Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Managing Layers: Efficiently use and organize multiple layers, including merging and duplicating to save space
• Creating Shadows: Apply Gaussian Blur and Multiply blending mode to create realistic shadows for a 3D effect
• Using the Selection Tool: Utilize the Selection Tool to create precise shapes and color fills
• Symmetry Drawing: Implement the Drawing Guide’s symmetry feature for creating symmetrical elements like trees

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Studio Pen
• Leatherwood Brush
• Hartz Brush
• Color Booster Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Currawong Brush
• Cotton Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Camel Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradient Skies: Using the soft brush and Gaussian blur to blend colors smoothly for a realistic sky effect
• Drawing and Texturing Rocks: Techniques with the studio pen and various texture brushes to create realistic, detailed rock formations
• Adding Light and Shadows: Employing the add layer mode and multiply mode to enhance the scene with realistic lighting and shadow effects
• Enhancing Colors: Utilizing the color booster brush to intensify and warm up the colors in the landscape

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Wash Brush
• Round Watery Brush
• Styx Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Drawing Perfect Circles: Utilize the Monoline Brush with snapping to draw and center perfect circles
• Layer Masking: Add and manipulate layer masks to refine shapes and effects
• Creating Watercolor Effects: Use the Wash Brush and Round Watery Brush to simulate watercolor textures in the sky and water
• Selection and Clipping Masks: Effectively use selection tools and clipping masks to add depth and layers to the painting

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Complementary Colors: We explored how using colors opposite each other on the color wheel can enhance the visual appeal of your artwork
• Detailing with Brushes: How to use various brushes to add details like grass and clouds, making the scene more dynamic
• Final Touches with Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks: Mastery in fine-tuning details and textures on specific layers without affecting others

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Soft Scattery Bush Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Pine Trees Brush
• Little Pine Brush
• Rainforest Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Stipple 2.0 Brush
• Snow Gum Brush
• Twig Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn to strategically manage multiple layers, using them to separate elements of the scene, such as the sky, mountains, and foreground
• Brush Techniques: Master the use of different brushes for specific textures and effects, enhancing your ability to select the right tool for various aspects of the landscape, from foliage to water surfaces
• Color Theory Application: Apply color theory effectively to create depth and realism through gradients and color blending, understanding how atmospheric conditions influence color perception in landscapes
• Detailing and Refinement: Develop skills in adding fine details and textures that bring a digital painting to life

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Flat Painter
• Soft Brush
• Foliage Brush
• Soft Mossy Grass
• Simple Grass
• Flower Field

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradients: Starting with a soft brush to blend colors seamlessly across the sky, setting the stage for the rest of the artwork
• Layer Management: Efficient use of layers for different elements like the sky, river, grass, and mountains, including tips on adjusting layer properties for desired effects
• Detailing Techniques: Adding details such as rocks, trees, and grass, using various brushes to create texture and depth, ensuring each element contributes to the overall aesthetic
• Reflections and Final Touches: Skillfully creating reflections in the water to increase realism

Brushes used:

• Dry Ink Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Medium Nozzle
• Wet Sponge
• Wash Brush
• Glowing Brush
• Round Brush
• Soft Brush
• Light Pen
• Old Beach Brush
• Studio Pen
• Tinder Box Brush
• Eaglehawk Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Projects:

• Creating a Colorful Animal Portrait: Learn to transform a photo of your pet into a vibrant, expressive artwork using a color-changing brush technique
• Designing Glowing Stars: Master the art of drawing and glowing star-filled skies, incorporating color dynamics and layer blending modes for a luminous effect
• Crafting an Abstract Watercolor Piece: Explore abstract art by creating random lines and filling them with watercolor brushes for a relaxing painting session
• Drawing a Cute Cat with Symmetry Tool: Utilize Procreate’s Symmetry tool to draw an adorable, perfectly symmetrical cat, enhancing it with colors and shadows
• Making a Minimalistic Tree: Discover how to use selection tools and layer masks to create a stylized, minimalistic tree with a calming aesthetic
• Drawing Black and White Planet Doodles: Delve into drawing various planets with unique textures and rings, adding depth and interest to a cosmic scene
• Painting a Simple Watercolor Landscape: Learn to layer washes of color to form a serene landscape, complete with clouds and a sun, on a textured paper effect
• Creating a Cute Bee Illustration: Combine basic shapes and Procreate’s drawing guides to create a charming bee, surrounded by flowers and clouds
• Building Stylized Watercolor Houses: Use artistic brushes to construct colorful, stylized houses, adding windows, doors, and trees for a whimsical village scene
• Crafting a Colorful Little Monster: Experiment with shapes, colors, and layers to bring to life a unique monster, filled with personality and whimsy

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Corrugated Iron
• Monoline Brush
• Fine Tip

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Wavy Lines: The initial steps involve using the Script Brush to create wavy lines across the canvas, simulating layers of paper cutouts for the desert landscape
• Adding Color and Texture: Through the tutorial, you learn to add color to your layers and how to enhance them with textures using different brushes, including the use of Alpha Lock to apply gradients and the Corrugated Iron brush for a cardboard effect on cacti
• Creating a Paper Cutout Effect: A significant skill taught is giving each layer a realistic paper cutout look by duplicating layers, adjusting their colors to lighter tones, and shifting them slightly to create a layered paper effect

In this tutorial we’ll create a mountain landscape with a paper cutout effect. It’s a great technique to add more interest to your stylized landscape illustrations and it’s really easy!

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Layered Mountain Ranges: Learn to design varied mountain silhouettes using the Script Brush, employing color filling and alpha locking to add depth and mist for a layered effect
• Applying Paper Cutout Effect: The tutorial teaches you to simulate a paper cutout look by selectively adding light and dark edges to your mountains, achieving a textured, three-dimensional appearance