Cupcake
During this intermediate to advanced level tutorial we’ll create this realistic looking cupcake together. I’ll guide you through all the steps of the process of course and I’ve attached a color palette and a brush pack for easy brush picking.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Grunge Rock Brush
- Make It Lighter Brush
- Make It Darker Brush
- Watercolor Stone Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Dry Fineliner
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 5000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Refining: You’ll start with basic shapes to outline the cupcake, then refine your sketch by adjusting opacity and adding layers to perfect your drawing
- Color Blocking: Learn to lay down base colors effectively
- Texture and Shading: This tutorial will teach you how to add texture and depth, transforming flat colors into a lifelike cupcake with layers of cream, chocolate drips, and shiny cherries
- Final Touches: Learn to adjust the overall composition, including tweaking with the liquify tool, adding background gradients, and applying a drop shadow for a polished finish
Pumpkin – Happy and Scary
In this tutorial, we created two types of pumpkins in Procreate—one cute and one creepy—with a fun reveal trick to surprise your viewers. The process was straightforward and required no prior experience. We’ll start by drawing and shaping the pumpkin, adding textures, and then moving on to carving and detailing each version of the pumpkin. Finally, we used a mask to create the reveal effect, switching between the cute and creepy versions seamlessly.
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Script
- Fineliner
- Is It Grunge
- Dark Noise
- Nebula
- Blackburn
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Liquify Tool for Shaping: Adjusts shapes easily using the Liquify tool, providing better control over the final form
- Alpha Lock for Texture: Uses Alpha Lock to ensure added textures stay within the shape
- Layer Mask for Carving: Applies a layer mask to carve out facial features, allowing for non-destructive edits
- Symmetry Tool for Efficiency: Utilizes the symmetry tool to save time while creating symmetrical designs, like the creepy pumpkin’s face
- Clipping Mask for Layer Effects: Implements clipping masks to add lighting and shadow effects that apply only to specific parts of the drawing
Fun Doodle
In this delightful Procreate tutorial, we dive into the whimsical world of doodle creation! Creating these colorful doodles is super fun and relaxing. And following my step by step instructions it’s super easy!
Brushes used:
- Chalk Pencil
- Fineliner Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Learn to sketch with the Chalk Pencil, using simple shapes to build complex doodles. Emphasis is placed on using Quick Shape for perfect ovals and clean lines
- Layer Utilization: Discover the advantage of using multiple layers for different elements, allowing easy rearrangement and adjustments during the creative process
- Line Work: Master the art of clean line work with the Fineliner Brush, including varying line weights for added visual interest
- Coloring and Patterns: Explore efficient coloring methods using a reference layer and adding playful patterns for more intricate designs
- Shading and Highlighting: Understand how to add depth and dimension to your doodles by applying shadows and highlights, considering the light source for consistency