Cheerful Room
I found this super interesting reference photo on Unsplash and thought… why not turn this into a playful, stylized room illustration? I didn’t plan anything beforehand because I really wanted to show you how I explore and figure things out along the way. It gets a bit messy, I test things, change my mind, but that’s honestly part of the fun. And hopefully it gives you tools and confidence to do this with your own photos too.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Dry Ink
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building perspective without overthinking it
You set up a simple perspective grid, roughly place your horizon and vanishing points, and use assisted drawing as a guide, not a rulebook. - Turning a photo into a stylized scene
You simplify shapes, round forms, exaggerate curves, and redesign elements like plants and decor instead of copying everything exactly. - Distributing bold colors intentionally
You spread purples and greens across the composition first, then balance the intensity with sandy neutrals and small pink accents. - Using clipping masks for flexible shading
You add shadows with Multiply layers and highlights with Screen/Add layers, keeping everything editable and easy to tweak. - Softening line art for atmosphere
You alpha lock the line art and experiment with warm and cool tones to shift the mood and make the illustration feel softer and more cohesive.
Cozy Mugs
I’ve got a super cozy project for you that’s just perfect for Valentine’s Day, or honestly, any rainy afternoon. We’re drawing two adorable mugs sharing a warm moment indoors while it’s raining outside. From sketch to final lighting touches, I’ll walk you through the full process, layering in cozy details like heart-shaped leaves, a glowing candle, and even a love letter on the table. Don’t worry, we’ll keep things playful and light, with lots of room for your own little creative touches.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building cozy compositions with simple shapes
Start with basic ovals and lines to lay out your scene, then gently build in cozy elements like curtains, windows, and table legs. - Layering your sketch for easy line art
Lower the sketch opacity and add clean lines on top, making decisions early keeps the line art phase fun and relaxing. - Adding dreamy lighting with Bloom and Blur
Create glowing hearts in the sky, cozy steam swirls, and a flickering candle using Bloom, Gaussian Blur, and a touch of color layering. - Using Alpha Lock for shading and texture
Add soft gradients and shadows with the soft brush to create a gentle, lo-fi vibe across your curtains, mugs, and cozy corners. - Finishing with raindrops and texture for atmosphere
Top it all off with stylized raindrops, bloom effects, and a final overlay of noise for that perfect soft, rainy-day feel.
Two Tone Illustration
In this super calming tutorial, we’re creating a cozy little window scene with just two colors, yes, really, just two! You might’ve seen this trending on TikTok or Instagram, and I just love how moody and magical it looks. We’ll sketch everything from the curtains to a cute cat, add soft line art, and then bring it all to life with dreamy lighting and texture using only two hues. It’s like making your own printable coloring page, but with a digital twist. I’ll guide you through every step, it’s easier than it looks!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Studio Pen
- Night Heron
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Making the most of Procreate’s symmetry tool
You’ll set up a symmetrical guide to quickly sketch balanced elements like the window and curtains, super handy! - Creating clean line art from a sketch
We lower the opacity of the sketch and go over it with the Studio Pen to get those nice, crisp lines. satisfying stuff. - Building a full scene with only two colors
By layering light and shadow with just two tones, you’ll create depth and atmosphere without a huge color palette. - Adding handmade texture with gouache brushes
Instead of just tapping to fill, you’ll brush in your colors to give the scene a warm, natural, coloring-book feel. - Placing highlights and shadows for extra mood
We imagine where the light hits and layer on soft rim lights and deep shadows, this is where the magic really happens.
Isometric Cozy Burrow
In this tutorial, we’re diving into a brand new isometric project, a snug little burrow with a sweet girl reading her book, a cat curled up nearby, and piles of books tucked into earthy walls. It’s all about combining structure with soft, organic shapes to build a dreamy little hideout. I’ll walk you through setting up your isometric guide, sketching the base shapes, and layering in personality with soft line art, cozy lighting, and simple, playful details. Grab the brush pack and palette, and let’s build this peaceful little world together.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Scattery Bush
- Snow Gum
- Base Painter
- Studio Pen
- Darken Line
- Lighten Line
- Flo Lighta
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Using the isometric guide for structured sketching
Start by turning on Procreate’s isometric grid with drawing assist to help keep your base nice and tidy while you work out the scene’s layout. - Layering rough and organic sketches
Begin with angular blocky shapes, then soften everything up with gentle curves, especially when sketching cozy furniture, books, and your little characters. - Coloring with clean layers and alpha lock
We’ll organize our layers so we can color freely underneath the line art, and use alpha lock to add shading and texture without coloring outside the lines. - Building up soft, glowy shading
With the dark and light brushes, plus a bit of glow using blend modes, we’ll create subtle shadows and soft ambient light to give everything that magical, cozy feel. - Color-tinting your line art to soften the look
Instead of keeping harsh black outlines, we’ll go in and gently recolor the line art so it blends in with the scene, just a little finishing touch that makes a big difference.
Sunny Room
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through every single step to create this cozy little room in Procreate. We’ll keep it nice and simple—learning all about perspective, layering, shading, and adding those fun little details that bring your drawing to life. I’ll explain everything in a calm and easy way so you can follow along and end up with something you’ll be really proud of. So grab your iPad, and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Dry Ink
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting up and using a perspective grid
Learn how to activate Procreate’s perspective guide and drawing assist to ensure your lines follow accurate one-point perspective. - Creating layered compositions with clipping masks and blending modes
Master the use of multiple layers and clipping masks to organize your artwork logically and apply shadows and lighting non-destructively. - Sketching and refining with both geometric and organic shapes
Move from structured, perspective-based sketches to more fluid, organic details that bring life and character to your illustration. - Coloring with a cohesive palette and layering techniques
Apply a thoughtful color palette while using different layers for walls, furniture, and decor, ensuring everything is clean and easy to edit. - Adding depth with shadows and light effects
Use multiply layers for realistic shadows and the “add” blend mode for gentle, glowing light rays that enhance the scene’s atmosphere.
Top Down Room View – Part 2
Now that our line art is done, it’s time to bring our room to life with color, patterns, and lighting. We’ll start by laying down flat colors, adding shadows, and then transforming our scene into both a day and night version using Procreate’s blending modes and effects.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Medium Brush
- Flower Pattern Brushes
- Stippel Brush
- Tiny Patchy Brush
- Signs Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Adding Flat Colors Efficiently: Use separate layers for different elements, drag-and-drop colors, and apply the selection tool with color fill to speed up the coloring process.
- Applying Patterns for Texture: Use clipping masks with pattern brushes like stipple and patchy textures to add subtle detail to rugs, walls, and beddings.
- Creating Realistic Shadows: Multiply layers help cast soft shadows from objects, giving depth and dimension to the scene. A soft brush and selection tool refine shadow placement.
- Adding Light Rays for a Day Scene: Use Add blending mode with a soft brush to paint in sunlight streaming through the windows. Gaussian blur and layer masks help control the intensity and realism.
- Crafting a Night Scene with Glow Effects: Use Bloom and Soft Light blending modes to make lamps glow, adding warmth and contrast. Adjust shadows for a darker ambiance while keeping key highlights.
Isometric Colorful Room
You can draw this in Procreate! In this easy step-by-step tutorial, I’ll show you how to create a colorful isometric room illustration from start to finish. It’s a great way to get familiar with isometric perspective while designing a fun, cozy space. So, grab your iPad and Apple Pencil and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using the Isometric Grid: Learn to use the isometric drawing guide and adjust grid settings for precise perspective.
- Sketching Basic Shapes: Break down furniture and objects into simple geometric forms aligned with the grid.
- Creating Clean Line Art: Use inking brushes to refine shapes, incorporating playful, rounded edges for a stylized look.
- Applying Color Efficiently: Use reference layers and drag-and-drop fills to quickly color different elements.
- Adding Shadows for Depth: Use clipping masks and multiply layers to create soft, directional shadows for realism.
Top Down Room View – Part 1
Alright, let’s get into this fun two-part tutorial where we create a cozy top-down bedroom scene in Procreate! In this first part, we focus on sketching and line art using a perspective grid. If you want, you can grab my premade grid and brush pack to make things easier. We build the entire room layout, adding furniture, books, rugs, and even small decor elements like an alarm clock and slippers. Once the rough sketch is complete, we refine it into clean line art, ready for coloring in part two!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 4500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Setting up a perspective grid: Placing vanishing points at the top and bottom for a top-down view and adjusting grid settings for accurate proportions.
- Sketching room elements with perspective: Using a guided perspective grid to build furniture, bookshelves, and decor with proper alignment.
- Adding organic shapes to the scene: Switching off drawing assist to freehand sketch pillows, blankets, plants, and rugs for a natural look.
- Adding depth and texture to objects: Using broken lines for wood texture, subtle curves for fabric, and extra details like shadowed edges to enhance realism.
Cozy Room
I’ve always wanted to make an interior illustration like this, with loose brush strokes and an expressive feel. In this tutorial I’ll show you how you can easily do that with a photo as a base. I think it’s a lot of fun to do! So I hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Monoliner
- Flotastic brush
- Soft Brush (Airbrushing set)
- Smudging Chalk Mixer
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting up perspective grid and drawing guides: Align the drawing guide with the scene’s perspective, creating a vanishing point and horizon line that simplifies and stylizes the layout of objects
- Creating line art and simplifying details: Trace essential shapes using perspective lines, emphasizing clean, bold lines to achieve a stylized look. Organic shapes are drawn on a separate layer to add expressive touches
- Enhancing depth with multiply and screen layers: Multiply layers add shadows, while screen layers provide highlights, creating color variation and realistic lighting effects in the illustration
- Final lighting and shadow adjustments with masks and duplicates: Use layer masks on multiply and screen layers to add depth, emphasize sunlight, and achieve a glowing effect around light sources, giving the final piece a dynamic, sunny ambiance