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

In this engaging tutorial, we dive into the creation of a charming Lofi room, complete with a stunning sunset view. We’ll make use of Procreate’s perspective grid, starting with a basic sketch, progressing to line art, adding flat colors, and finally, infusing the scene with captivating lighting effects. Every step is methodical, ensuring even beginners can follow along and create something magical.

Whether you’re a Procreate beginner or a seasoned digital artist, this tutorial offers a wealth of knowledge and techniques that can elevate your digital illustration skills. From mastering perspective to infusing your artwork with light and life, each step brings you closer to creating your own mesmerizing Lofi room with a sunset view.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Dry Ink
• Soft Brush
• Script Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Utilizing the Perspective Grid: You will learn to set up and use the perspective grid in Procreate for accurate architectural drawing.
• Layer Management: The tutorial emphasizes the importance of organizing layers, particularly when working on different elements like windows, plants, and furniture.
• Creating Line Art: You will master the technique of creating clean, textured line art using the Dry Ink brush.
• Flat Coloring: The tutorial shows you how to efficiently color different elements using the selection tool and fill layer function.
• Adding Light and Shadow: A significant focus is placed on the use of multiply and screen layers to add realistic shadows and highlights, enhancing the overall depth and atmosphere of the scene.
• Detailing and Final Touches: We will explore how to refine our artwork with subtle details like dust particles and adjusted line art colors to add warmth and life to the illustration.

In this tutorial we’ll create a stunning waterfall scene! We’ll use a variety of brushes to make our scene come to life, so I’ve made a special little brush pack for you with all the brushes we’ll be using. This tutorial is a bit more challenging, but I’ll be guiding you through all the steps. You can do it!

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Brush
• Soft Scattery Bush Brush
• Shader Brush
• Big Watery Blotcher
• Glitter Streak Brush
• Blobby Foliage Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Soft Rounded Mossy Grass Brush
• Rounded Rough Brush
• Flotastic Inker

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layering Techniques: Understanding how to effectively layer different elements like grass, water, rocks, and trees to create depth
• Color Blending: Techniques for blending colors smoothly, especially for elements like clouds, water, and rocks
• Creating Natural Textures: Using various brushes to mimic natural textures such as foliage, rocks, and water reflections
• Composition and Lighting: Learning to use light and shadow effectively to create a focal point and enhance the depth of the landscape

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

Ready to level up your Procreate skills? Dive into our latest tutorial where we tackle an advanced room illustration using a two-point perspective. I’ll guide you through all the steps from sketch to finished illustration. So, grab your iPad, and let’s create something amazing together!

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Dry Ink Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Grunge Brush
• Script Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Two-Point Perspective Grid: Learn to use Procreate’s drawing guide feature to establish a two-point perspective grid, ensuring your room has the accurate spatial depth and dimension
• Sketching with Precision: Master the art of sketching your room layout and furniture in perspective
• Detailed Line Art: Transition from a sketch to refined line art, adding clarity and definition to your room design, preparing it for coloring and detailing
• Applying Flat Colors: Discover how to breathe life into your illustration with flat colors, selecting the right hues for walls, flooring, and furniture to create a cohesive look
• Adding Lighting Effects: Elevate your illustration with realistic lighting and shadow effects, enhancing the mood and atmosphere of your room

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 more advanced level tutorial I will show you the process of painting this lovely landscape with a castle. Will start with a rough sketch and then start color blocking, slowly building up the detail of this piece.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Flotastic Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Flotastic Blender
• Dabby Brush
• Barky Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Foundations: We will start with a basic sketch of the castle, focusing on perspective and structure
• Layer Management: Efficiently use layers for different castle parts and the background
• Color Blocking: We’ll explore blocking in colors for various elements, such as the background, castle, and foreground
• Detailing and Texturing: Delve into adding details and textures to the castle, using different brushes for varied effects
• Color Tweaking and Final Touches: Learn how to tweak colors for dramatic effect, adjust lighting, and add final touches like reflections and noise for a cohesive look

In this advanced tutorial we will take a complex photo and turn it into a more stylized digital painting. The original photo was created by Steve Roe: https://www.redbubble.com/people/phrames/works/31098852-incheon-rain-2 Please make sure to credit the original photographer when sharing your work.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Brush Pack

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using a Perspective Grid: You’ll learn how to set up a perspective grid in Procreate, helping to maintain accurate proportions and perspectives throughout your drawing.
• Layer Management: The tutorial emphasizes the importance of organizing layers, especially when dealing with complex scenes
• Selection Tool for Crisp Edges: Using the selection tool to create clean, sharp edges, essential for detailed architectural elements
• Color Blocking: You’ll see how blocking in colors can lay the groundwork for the detailed work that follows, helping to separate elements in the scene
• Adding Glow Effects: The tutorial explores techniques for adding glow effects to neon signs and lights, adding a realistic touch to the digital painting.

In this intermediate to advanced tutorial we will bring a charming owl to life, perfect for capturing the essence of autumn with its warm tones. This tutorial is more than just a guide to painting an owl; it’s a journey through the ups and downs of the creative process.  Remember that art is not just about the final piece; it’s about the journey of creation, the joy of experimenting, and the satisfaction of overcoming challenges. Happy painting!

Brushes used:

• Chalk Pencil
• Soft Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Grungy Stone
• Cracking Up

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Strategic Layering: Master layering, starting from a blurry background to the detailed foreground
• Effective Sketching: Develop your sketching skills with the Chalk Pencil, focusing on basic structures and proportions
• Color Blending and Variation: Enhance your understanding of color by creating a dynamic base and adding nuanced variations
• Detailing Techniques: Develop your ability to add intricate details and textures, especially to the owl’s features
• Resilience in Art: Learn the importance of perseverance through artistic challenges