Landscapes

Mountain Cabin

In this Procreate tutorial, we’re diving into the art of landscape creation, featuring a cozy cabin in the hills. I’ll guide you through all the steps, so you don’t need any experience with Procreate or with drawing

We’re covering everything from utilizing clipping masks and alpha lock, to mastering layer blending modes for that perfect sunrise or sunset. Plus, I’ll show you how to use the perspective grid to ensure your cabin sits just right within its scenic backdrop. And, of course, we’ll talk about choosing the right brushes and colors to bring your landscape to life.

The tutorial is designed to be easy to follow, offering tips and tricks that I use in my own artwork. By the end, you’ll have a piece you’re proud of and, hopefully, a bunch of new skills to apply to your future Procreate projects.

So, grab your iPad, open up Procreate, and let’s create something beautiful together. Can’t wait to see what you all come up with. Happy painting!

Brushes used:

  • Script Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock: Learn to control where your paint affects the canvas, allowing for non-destructive adjustments and layering techniques
  • Layer Blending Modes: Understand how blending modes like Multiply and Screen can add depth, shadows, and highlights to your artwork
  • Perspective Grid: Utilize the perspective grid to accurately sketch and place objects within a three-dimensional space
  • Layer Management: Gain insights into effective layer management to enhance the complexity of your scene without overwhelming your canvas
Landscapes

Anime Style Sky

In this advanced tutorial, we’ll tackle the challenge of creating an anime-style dramatic sky with voluminous clouds. This lesson is ideal for those seeking to enhance their skills in cloud painting.

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Smear It Around Brush
  • Dynamic Color Brush
  • Soft Streaky Mixer
  • Smooth Sketching Brush
  • Luminance Brush
  • Couple Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Cloud Shaping and Detailing: Master the art of using the Flotastic Brush to paint fluffy, detailed clouds, focusing on shape variety and layering for depth
  • Color Variation: Explore how to add life to your clouds and sky with a dynamic range of colors, ensuring your clouds pop with realism and depth
  • Light and Shadow Dynamics: Discover the secrets to painting realistic light and shadow on clouds, enhancing the three-dimensional feel of your scene
Landscapes

Autumn Sunset Landscape

In this Procreate tutorial we’ll be creating an amazing landscape that’s both fun and easy to make. No experience? No problem. I’ll walk you through every step, from basic shapes to adding gradients and texture, and even a cool trick for making a standout tree. You’ll be learning by doing, and by the end, you’ll have a piece you’re eager to share. And if you do, don’t forget to tag me so I can see your fantastic work. Ready to create something you’re proud of? Let’s get started!

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Monoline Brush
  • Script Brush
  • Fineliner Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Gradients: The tutorial demonstrates how to seamlessly blend colors to create a stunning background gradient using the soft brush
  • Layer Management: Learn to effectively manage layers, including merging them to maintain organization and prevent exceeding the layer limit
  • Lighting and Shadow: Through the use of clipping masks and color variations, the tutorial explores how to simulate lighting and shadow, enhancing the realism and dynamism of the landscape
Landscapes

Ghibli Style Landscape

I’m so excited about this tutorial, a landscape like this is so much fun to create. During this tutorial we will paint this Studio Ghibli inspired landscape together. It’s pretty easy actually!

Brushes used:

  • Soft Brush
  • Flotastic Brush
  • Tapered Lines Brush
  • Scattered Soft Bush Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Soft Rounded Mossy Grass Brush
  • Medium Hard Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Gradient Creation: Master the technique of creating a smooth gradient for the sky, using the soft brush and Gaussian blur
  • Layer Management: Learn how to efficiently use layers for creating elements like water, hills, clouds, and foreground objects
  • Color Blending: Enhance your skills in blending colors for natural-looking elements like hills, rocks, and trees
  • Detailed Texturing: Develop the ability to add texture and depth to various elements, such as grass, rocks, and tree trunks
  • Shadow and Light Effects: Gain insights into using shadows and light to add realism and depth to the landscape
Landscapes

Storybook House

In this fun beginner friendly Procreate tutorial we’ll create a charming storybook style house in a forest together. We’ll use simple techniques and I’ll guide you through all the steps, so you’ll end up with an amazing result. So grab your pencil and let’s get started!

Brushes used:

  • Fineliner Brush
  • Round Chalk Brush
  • Smudgy Hair Brush
  • Dark Noise Brush
  • Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating Basic Shapes: We start with simple geometric shapes to form the house’s base, gradually adding complexity to our drawing
  • Layer Management and Clipping Masks: Efficiently organizing layers and utilizing clipping masks to add textures and details without affecting the underlying layers
  • Color Blending and Shadow Techniques: Employing blending modes like Multiply and Screen to add depth with shadows and highlights
  • Texture Application: Using various brushes to apply textures, simulating materials such as tree bark and foliage
Landscapes

Mountain Landscape

In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll tackle a summer mountain scene that’s beginner-friendly but packed with techniques every digital artist can appreciate.

Finished the piece? You should feel pretty stoked! Remember, if you’re sharing your work, tag me so I can see your awesome take on this tutorial.

Brushes used:

  • Script Brush
  • Soft Airbrush
  • Fineliner Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layer Clipping Masks: This tutorial demonstrates how to use clipping masks to ensure that new layers of paint or texture only apply to the designated underlying shape, maintaining clean, crisp edges
  • Layer Blending Modes: Learn how to effectively utilize blending modes like Multiply and Overlay to add depth, shadows, and highlights
  • Creating Natural Elements: Through step-by-step guidance, the tutorial covers the creation of natural landscape elements like mountains, trees, rocks, and clouds
Landscapes

Mountains

Jump into a landscape painting session with me on Procreate. This tutorial is all about choosing colors on the fly, figuring out layers, and messing around with brushes, including the trusty Flotastic brush. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got some digital brush miles under your belt, there’s something in here for you. Let’s roll up our sleeves and bring that landscape to life.

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Heavy Metal Brush
  • Rustic Decay Brush
  • Bruise Brush
  • Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Layer Management: Learn how to effectively use layers to separate different elements of the landscape, such as the sky, distant mountains, and foreground, to maintain organization and flexibility throughout the painting process
  • Color Selection and Adjustment: Discover how to choose base colors, adjust them to suit your scene, and create a cohesive color palette that brings your landscape to life
  • Brush Technique: Explore the use of different brushes to achieve a variety of textures, from soft sky transitions to rugged mountain surfaces and delicate snow details
Landscapes

Pink Sunset

In this super chill Procreate tutorial, we’re taking it down a notch from last week’s intense lo-fi room vibe to something a tad more laid-back. We’re crafting a stylized landscape that’s not just easy on the eyes but also a breeze to make. If you’ve got a knack for vibrant colors and dreamy landscapes, you’re absolutely going to love bringing this piece to life. And hey, if you do end up sharing your masterpiece on Instagram, don’t forget to tag me; I’d love to see your creations!

Brushes used:

  • Script Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Simple Shapes for Landscapes: Learn to use simple, wavy lines to create the foundation of your landscape
  • Color Filling and Adjustment: Master the art of color dropping and adjusting thresholds to fill shapes seamlessly, enhancing the vibrancy of your artwork
  • Layer Management: Gain insights into efficient layer management
  • Texture Application: Discover techniques for adding texture to your landscapes, using brushes and color variations to bring your scenes to life
  • Gradient Sky Creation: Explore the process of creating a gradient sky
Landscapes

Blackboard style Landscape

I’m thrilled to have you join me on another creative adventure in Procreate. Today, we’re diving into something truly special—a blackboard-style landscape that’s as dreamy as it is fun to create. By the end of this tutorial, you’re going to look at your masterpiece and feel a burst of pride. Trust me, you’ll be itching to share it with the world. And hey, if you do share it, make sure to tag me; I love seeing your stunning creations and you might just get a shoutout in my next video!

Brushes used:

  • Fineliner Brush
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Salamanca Brush
  • Cookie Brush
  • Dark Noise Brush
  • Pine Tree Long Brush
  • Pine Tree Broad Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating a Blackboard Texture Background: You’ll learn to import and adjust a photo to create a convincing blackboard texture background, setting a unique stage for your artwork
  • Drawing and Texturing Mountains: Master the technique of drawing mountains and adding texture with Procreate brushes
  • Layering and Detailing: The tutorial covers advanced layering techniques, including the use of layer masks for creating intricate tree silhouettes and adding depth to the scene
  • Creating Atmospheric Effects: You’ll learn how to simulate lighting and atmospheric effects, such as mist and moonlight, enhancing the mood of your landscape