easy coloring
• Blending Modes for Depth and Glow: Get familiar with blending modes like Multiply and Screen to add depth and glow to your scen
• Creative Composition and Duplication: Learn how to duplicate, rearrange, and recolor elements to build a cohesive and visually appealing scene