House with a Garden
This tutorial is pure springtime joy. We’re painting a cheerful, impressionistic house nestled in a colorful, blooming garden, and you’ll only need two brushes to make it happen. No need for perfection—this style thrives on loose, expressive strokes. It’s such a fun, forgiving process, perfect for getting into that warm-weather creative vibe. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flotastic Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Layering for texture and depth: You learn how to gradually build up detail by layering shapes and brushstrokes from background to foreground, using size and opacity variations.
- Color mixing through brushwork: Instead of blending, you apply a variety of shades with deliberate dabs and strokes to create depth and vibrancy, especially in the foliage and flowers.
- Adding detail through controlled brush size: By gradually decreasing brush size and switching colors, you create the illusion of detailed flowers, windows, and textures without overworking.
- Using Alpha Lock for clean shading and accents: Alpha Lock becomes essential in keeping your textures and highlights inside the shapes—especially on elements like the roof, windows, and clouds.
Dream House Landscape
Let’s dive into this fun and easy Procreate tutorial to create a charming Studio Ghibli-inspired landscape. We’ll use a loose, painterly style to build depth with a mix of simple shapes, textured brushes, and soft colors. From sketching the scene to refining the final details, I’ll guide you through every step to make this painting process both relaxing and enjoyable.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flotastic
- The Surface
- Aurora
- Smudgy Foliage
- Dynamic Color
- Soft Mossy Grass
- Soft Brush
- Overlay
- Stipple 2.0
- Spackles
- Flowers 2
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Creating Depth with Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background: Sketch out the landscape with a clear distinction between the three layers—foreground (trees and grass), middle ground (house and bushes), and background (mountains and sky).
- Using Textured Brushes for a Painterly Effect: Employ brushes like Flotastic and Smudgy Foliage to create organic edges, blending colors naturally while maintaining a soft, illustrative feel.
- Building a House with Proper Perspective: Use a perspective grid to construct the cabin, ensuring accurate angles for the roof, windows, and doors. Keep the lines loose and playful to match the overall aesthetic.
- Adding Atmospheric Details like Clouds and Shadows: Sketch fluffy, dramatic clouds with rounded strokes and enhance depth by placing soft shadows under the roof, around bushes, and along the mountains.
House on a Hill
This tutorial walks you through creating a whimsical, textured landscape in Procreate, complete with rolling hills, a cozy house, and expressive trees. The beauty of this painting lies in its wonky, imperfect strokes—so no need for perfectionism!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Nikko Rull
- Quoll
- Studio Pen
- Tinderbox
- Oberon
- Freycinet
- Burnt Tree
- Flicks
- Inka
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering for depth: Build hills in layers, placing darker tones in the foreground and lighter ones in the background to create a sense of depth.
- Adding texture with Alpha Lock: Use Alpha Lock and brushes like the Quoll and Nikko Rull to create painterly textures and blended gradients.
- Painting a wonky house: Construct a playful house with simple shapes, layering elements like the roof and windows for a fun, slightly offbeat look.
Winter Lake
There’s nothing better than learning while creating something beautiful! In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial, you’ll master fantastic techniques while designing a serene winter landscape. We’ll explore Procreate brushes and some free brushes from my Treasure Chest brush pack. Follow along and let your creativity flow as you create this stunning scene step by step!
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Monoline Brush
- Wet Sponge Brush
- Pine Trees Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Mercury Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating layered landscapes: Build hills, lakes, and a foreground with color blending and Gaussian blur for depth and texture
- Drawing trees and vegetation: Apply the Pine Trees and Spackle brushes to add natural details and textures to landscapes
- Designing and detailing structures: Craft a 3D cabin with some simple steps
Winter Morning Landscape
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a stunning winter landscape in Procreate. Using only built-in brushes and step-by-step guidance, we’ll explore essential techniques like creating depth with layers, adding realistic textures, and playing with blending modes to bring a cold, serene scene to life. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned Procreate users, this is a great way to expand your skills and experiment with wintery tones.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Spectra Brush
- Freycinet Brush
- Little Pine Brush
- Wet Acrylic Brush
- Old Brush
- Medium Brush
- Mercury Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating gradients for skies: Use the soft brush and Gaussian blur to create smooth, multi-toned gradients for atmospheric depth
- Using masks and blending modes: Learn to apply layer masks, Alpha Lock, and blending modes like Multiply and Overlay
- Enhancing textures and shadows: Blend brushes like Wet Acrylic and Old Brush with smudge tools to create detailed textures and realistic shadows
- Adding glow and highlights: Use clipping masks, light blending modes, and the airbrush tool to emphasize areas of light and enhance focal points
Winter Mountains
In this tutorial, we’re creating a magical winter wonderland with tall, dramatic mountains, snowy slopes, and cozy forests. This taller canvas really helps add depth and makes those mountains look even more striking. I’ll walk you through sketching the composition, adding layers for depth, and using simple techniques to get beautiful textures and lighting. Let’s dive in and bring this winter scene to life!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
- Flotastic Brush
- Pine Tree Forest Brush
- Hard Airbrush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Sketching for Composition: Divide the canvas into foreground, middle ground, and background to create a dramatic, well-balanced composition
- Adding Texture and Snow Details: Apply jagged snow shapes and use texture brushes like Flotastic for a painterly effect on snow and mountains
- Efficient Tree Rendering: Combine hand-drawn trees and brush tools to fill forested areas quickly while maintaining variety and detail
Your First Drawing
This can be your first drawing in Procreate, because I will guide you through every single step of this Procreate drawing for beginners! In this easy step by step tutorial I will explain the basic features of Procreate while we create this lovely landscape illustration in Procreate.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Studio Pen
- Sword Grass Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Custom Canvas and Color Palette: Learn how to set up a custom-sized canvas, import color palettes, and adjust layers to start your project
- Mastering Layer Techniques: Use alpha lock, clipping masks, and layer pinching to organize and enhance your artwork efficiently
- Using Adjustment Tools: Add effects like Gaussian blur and bloom to create gradients, glows, and a sense of depth
- Symmetry and QuickShape Tools: Create mirrored designs and perfect shapes like circles and straight lines with ease
Beautiful Bay
Transform your canvas into a beautiful bay scene with this comprehensive Procreate tutorial. Packed with essential techniques, you’ll learn how to build custom brushes, create glowing clouds, and add intricate textures for a truly dynamic landscape. Follow along as you develop key skills to enhance your digital painting toolkit and bring your artwork to life.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Studio Pen
- Hard Airbrush (customized)
- Rainforest Brush
- Stipple 2.0 Brush
- Shale Brush
- Twisted Tree Brush
- Flowers Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Create a Custom Brush: Learn to modify an existing airbrush, adding jitter and adjusting spacing to achieve a unique, dynamic stroke effect
- Use the Bloom Feature for Atmospheric Effects
Apply the Bloom tool to add a subtle glow to cloud formations, enhancing the dreamy look of your landscape - Add Realistic Texture to Rocks and Grass
Incorporate brushes like Shale and Twisted Tree to create textured details for rocks and use layering techniques for a natural-looking grass effect - Implement Clipping Masks and Layer Blending Modes
Utilize clipping masks and blending modes like Multiply for seamless shadow and texture effects on flowers and landscape elements
Distant Land Landscape
Create a beautiful, layered mountain landscape in Procreate with this easy-to-follow tutorial. We’ll walk through each step slowly, from setting up your canvas to adding textures, shadows, and atmospheric touches that bring depth and realism to your artwork. With a few built-in brushes and a bit of blending, you’ll have all the techniques you need to create your own mountain scene and master essential Procreate features along the way.
Brushes used:
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Turpentine Brush
- Cotton Brush
- Old Brush
- Mountain Ash Brush
- Rad Brush
- Oberon Brush
- Simple Grass Brush
- Sticks Brush
- Hard Airbrush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using Layers for Depth and Organization: Organize mountains, sky, and foreground elements on separate layers, enabling easy adjustments, depth, and flexibility for modifications in Procreate landscapes
- Creating and Editing Custom Brushes: Learn to modify brush properties, such as jitter and opacity, to craft custom brushes for clouds and textures
- Applying Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks for Controlled Shading: Use Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks to add highlights, shadows, and textures precisely, keeping strokes within specific areas and enhancing control over details
- Using the Smudge Tool for Blended Textures: Achieve a painterly, seamless look by using the smudge tool with various textured brushes to blend colors and soften edges, perfect for clouds, foliage, and distant backgrounds