Brushes used:

• Basic Flo Brush
• Flo Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Darken Line
• Lighten Line
• Lashes Brush
• Standard Blender

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building up shadow and light: Gradually layers shadows with darker colors and overlays, focusing on natural eye creases, the pupil, and the edges of the iris to bring depth to the drawing
• Refining details with precision brushes: Uses the “Darken Line” and “Lighten Line” brushes to create crisp, clean lines for the iris and eyelashes, adding texture and definition
• Creating a colorful iris: Incorporates a mix of bright colors like purples, greens, blues, and yellows to form a vibrant, rainbow-like iris, blending hues smoothly for a lifelike effect
• Adding highlights for realism: Enhances the 3D effect by adding reflective highlights on the tear duct, lower eyelid, and iris, making the eye appear moist and shiny
• Smudging for softness: Softens transitions between shadows and highlights, using rounded motions to maintain definition while achieving a smooth blend

Brushes used:

• Round Chalk Pencil

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Drawing the basic eye structure: Start by sketching the eyeball and eyelids, ensuring the iris and pupil are properly aligned within the eye’s natural curvature
• Shading the eye for realism: Use gentle strokes to create shadows under the eyelids and add volume to the lower lid by drawing two lines that define its thickness
• Adding and refining eyelashes: Carefully place the eyelashes according to their natural direction and curve
• Creating depth in the iris: Use light strokes radiating outward from the center of the iris to mimic the texture, darkening the outer edge for added contrast
• Using highlights to bring the eye to life: Erase areas to introduce highlights in the eye and surrounding areas, especially the tear duct and lower lid, for a more vibrant appearance

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Standard Blender
• Basic Flo Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Lashes Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4500 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Proportions: Using markers and negative spaces to find the right proportions for the eye
• Base Layer Techniques: Blocking in base colors and gradually refining the shapes with a soft brush
• Layering and Blending: Using multiple layers and the smudge tool to soften edges and build up details
• Detailing: Using specialized brushes to refine shadows, highlights, and textures for a realistic finish

You’ve reached the end of our face drawing series, and it’s time to bring your front view portrait line drawing to life with some color and lighting in Procreate. If you’ve missed the earlier parts, make sure to check them out, or you can jump right in with the line drawing I’ve attached to this post.

Brushes used:

• Medium Brush
• Smooth Lines Brush
• Tapered Lines Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Standard Blender
• Darken Hair Brush
• Lighting Brush
• Loose Hairs Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 5600 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn how to manage different layers for the background, clothing, hair, and facial features
• Base Coloring: Master the technique of laying down base colors for different elements of your portrait
• Detailing with Brushes: Get comfortable with various brushes for specific effects, like the tapered lines brush for hair
• Shading and Lighting: Develop skills in adding shadows and highlights to give your portrait depth and realism
• Final Touches: Understand how to use layer masks and blending modes for refining your artwork

In this tutorial we will dive further into the world of stylized portrait sketching. In the next tutorial we will use this sketch as a base and render our portrait. Attached to this tutorial you will also find cheat sheets which you can use while drawing stylized faces. The cheat sheets show step by step instructions on how you can draw different facial features.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 5600 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Basic Face Proportions and Shapes: Starting with a circular shape for the cranium and attaching the jaw, the tutorial emphasizes understanding face proportions
• Feature Placement: Techniques for correctly placing eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth are covered, with a focus on maintaining symmetry and alignment
• Stylized Hair Sketching: The lesson demonstrates how to sketch hair with volume and texture, emphasizing the importance of capturing the flow and shape of hair
• Layer Techniques: Using layers effectively for creating refined sketches. The tutorial explains how to adjust layer opacity for tracing and refining
• Detailing and Stylization: Strategies for adding details like eyes, eyebrows, nose, and mouth, with a focus on creating a stylized rather than realistic portrait

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Nikko Rull
• Gesinski Ink
• Shale Brush
• Gloaming Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Brush Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Perfect Shapes: Utilize the quick shape tool combined with the edit shape function to fine-tune arcs and circles
• Layer Management: Master the use of layers, including how to use clipping masks and blending modes like multiply and screen to add depth and detail
• Detailed Adjustments: Employ tools like Gaussian blur and the smudge tool to blend colors seamlessly, enhancing the realism of the eye

Are you ready to level up your portrait painting skills? I’ve got just the thing for you – in this Procreate tutorial I will guide you through the exciting process of creating a lifelike portrait with realistic textures and tones!

In this tutorial, I’ll take you step by step, starting from a basic sketch using the versatile Chalk Pencil Brush, all the way to adding those final details that make your portrait pop.

Brushes used:

• Chalk Pencil
• Block-in Brush
• Charcoal Brush
• Standard Blender
• Basic Flo Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Freckles Brush
• Skin Spots Brush
• Smudge Hair Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Learn to measure and sketch using the Chalk Pencil Brush, focusing on facial anatomy and negative spaces to get the right proportions
• Value Blocking: Start with black and white to understand the importance of values in a portrait, using the Block In Brush for laying down tones without getting lost in details.
• Blending and Smudging: Use the Standard Blender for blending and creating soft transitions, crucial for realistic skin textures.
• Detailing and Texture: Add fine details and textures gradually, enhancing features like eyelashes, skin texture, and freckles using a combination of Darken and Lighten Line Brushes.
• Final Touches and Adjustments: Employ techniques for tweaking shadows, highlights, and contrast to bring depth and life to the portrait. Learn to manage edges and transitions for a realistic look