Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flotastic Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Layering for texture and depth: You learn how to gradually build up detail by layering shapes and brushstrokes from background to foreground, using size and opacity variations.
• Color mixing through brushwork: Instead of blending, you apply a variety of shades with deliberate dabs and strokes to create depth and vibrancy, especially in the foliage and flowers.
• Adding detail through controlled brush size: By gradually decreasing brush size and switching colors, you create the illusion of detailed flowers, windows, and textures without overworking.
• Using Alpha Lock for clean shading and accents: Alpha Lock becomes essential in keeping your textures and highlights inside the shapes—especially on elements like the roof, windows, and clouds.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Soft Brush
• Studio Pen
• Basic Flo Brush
• Standard Blender
• Flo Lighta
• Flo Darka
• Lighten Line
• Darken Line
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Sketching with Proportions & Symmetry
  Start with a rough sketch, thinking of the overall shapes and relationships between objects. Use the symmetry tool for precision but rely on observation for accuracy.
• Creating Crisp Base Shapes
  For sharp-edged subjects like glass, block in flat colors with the Studio Pen before refining details. Use separate layers for easier adjustments.
• Building Realistic Lighting & Reflections
  Glass relies on accurate light and shadow. Use the Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to gradually build depth, blending carefully for soft transitions.
• Adding Highlights & Shadows for Dimension
  The key to making objects look reflective is crisp highlights. Use the Lighten Line and Darken Line brushes for thin, precise reflections and edges.
• Refining with the Smudge Tool
  Blend edges strategically—soften transitions in smooth areas while keeping crisp lines where reflections or material changes occur.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flotastic
• The Surface
• Aurora
• Smudgy Foliage
• Dynamic Color
• Soft Mossy Grass
• Soft Brush
• Overlay
• Stipple 2.0
• Spackles
• Flowers 2

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Creating Depth with Foreground, Middle Ground, and Background: Sketch out the landscape with a clear distinction between the three layers—foreground (trees and grass), middle ground (house and bushes), and background (mountains and sky).
• Using Textured Brushes for a Painterly Effect: Employ brushes like Flotastic and Smudgy Foliage to create organic edges, blending colors naturally while maintaining a soft, illustrative feel.
• Building a House with Proper Perspective: Use a perspective grid to construct the cabin, ensuring accurate angles for the roof, windows, and doors. Keep the lines loose and playful to match the overall aesthetic.
• Adding Atmospheric Details like Clouds and Shadows: Sketch fluffy, dramatic clouds with rounded strokes and enhance depth by placing soft shadows under the roof, around bushes, and along the mountains.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Flotastic Brush
• Flo Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Overlay Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Soft Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Standard Blender

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Using multiple layers for efficient workflow: Layers are created for individual elements like tomatoes, rice, corn, and leaves, allowing precise adjustments and shading
• Adding realistic shading with Flo Brushes: Shadows and highlights are built with Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to give depth and texture to various elements
• Crafting loose painterly styles: Balancing refinement and expressiveness, use textured brushes and deliberate smudging to keep a hand-painted feel
• Building complex details step by step: Intricate parts, like kernels and leaves, are developed in phases: base colors, shadows, highlights, and fine adjustments

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Rough Speckles Brush
• Grunge Rock Brush
• Standard Blender Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Refining Sketches: Start with a basic sketch, then refine it by adjusting proportions using tools like Liquify. This helps to create a more accurate foundation for painting
• Layer Management: Organize elements on separate layers (e.g., ice cream, cone, fingers) to simplify shading and texturing. This structure allows for better control over individual elements
• Adding Texture: Use brushes like Rough Spackles and Grunge Rock to add realistic texture to elements like the waffle cone
• Shading and Lighting: Build shadows and highlights gradually. Use the Darken Line and Lighten Line brushes to enhance contrast and detail, making the painting more lifelike
• Color Adjustment: Don’t worry about getting the perfect color right away. Lay down base colors and adjust them as needed, adding warmth and depth with tools like the Overlay brush

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

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Basic Flo
• Standard Blender
• Darken Line
• Lighten Line
• Soft Pastel

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Soft Transitions vs. Crisp Edges: Learn about the importance of recognizing and applying both soft transitions for subtle value changes and crisp edges
• Value Work: Learn to effectively work with light and shadow to add depth and realism to the painting
• Color Selection: I’ll demonstrate the process of choosing and adjusting colors dynamically to match the reference, enhancing the realism of the artwork
• Creating Shiny Textures: Learn how to make objects appear shiny and metallic

Heya Flocreators! In this more advanced realism painting tutorial we’ll be painting this cute little chipmunk. I’ll guide you through my process from sketch to finish and create a color palette along the way. I have attached it in case you want to use it, but it’s a great exercise to try and pick the colors yourself. You can do it! Grab your pencil and iPad and let’s get creating.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Basic Flo
• Shader Brush
• Rough Spackles Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Dibby Dabby Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Soft Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Standard Blender
• Loose Hairs Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Sketch: Learn how to sketch the chipmunk by starting with broad shapes and then adding details
• Base Coloring and Layering: Learn how to lay down base colors and build on top of those to fine tune your colors
• Detailing and Texture: The use of various brushes to add texture and details to the chipmunk, including fur patterns, eyes, and the surrounding environment
• Enhancing Realism through Shadows and Highlights: Techniques for using layer masks on duplicated layers to refine shadows and highlights without losing underlying details, enhancing the realism of the painting

Let me guide you through the process of painting a realistic rose in a glass vase. We’ll start with a rough sketch, then we’ll lay down the base colors and finally we’ll start rendering everything. I’ll make a canvas on the go and talk about how you can find and adjust the right colors.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Standard Blender
• Light Shader
• Dark Shader
• Basic Flo Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Monoline Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Starting with basic shapes and proportions, using the Basic Sketcher brush
• Layer Management: Effectively using layers for sketching, base coloring, and detailing
• Color Picking: Creating a color palette on the go, with a focus on achieving realistic hues
• Texture and Detailing: Techniques for rendering realistic textures, especially for the rose petals and leaves, using a variety of brushes
• Light and Shadow: Understanding the interplay of light and shadow to bring realism to the rose, leaves, and glass vase