Christmas Elf
Let’s create this adorable little Christmas elf together in Procreate! In this cozy and beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step, from the first sketch to adding texture and even turning your elf into a cute sticker. You’ll learn some handy tricks along the way and, of course, we’ll have lots of fun doing it. So let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Studio Pen
- Nut Grove
- Molesworth
- Dusky
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- How to sketch with symmetry for easier character building
We use the Drawing Guide with Symmetry turned on so that whatever you draw on one side, magically appears on the other, so helpful for keeping things neat! - Adding clean flat colors with layer control
You’ll learn how to work with clipping masks, drawing assist, and a tidy layer structure so your colors stay right where they should be. - Creating soft shadows and textured highlights
Using the Nut Grove brush and alpha lock, we add shading and light that brings our little elf to life, all while keeping that nice soft, textured look. - Finishing touches that make everything pop
We add in sweet details like stitches, little lines, and pattern accents using the Dusky pencil brush, these tiny things make a big difference! - A fun sticker effect using blur and layers
I’ll show you how to make that lovely glow and drop shadow behind your elf so it looks like a real sticker—great for printing or sharing online.
Cute Polar Bear
In this super easy, step-by-step Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw your very own cute little polar bear, perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to relax and create something fluffy. We start with a soft wintery background, then build up our bear layer by layer, adding texture, shading, and those tiny details that bring it all to life. Along the way, I’ll share tips on fur, light, and how to keep your snow looking magical (hint: skip the pure white!). Let’s jump in and have some fun together!
Brushes used:
- Wakame
- Fortesque
- Bruny
- Bronzewing
- Nowhere Else
- Smudgy Hairbrush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Adding soft, painterly gradients
Using alpha lock and gentle strokes, we create subtle transitions in both the sky and snowy ground, no harsh whites here! - Sketching characters from simple shapes
We start with blobs and bumps and build a full little polar bear, all while keeping things loose and fun. - Layering light and shadows for depth
We use textured brushes to softly build up our lights and darks, giving the bear a lovely sense of form and fluffiness. - Pulling out fur with smudge magic
Learn how to use the Smudgy Hairbrush to “pull out” the fur and give your bear that fuzzy, snuggly texture, without overdoing it. - Finishing touches that make it pop
From rosy cheeks and tiny claws to snowy specks in the background, we add those final details that bring your scene to life.
Deer in a Forest
In this cozy little tutorial, we’re creating a whimsical fall forest with a sweet stylized deer tucked right in the spotlight. This isn’t about getting everything perfect, it’s all about relaxing, playing with color and texture, and just having fun with your brushes. We start with a loose sketch to set the mood, layer in colorful tree shapes, add some playful patterns, and then bring in our little deer to complete the scene. It’s a gentle, creative process, so no pressure, just enjoy painting something a little magical.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Gatsby
- Lily
- Sanderling
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Sketching a loose and playful composition
Start off with a light sketch, trees, bushes, and a little deer. Keep it loose and fun, no need for precision here. - Building soft, stylized tree shapes with color harmony
Layer trees from back to front using gentle, matching colors that flow nicely together. Each tree gets its own space and vibe. - Adding textures with clipping masks and hand-drawn patterns
Use light hatching, dots, leafy shapes and lines to give each tree its own personality. It’s all about those small, simple details. - Painting tree trunks and softly fading them into snow
Draw simple, natural trunks and fade the bottoms with the soft brush to make it feel like they’re gently sitting in snow. - Bringing the deer to life with just a few shapes and accents
Keep the deer nice and simple, add soft shadows, a little eye, some dots on the back, and you’re done! Super sweet and easy.
Panther Tattoo
Alright, are you ready to create your own Flotastic Black Panther tattoo in Procreate? In this step-by-step tutorial, we go from the very first circle to a full-blown fierce feline with clean line art, rich textures, and some seriously cool shading tricks. Everything is done using just the built-in Procreate brushes, and I’ve even got a custom color palette ready for you. So grab your iPad, open up that canvas, and let’s make something awesome together!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Alpine
- Nutgrove
- Molesworth
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry to build a balanced base
You’ll set up the drawing guide and activate symmetry to make sure everything stays nice and even from the very start. - Sketching with confidence from simple shapes
We break the panther down into easy-to-follow forms, using liquify and assist to guide the sketch into something way more dynamic. - Creating line art with bold character
With the Alpine brush, you’ll add those crisp, pressure-sensitive lines that give your design a pro tattoo feel—clean, sharp, and full of flair. - Texturing and shading with built-in brushes
You’ll use layer selections and brushes like Nutgrove to add gritty textures and build up shadows, all while staying inside the lines. - Adding soft highlights with masks
We use layer masks and the Molesworth brush to give edges a soft glow and pull focus to the right spots—without messing up the layer underneath.
Botanical Drawing of a Tulip
In this tulip tutorial, we’re keeping things super simple and fun. I’ll guide you step-by-step through drawing this beautiful, classic Dutch tulip using easy shapes, lovely soft textures, and a relaxed, layered workflow in Procreate. You don’t need to be perfect, just enjoy the process and have fun with your colors and strokes. Let’s create something pretty together!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Alpine
- Dusky
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching with confidence
We start with simple shapes, think triangles, diamonds, and a couple of wiggly lines. This makes building the tulip super easy and not overwhelming at all. - Layering for flexibility
I’ll show you how to use layers in a way that keeps things organized, so you can change colors or adjust shapes without messing up your whole drawing. - Flat color fun
We block in each petal, stem, and leaf with flat colors. It doesn’t have to be perfect! A little wobble in your lines gives it that charming, hand-drawn look. - Pencil texture magic
The Dusky brush gives us that lovely colored pencil feel. I’ll show you how to use the side of your Apple Pencil for soft strokes and the tip for sharper detail. - Soft light and shadows
We build up gentle highlights and shading using fan-like strokes, giving your tulip shape and volume while keeping everything light and playful.
Watercolor Fall Landscape
In this cozy little tutorial, we’re painting a beautiful fall landscape in Procreate using some of my favorite watercolor brushes. It’s super simple, super relaxing, and you don’t need to stress about things being perfect. I’ll walk you through all the steps, from building soft, overlapping hills to adding trees, leaves, grass, and even some birds flying off into a stormy sky. You can totally follow along with the free color palette I’ve left for you or mix things up with your own favorite colors. Just have fun with it!
Brushes used:
- Winkleigh
- Cascade
- Nowhere Else
- Bronzewing
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layering hills with painterly texture
We build our landscape with soft watercolor strokes, stacking hill shapes in separate layers to create that dreamy, moody depth. - Using Alpha Lock to add color variation
With Alpha Lock on, we gently brush in lighter and darker tones to give our hills more texture, super quick and it looks so good. - Creating trees with freehand selections
Trees are made with wobbly, hand-drawn shapes, no need for precision! Then we fill them in with watercolor for that nice, loose look. - Drawing trunks and branches with pressure control
The tree trunks are drawn using pressure-sensitive strokes, so the branches naturally taper off. Super satisfying and very fun. - Finishing touches with grass and birds
A few strokes of grass here and there, plus some little V-shaped birds in the sky, and boom—your scene comes to life!
City Window View
Let’s draw a charming city view from your window, step by step, right in Procreate. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through building up your scene with simple shapes, soft textures, and a lot of layering fun. Along the way, you’ll learn loads of useful Procreate tips without feeling overwhelmed. All you need is the color palette, your iPad, and a bit of patience. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Piermont
- Mountain Lilac
- Bruny
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating clean shapes with the selection tool
We use the selection tool set to rectangle and color fill to easily block out window frames and buildings, super handy for neat, quick shapes. - Adding texture and light with alpha lock and clipping masks
We keep things non-destructive by painting texture right onto frames and buildings using clipping masks and alpha lock, perfect for adding warmth and shadows. - Using perspective tweaks for realism
Little tricks like trimming corners with the freehand selection tool and three-finger swipe help give the city scene a natural, subtle perspective. - Designing windows with personality
Each building gets its own set of windows, lightly textured and varied just enough to keep things interesting and duplicating makes it super fast.
Paper Cutout Mandala
Okay, so today we’re mixing two things I love — a paper cutout look and a mandala vibe. And oh my gosh, this project is SO fun. It’s one of those where you just go with the flow, let your shapes happen, and end up with something super delicate and beautiful. You’re not aiming for perfection here, we’re layering, carving, erasing, and creating something totally unique and totally you. Just trust the process, okay? It’s gonna be magical.
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Setting up radial symmetry for perfect mandala balance
We use Procreate’s radial symmetry guide to get those lovely balanced shapes without stressing, it’s like drawing one petal and getting eight for free! - Adding soft, layered shadows for a paper cutout feel
By duplicating layers, using alpha lock, Gaussian blur, and multiply mode, we make those layers pop with depth. Hello, dreamy shadow magic. - Carving details with the eraser like real paper art
The eraser isn’t just for fixing, we use it like a blade to “cut” our shapes and make things look super delicate and detailed, just like real cut paper. - Keeping things tidy with grouped layers
We keep things organized by grouping each shape layer with its shadow, so your canvas doesn’t turn into chaos while you’re layering away. - Letting go and designing from instinct
Honestly? The best part is just trusting your gut. No need to copy anything exactly, your mandala will be unique, and that’s exactly the point.
Cute Zombie
You totally got this! In this fun and super easy-to-follow tutorial, I’ll walk you through drawing your very own cute little zombie in Procreate, even if you’ve never drawn anything before. We’ll start with a simple sketch, add fun cartoony details (like wiggly hair and bite marks!), and finish it off with color, shading, and even a sticker-style glow. Grab your Apple Pencil, open up Procreate, and let’s have some fun drawing together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Monoline
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building a sketch from simple shapes
We start with easy shapes to build our zombie, think squished circles, sausage arms, and fun facial features. - Creating line art with playful pressure
Using pressure sensitivity, we play around with line weight to make your illustration feel more alive and dynamic. - Using layers like a pro
From setting a layer to “reference” to layering shadows with clipping masks, I’ll show you exactly how I do it. - Adding color, light, and texture
We use a fun palette to bring our zombie to life with soft shadows, highlights, and a bit of grungy texture (he is a zombie, after all!). - Finishing it off with a sticker effect
I’ll show you a super simple trick to add a white outline and soft shadow, so your zombie pops right off the canvas like a real sticker.