Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flotastic Brush
• Studio Pen
• Shader

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Planning a composition using the rule of thirds: Positioning the main subject and elements thoughtfully for balance and flow.
• Layer management for efficient workflow: Using multiple layers and clipping masks to keep elements organized and editable.
• Sketching and refining stylized anatomy: Breaking down the face, hands, and body into simplified forms, then cleaning them up.
• Color blocking and building palettes: Laying down rough color shapes to test compositions, with tips for palette inspiration.
• Adding texture and detail with brush variety: Bringing life to flowers, fabric, and skin with sketchy lines, shading, and subtle gradients.

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.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Dry Ink
• Flotastic Brush
• Round Chalk
• Smudgy Hair Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Using Symmetry for Sketching: Start with a centered guide to sketch out a balanced character, then turn off drawing assist to add natural variation.
• Layering for Flat Colors: Organize colors by layering elements like hair, clothing, and accessories separately to maintain control.
• Applying Texture with Alpha Lock: Use Alpha Lock and textured brushes like the Flotastic brush to add depth, shadows, and variation to clothing and accessories.
• Detailing Facial Features: Build up soft shading, add subtle freckles, and use a mix of colors for natural-looking warmth and expression.
• Enhancing Hair with Smudging and Highlights: Create volume and movement using the Smudgy Hair Brush, layering darker and lighter shades for a dynamic look.

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

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline
• Studio Pen
• Soft Edge Faded
• Spackle it!
• Hair Textured

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

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

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Spackle it!
• Shader
• Corrugated Iron
• Rosette
• Diagonal
• Tessellated
• Micropio
• Thespot
• Campy

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building shapes with simplified geometry: Start with circles, rectangles, and triangles to form the scarecrow and pumpkins, keeping shapes blocky for a cut-paper aesthetic
• Creating layers for depth: Use multiple layers for individual elements like hair, clothes, and accessories to easily manage and manipulate shadows and textures
• Refining sketches with opacity: Lower the opacity of your rough sketch to trace over cleaner lines on a new layer, refining shapes and adding details
• Adding realistic shadows and highlights: Apply Gaussian blur and shift shadows slightly to create the illusion of paper layers
• Using texture brushes for a handcrafted feel: Incorporate brushes like Diagonal and Rosette to give the artwork texture and make each paper piece feel unique

Brushes used:

• Round Chalk
• 6B Compressed
• Flotastic Sketcher
• Soft Edge Faded

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and adjusting shapes: Use Procreate’s quick shape tool to create smooth ovals for the fox’s head and body
• Building texture and layers: By layering textures with different brushes and using clipping masks, we’ll the fox and background a hand-drawn feel
• Using Alpha Lock for shading: Alpha Lock is key for adding texture and color variation without spilling outside of specific shapes