In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll paint a stunning landscape together, starting with the simplest of shapes and gradually building up to a richly detailed scene. I’ll take you through every single step of the process, so this Procreate tutorial is suitable for all skill levels. In this tutorial we’ll be using some Procreate brushes from my treasure chest, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get access to all of my free brushes!

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Tarraleah Brush
• Pine Tree Forest Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Clouds Brush
• Twisted Tree Brush
• Eaglehawk Brush
• Wet Acrylic Brush
• Charcoals Brush
• Dry Brush
• Cotton Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Gradient Creation for Sky: Learning to blend colors smoothly to create a soft, transitioning sky background
• Mountain and Terrain Texturing: Techniques for adding texture to mountains and foreground terrain to enhance depth and realism
• Tree Creation: Utilizing various brushes to paint forests and individual trees, incorporating techniques for layering colors to achieve a sense of volume and light direction
• Cloud Painting: Strategies for crafting fluffy, realistic clouds by layering colors and using smudge tools for soft edges

In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial, we dive into the mesmerizing world of Vincent Van Gogh, focusing on creating a painting inspired by the iconic Starry Night. We’ll use special painterly brushes that you can find in my free Treasure Chest. Let’s get expressive!

Brushes used:

• Round Smeary Brush
• Opaque Thin Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Painterly Base: Learn to lay down an underpainting using the Round Smeary Brush, exploring how to blend colors directly on the canvas to create a textured, vibrant base
• Color Mixing and Layering: Discover the art of mixing colors on your canvas and layering strokes for depth, using a palette inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night
• Impressionistic Brush Strokes: Master the technique of applying brush strokes to convey movement and flow, capturing the essence of Van Gogh’s style with the Opaque Thin Brush
• Utilizing Layer Blending Modes: Get hands-on experience with Procreate’s layer blending modes, particularly the “Multiply” mode, to adjust tones and contrast without compromising texture and detail

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting a picturesque landscape with a charming house on rolling hills. This lesson is designed to not only enhance your digital art skills but also to inspire you to explore the possibilities within Procreate.

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Spatula Brush
• Chalk Pencil Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and Manipulating Layers: You’ll learn how to strategically create new layers for different elements of our landscape
• Using the Perspective Tool: Use the Perspective Tool to construct our little house
• Applying Texture and Color: Through the use of the spatula brush and various color techniques, we’ll add texture to our landscape and house, bringing depth and vibrancy to our scene
• Selection and Alpha Lock Techniques: Master the use of the Selection tool and Alpha Lock for precise editing and texturing
• Layer Blending Modes: Experiment with different layer blending modes, such as Color and Multiply, creating subtle touches and shadows, giving more depth to our artwork

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Soft Brush
• Light Pen
• Twisted Tree
• Round Chalk Brush
• Watercolor Brush
• Concrete Block
• Oriental Brush
• Turpentine Brush
• Basic Flo Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using alpha lock and layer masks: Adjust layers to selectively apply effects and textures, ensuring edits are non-destructive
• Blending and texturing techniques: Employ brushes like the Twisted Tree and Concrete Block to add realistic textures and details
• Layer blending modes: Explore the use of ‘Multiply’, ‘Color Dodge’, ‘Add’, and ‘Overlay’ to enhance visual effects and depth
• Color adjustments and effects: Manipulate colors and apply effects like Gaussian and Motion Blur to create depth and atmosphere
• Detailed brush work: Refine small details and elements using various brushes for effects like light reflections and textural variation

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Spackle it Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Drawing and modifying shapes: You’ll learn to draw perfect circles and modify them using Procreate’s snapping and magnetics features to ensure everything is centered and aligned on the canvas
• Layer management and clipping masks: Learn to make effective use of layers and clipping masks to build up the landscape elements neatly
• Color and texture application: Apply colors and textures strategically to create depth and realism in the landscape
• Efficient workflow tips: I’ll give various shortcuts and efficiency tips, like duplicating layers and using alpha lock, to streamline the creative process in Procreate

During this tutorial we’ll create this lovely mountain landscape together. We’ll start by blocking in basic shapes. Once we have these shapes, we’ll start adding lots of texture. I have added a brush pack for easy brush picking and a color palette with all the colors we’ll use.

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Square Chalk Brush
• Flat Painter Brush
• Rough Edged Stone Brush
• Rough Little Stick Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Rough Spackles Brush
• On The Flo Brush
• Smear It Around Brush
• Chalk Mixer Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 5600 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating gradients: You’re starting off by using a soft brush to craft a gradient for the sky. This part of the tutorial walks you through blending colors smoothly
• Blocking in major shapes: Here, the focus is on the crucial step of shaping your landscape. By using the square chalk brush, you’re learning to outline the essential forms that serve as the foundation of your artwork
• Texturing: Dive into the art of texturing with an array of brushes. This segment shows you how to bring the mountains, grass, and clouds to life
• Layer management: Managing your layers is key in digital painting. Throughout the tutorial, you’re getting hands-on experience with creating and organizing around six or seven layers, using techniques like clipping masks and alpha lock for a streamlined, non-destructive workflow

Brushes used:

• Monoline brush
• Spackle it brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building a textured sky: Using multiple passes of color with a large brush to create a smooth gradient with a spackled texture
• Adding depth with hills: Creating layered hill shapes and using Alpha Lock to add texture and shadows that enhance the landscape
• Creating a reflection: Duplicating layers to mirror hill shapes and adjusting opacity to simulate realistic water reflections
• Designing playful palm trees: Using the selection tool and monoline brush to craft whimsical palm trees, then adding texture and subtle shading

In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this colorful and stylized landscape illustration. We’ll be using free Procreate brushes and start out with very simple shapes to which we will add texture later on. During this easy tutorial you will learn to master the basic features of Procreate.

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Spackle it Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn how to effectively create, organize, and manipulate layers
• Color Blocking: Master the technique of color blocking to lay down the foundational shapes and elements of your landscape
• Shape and Line Work: Develop your skills in crafting wobbly lines for hills and precise shapes for structures
• Texturizing Techniques: Explore the use of the spackle it brush to add texture and depth to various elements of your scene

In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this lovely stylized landscape illustration. You don’t need any experience with Procreate to be able to follow this easy tutorial, I will be guiding you through all the steps!

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Dark Noise Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and Manipulating Basic Shapes: Learn to draw, duplicate, and align circles and rectangles to form the foundational elements of your landscape
• Clipping Masks: Make use of clipping masks to ensure your paint will stay inside a shape you created
• Texturing Techniques: Add texture to your landscape making use of my free Procreate brushes