Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Flotastic Brush
• Fine Liner Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Scattered Soft Bush
• Rounded Tufts Brush
• Flowers Brush
• Base Painter

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Using layer organization to streamline complex illustrations: Separate layers for base colors, textures, lighting, and tiny details help manage even dense scenes like this balcony house.
• Adding texture with brushes for natural realism: The Flotastic and Fine Liner brushes add subtle texture to wood, rock, and roof tiles, making flat areas come to life.
• Mastering light and shadow for atmosphere: By creating multiply and screen layers with masks, you’re able to paint dynamic lighting and soft shadows for drama and depth.
• Painting plants that feel organic and lush: Using soft scatter brushes and varying opacities helps give foliage a layered, overgrown, natural look.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Using a two-point perspective grid: Learn to set up and manipulate vanishing points to construct a believable 3D house structure.
• Switching between assisted and freehand drawing: Master toggling Drawing Assist to combine precise architectural lines with freeform, curved sketching.
• Designing storybook architectural elements: Create charming features like rounded doors, arched windows, wooden beams, and hanging flower beds.
• Customizing workflow with QuickMenu: Set up and use Procreate’s QuickMenu for faster access to tools like Drawing Assist during complex projects.

Brushes used:

• Quoll
• Niko Rull
• Oberon
• Flicks
• Splatter
• Soft Brush
• Tinderbox

Canvas Size:

• 1500 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Blending painterly gradients: Using the Quoll brush with varied pressure to create rich color transitions while preserving texture in the sky.
• Layering textures with alpha lock: Learn to use Alpha lock to shade and texturize areas like the roof, chimney, and cat without coloring outside their shapes.
• Adding atmosphere with light effects: Use glow layers, splatter brushes, and the Bloom effect to enhance the dreamy night vibe with starry accents and a glowing moon.

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline
• Round Chalk
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Master the Selection Tool: Create precise shapes and forms using the selection tool set to rectangle mode with color fill
• Layer Masks for Non-Destructive Editing: Apply masks to edit parts of the artwork without permanently altering the original design
• Symmetry Guide for Balanced Designs: Use Procreate’s symmetry tool to simplify the creation of uniform elements like windows
• Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Add highlights and shading directly on existing shapes for depth and texture

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Square Chalk
• Flotastic Brush
• Smudge Tool
• Light Pen
• Darken Line Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Flotastic Inker
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Constructing a cat sketch: Begin with simple shapes like circles and ovals, and outline major body parts such as the head, body, ears, and tail, refining with basic geometric lines
• Creating a textured cityscape: Employ drawing assist for precise building lines and multiple color layers to form depth, adding gradient shading for dimension
• Forming natural, textured clouds: Blend with rounded brush strokes and the smudge tool to create realistic cloud gradients and transitions, incorporating various shades for depth
• Adding subtle details and highlights: Use the flow lighter and darker brushes for shading and highlights on the cat, emphasizing light sources with bloom effects to enhance glow and dimension

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using a photo as a base: Import a photo, stretch it to fit the canvas, and lower its opacity to use as a reference
• Creating line art: Use the Studio Pen to trace simple shapes and create varied line weights for a dynamic look
• Layering colors: Separate colors into layers, starting with the background, to manage your illustration more effectively
• Adding shadows and highlights: Use screen layers for highlights and multiply layers for shadows to add depth and dimension
• Applying special effects: Incorporate lighting and noise effects to enhance your illustration and make it more dynamic

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Wash Brush
• Tinder Box
• Wet Paper Base
• Round Watery Brush
• Layering Brush
• Half Loaded Brush
• Splatter Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Resizing the Canvas: Learn how to resize your canvas in Procreate to accommodate more elements in your artwork
• Blending Edges with Layer Masks: Use layer masks to seamlessly blend elements together for a cohesive look
• Adding Perspective and Depth: Create the illusion of depth with perspective lines and overlapping elements
• Layering Watercolor Effects: Master the technique of layering watercolor effects to add richness and texture to your painting
• Using Highlights and Textures: Add finishing touches with highlights and paper textures to enhance the watercolor effect

Brushes used:

• Smeary Damp Brush
• Rake Brush
• Tapered Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Demonstrates how to create a complex scene with multiple layers, ensuring each element remains editable and organized
• Expressive Brush Strokes: Encourages the use of varied brush strokes to add energy and movement to the painting, showcasing how different brushes can achieve unique textures

During this tutorial we’ll have fun with the perspective tool in Procreate. We’ll create a basic grid and then start building our city scene. I’ll keep it pretty simple and stylized, so anyone can follow along!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Soft Brush
• Script Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Fineliner Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting Up a Perspective Grid: Learn the ins and outs of creating and customizing your perspective grid in Procreate
• Sketching Street Scenes: Learn to sketch buildings, sidewalks, and street elements
• Layering and Line Art: Dive into layer management and creating detailed line art
• Coloring Techniques: Explore the use of gradients, shadows, and light to add depth and realism to your scene
• Adding Details and Atmosphere: From rain effects to street lights, learn how to infuse your artwork with mood and character