Girl with a Cat
In this tutorial, we’re drawing a cozy little scene: a girl with her white cat, sitting among simple flowers. We start with a basic sketch, block in flat colors, and then bring it all to life with texture and tiny details. It’s chill, nothing too tricky, just a relaxed drawing session with soft shapes and lots of layering. Let’s get into it!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Nutgrove
- Florentine
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Sketching a basic composition
Start with simple lines to block out the girl, her cat, and a few gentle curves for posture and placement, no pressure to be perfect! - Building color with thoughtful layer organization
Use separate layers for each part, like the sweater, cat, and flowers. So you can tweak things easily as you go. - Adding soft textures with charcoal brushes
Bring everything to life using Nutgrove and Florentine brushes to gently shade clothing, hair, plants, and more with that lovely grainy feel. - Creating natural flow with varied leaf and hair shapes
Have fun playing with rounded and pointy leaves, and draw loose strands of hair to add movement and softness to the scene. - Finishing with delicate details and little starry extras
Top it all off with sweet star shapes and tiny touches that make your piece sparkle without overcomplicating anything.
Watercolor Snowman
In this super fun and easy Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a cheerful watercolor snowman, no experience needed! I’ll guide you through each step, from sketching those first simple circles all the way to adding snowy details that bring your snowman to life. Don’t worry about being perfect,this one’s all about keeping things loose, playful, and just enjoying the process. So grab your stylus, get cozy, and let’s have some creative fun together.
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Wapping
- Bridgewater
- Pacific Golden
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Starting with a simple sketch
We begin with just two circles and build from there, using the Bruny brush to create a rough, relaxed sketch that doesn’t need to be perfect at all. - Inking with personality
You’ll trace your sketch using the Wapping brush, making wiggly, imperfect lines that give your snowman tons of charm and character. - Painting with digital watercolor
We layer soft watercolor textures using the Bridgewater and Pacific Golden brushes, letting the colors build naturally with each stroke, just like real paint! - Using Alpha Lock for easy shading
I’ll show you how to shade and highlight your snowman without worrying about coloring outside the lines, keeping everything neat and contained. - Adding cozy finishing touches
We top it off with details like a patterned scarf, a rosy carrot nose, and lots of fluffy snowflakes, just the thing to make your snowman extra sweet.
Stylized Santa
Ready to draw something super cute and festive? In this fun and beginner-friendly tutorial, we’re creating a stylized Santa in Procreate, step by step! You don’t need any experience at all; I’ll guide you through everything from the basic shapes to adding those cozy textures that really bring your illustration to life. We’ll keep it simple, playful, and totally stress-free. By the end, you’ll have your own adorable Santa and maybe even a new favorite way to add shading and texture in Procreate!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Spackle it Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shaping with Liquify
Use the Push tool to sculpt your shapes into soft, friendly form, like our bean-shaped Santa face! - Layering with Clipping Masks
Keep things neat and easy by working on separate layers and using clipping masks to add color right where you want it. - Texturing with the Spackle Brush
Add that lovely grainy texture to clothes, the beard, and even the background to really make your Santa pop. - Shading with Alpha Lock
Use Alpha Lock to paint soft shadows and highlights that stay perfectly inside your shapes, so satisfying! - Adding personality with little details
From rosy cheeks to a cozy hat fold, learn how to bring charm and warmth into your illustration with simple touches.
Building a Snowman
With winter creeping in, I thought it’d be fun to cozy up with a winter-themed illustration. We’re drawing a super cute scene, a happy little snowman built by a sweet stylized family. The whole vibe is very gentle and simple, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed drawing session. We start with a loose sketch, build up our flat colors, and then gently layer in texture using some of my favorite charcoal brushes. The color palette? Soft oranges and greens, very cozy, very calm. Just like a warm cup of tea on a chilly day.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Underwood
- Florentine
- Nut Grove
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building stylized characters with simple shapes
We use ovals, cones, and rectangles to sketch charming little figures, each with their own personality, without overcomplicating things. - Keeping your layers tidy (and your sanity intact)
By grouping elements cleverly and reusing layers where it makes sense, you save layer space and keep things nice and organized. - Flat coloring with intention
Using reference sketch layers and drag-and-drop fills, we lay down our base colors carefully, always thinking ahead for textures later. - Adding soft texture with charcoal brushes
We alpha lock everything and use the Underwood and Florentine brushes to add that lovely, grainy feel that makes everything warm and handmade. - Using an analogous palette for a calm feel
All our colors sit close together on the wheel: greens, soft browns, oranges. So nothing feels too loud. It keeps the whole piece really serene and soothing.
Christmas Elf
Let’s create this adorable little Christmas elf together in Procreate! In this cozy and beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step, from the first sketch to adding texture and even turning your elf into a cute sticker. You’ll learn some handy tricks along the way and, of course, we’ll have lots of fun doing it. So let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Studio Pen
- Nut Grove
- Molesworth
- Dusky
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- How to sketch with symmetry for easier character building
We use the Drawing Guide with Symmetry turned on so that whatever you draw on one side, magically appears on the other, so helpful for keeping things neat! - Adding clean flat colors with layer control
You’ll learn how to work with clipping masks, drawing assist, and a tidy layer structure so your colors stay right where they should be. - Creating soft shadows and textured highlights
Using the Nut Grove brush and alpha lock, we add shading and light that brings our little elf to life, all while keeping that nice soft, textured look. - Finishing touches that make everything pop
We add in sweet details like stitches, little lines, and pattern accents using the Dusky pencil brush, these tiny things make a big difference! - A fun sticker effect using blur and layers
I’ll show you how to make that lovely glow and drop shadow behind your elf so it looks like a real sticker—great for printing or sharing online.
Cute Zombie
You totally got this! In this fun and super easy-to-follow tutorial, I’ll walk you through drawing your very own cute little zombie in Procreate, even if you’ve never drawn anything before. We’ll start with a simple sketch, add fun cartoony details (like wiggly hair and bite marks!), and finish it off with color, shading, and even a sticker-style glow. Grab your Apple Pencil, open up Procreate, and let’s have some fun drawing together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building a sketch from simple shapes
We start with easy shapes to build our zombie, think squished circles, sausage arms, and fun facial features. - Creating line art with playful pressure
Using pressure sensitivity, we play around with line weight to make your illustration feel more alive and dynamic. - Using layers like a pro
From setting a layer to “reference” to layering shadows with clipping masks, I’ll show you exactly how I do it. - Adding color, light, and texture
We use a fun palette to bring our zombie to life with soft shadows, highlights, and a bit of grungy texture (he is a zombie, after all!). - Finishing it off with a sticker effect
I’ll show you a super simple trick to add a white outline and soft shadow, so your zombie pops right off the canvas like a real sticker.
Cute Witch
It’s spooky season, so what better time to draw a super cute little witch? This tutorial is all about keeping things simple and fun, with soft textures, bold outlines, and lots of charm. We go from a basic sketch all the way to a textured, shaded final piece, complete with a stack of magical books and a sweet little cat friend. No need to stress, just follow along, layer by layer, and I promise it’ll all come together beautifully.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Fine Charcoal Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Fuzzy Charcoal
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building up a sketch with simple shapes
We start with loose circles, sausages, and rectangles, keeping it light and easy before tightening up the details. - Adding personality with textured line art
Using the fine charcoal pencil, we keep things loose and varied, a little messiness is totally okay and adds character. - Organizing your layers for easier coloring
You’ll see how I break everything down, clothing, hair, cat, books, into separate layers so it’s all nice and clean. - Using layer masks to add subtle texture
We give those flat colors some lovely texture with layer masks and the fuzzy charcoal brush, super simple, but makes a big difference. - Soft shading to bring everything together
From rosy cheeks to a glowing moon and sparkly stars, we add soft shadows and gentle highlights to make everything feel warm and cozy.
Watercolor Girl
I’ve got another lovely watercolor project lined up for you – this time, we’re painting a graceful lady with a flowy dress and soft, dreamy textures. We’ll start with a simple sketch, build up soft watercolor layers, and finish with some playful butterflies and splatters to give it that extra bit of magic. It’s a gentle, relaxing process – perfect if you’re in the mood for something elegant and a little whimsical. Let’s get into it and enjoy the flow together.
Brushes used:
- Basic sketcher
- Round watery
- Water bleed
- Water flicka
- Blotch
- Big splatter
- Small brush
- Fineliner
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building a loose, confident sketch
Start with simple shapes to block out the pose, giving your figure structure and flow before refining into something more elegant. - Layering soft watercolor tones
Work in delicate passes with the round watery brush, letting colors blend naturally for that light, painterly feel. - Adding warmth and depth with color variation
Introduce pinks, blues, and yellows to create rich skin tones and subtle shadows – don’t be afraid to be bold with it! - Creating flow with splatters and smudging
Use expressive splatters and gentle smudging to bring the dress to life and add some lovely, organic texture. - Finishing with whimsical details
Add butterflies, little flicks, and soft white highlights to pull everything together and give it that dreamy, magical finish.
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.