Watercolor Cactus
In this tutorial, I’ll show you how you can create a super cute watercolor cactus in Procreate. We’ll go step by step, from sketching a simple pot to adding soft watercolor textures and tiny details that bring everything to life. It’s a fun, relaxed project that’ll help you get comfortable with watercolor painting on your iPad. No pressure, just play!
Brushes used:
- Round Watery Brush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building watercolor texture with pressure and layering
By keeping your pen on the screen, you blend naturally and recharge pigment with every lift, just like real watercolor. - Creating dimensional shapes using color layering
Layering multiple shades of green and red adds depth and realism to both the cactus and the pot. - Using layer masks for subtle highlights
Layer masks allow for non-destructive edits that bring volume and realistic lighting to your piece. - Detailing with fine lines and brush variation
Switching to the fine liner brush introduces fine textures like cactus needles and salt-like specks. - Smudging techniques for watercolor blending
The smudge tool with the round watery brush helps soften edges and enhance the natural flow of pigment.
Watercolor Girl
I’ve got another lovely watercolor project lined up for you – this time, we’re painting a graceful lady with a flowy dress and soft, dreamy textures. We’ll start with a simple sketch, build up soft watercolor layers, and finish with some playful butterflies and splatters to give it that extra bit of magic. It’s a gentle, relaxing process – perfect if you’re in the mood for something elegant and a little whimsical. Let’s get into it and enjoy the flow together.
Brushes used:
- Basic sketcher
- Round watery
- Water bleed
- Water flicka
- Blotch
- Big splatter
- Small brush
- Fineliner
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building a loose, confident sketch
Start with simple shapes to block out the pose, giving your figure structure and flow before refining into something more elegant. - Layering soft watercolor tones
Work in delicate passes with the round watery brush, letting colors blend naturally for that light, painterly feel. - Adding warmth and depth with color variation
Introduce pinks, blues, and yellows to create rich skin tones and subtle shadows – don’t be afraid to be bold with it! - Creating flow with splatters and smudging
Use expressive splatters and gentle smudging to bring the dress to life and add some lovely, organic texture. - Finishing with whimsical details
Add butterflies, little flicks, and soft white highlights to pull everything together and give it that dreamy, magical finish.
Lots of Dogs
Want to fill your screen with a bunch of goofy, fluffy, silly, and super cute dogs in Procreate? In this tutorial, I’ll take you through every single step. We’re doing the same fun process we did in the “screen full of cats” video—only now it’s all about the dogs. We’ll start with loose blob shapes, turn them into fun little characters with big noses, weird ears, derpy eyes, and then bring them to life with colors, patterns, shading, and highlights. It’s super relaxed, no pressure to be perfect. Just have fun, get creative, and fill your canvas with personality-packed pups!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Round Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Start with loose, simple shapes
You begin with overlapping blobs—some tall, some round, some peeking from behind. No need to think too hard, just fill the canvas! - Build quirky, expressive faces
Mix and match ears, eyes, snouts, mouths, and fur to create a fun variety of dog personalities—from confused to mischievous to full-on floofball. - Inking with style and pressure play
Using the Studio Pen, you trace over your sketches while playing with pressure to get dynamic, playful line variation. - Organize colors and patterns in layers
By using separate layers for different dog colors, you can easily add spots, patches, ears, and snouts with freedom and control. - Add depth with shading and highlights
You’ll use multiply layers for shadows and a screen layer for those subtle bright touches—perfect for snouts and shiny eyes.
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.
Realistic Macarons
In this sweet and beginner-friendly Procreate project, we dive into the tasty world of painting macarons. Whether you’re just starting out or brushing up your skills, this tutorial takes you step-by-step through the process—from rough sketching to adding lifelike texture and lighting. It’s all about building confidence with repeatable steps and having fun while painting something deliciously realistic. Grab your iPad and stylus—let’s paint some macarons that practically pop off the canvas!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Soft Brush
- Studio Pen
- Basic Flo Brush
- Dark and Light Shader
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Standard Blender
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building perspective and structure using rough sketching
Start with a simple sketch to block out macaron shapes and positions, using negative space to ensure proportion and balance. - Creating clean base shapes with crisp edges
Use the Studio Pen to outline and fill in macaron shapes, choosing base colors that will serve as a foundation for future shading and adjustments. - Applying realistic shading with clipping masks and alpha lock
Use the dark/light shader and Flo brushes to simulate natural lighting, adding dimension with subtle highlights and shadows. - Adding texture using custom detail brushes
Utilize the Flotastic set’s textured brushes to mimic the bumpy, airy surface of macarons, enhancing realism through varied brush strokes and pressure. - Blurring and softening with Gaussian blur and smudge tool
Refine focus by softening background macarons and shadows, creating depth and keeping the main subject sharp and engaging.
Colorful Houses
In this fun and super chill tutorial, we’re creating a stylized city scene using a photo reference, inky lines, and loose, painterly colors. This one’s perfect for any skill level—no pressure, just a relaxed way to boost your line confidence and practice simplifying shapes. We’ll keep things light and expressive, and by the end, you’ll have a vibrant little painting full of character.
Brushes used:
- Inka
- Gouache
- Pandani
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building line confidence by tracing over a photo reference using a loose, expressive inking style.
- Simplifying complex scenes through selective detailing, omitting elements to focus the viewer’s attention.
- Layering with Multiply mode to add subtle shadows and depth using both gouache and inking brushes.
- Creating texture and visual interest by mixing dabs, strokes, and patterns to imply bricks and tiles.
- Balancing color and shape by contrasting the rigid geometry of buildings with the soft curves of trees.
Stylized Character Portrait
In this tutorial, I’m going to walk you through the full process of drawing a stylized character portrait in Procreate—think a bit of a Disney vibe! We’ll start with a simple sketch, build up the colors, add facial features, hair, and finish it all off with some soft background texture. I’ll explain everything step by step, so even if you’re just getting started with character drawing, you can totally follow along. Grab the free color palette or play around with your own colors—let’s make something fun and unique together!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Monoline
- Oberon
- Quoll
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry for sketching and refining character features
You’ll learn how to activate Procreate’s symmetry tool for balanced facial construction and refine key elements like the eyes and jawline. - Building a stylized character with Disney proportions
The tutorial explains how to exaggerate facial proportions—larger eyes, compact facial spacing—to achieve a Disney-style look. - Layer-based coloring with alpha lock and clipping masks
You’ll see how to organize flat colors, apply shadows, highlights, and blush using alpha lock and clipping masks efficiently. - Customizing details like hair texture and shine
Using brushes like Oberon, you’ll add lively hair texture and subtle light effects, enhancing your character’s realism and style. - Enhancing your portrait with subtle background texture
The final touch involves using artistic brushes to softly color the background, giving the portrait a polished, cohesive feel.
Cute Capybara
Okay, I’ve had sooo many capybara requests—and now it’s finally here! In this super fun Procreate tutorial, we’re drawing the cutest capybara ever. You don’t need any drawing experience or to be a Procreate pro. I’ll walk you through everything step by step, and by the end, you’ll have your very own adorable capybara illustration. We keep things chill, easy, and creative—just the way I like it.
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk
- Carbon Stick
- Little Pine
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building basic animal shapes using simple ovals: We start with super simple shapes to build the head and body—totally beginner-friendly.
- Using Alpha Lock for precise shading: I show you how to lock your layers so your shading stays nice and tidy (it’s a game-changer!).
- Applying texture with Procreate’s charcoal brushes: We use the Carbon Stick to add lovely, furry texture and bring your capybara to life.
- Creating expressive eyes and facial details: Big eyes, shiny highlights, a little rosy cheek—everything to make your capybara extra cute.
- Designing playful backgrounds with simple brushes: We finish it off with grass, flowers, clouds—super soft, stylized and full of charm.
Summer Picnic
Let’s create a vibrant, expressive picnic scene bursting with color and charm—no perfectionism required! This Procreate tutorial guides you through crafting an illustrative picnic composition filled with summery delights like melons, lemonade, pie, and more. With a playful, abstract style and intuitive brushwork, you’ll have fun layering textures, sketching bold shapes, and experimenting with colors. The focus is on creativity and letting go, perfect for a relaxed art session.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Flotastic
- Quoll
- Larapuna
- Rake
- Exprezzit
- Chalkie Liner
- Snow Gum
- Paper Daisy
- Da Cookie
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Sketches with expressive layout: Build a playful scene with overlapping elements and bold composition, using rough sketching and freeform shapes.
- Layered texture techniques: Use alpha lock, multiply layers, and a mix of textured brushes to add depth and visual interest to backgrounds and objects.
- Abstract foliage and tree detailing: Explore a range of foliage brushes and selection-based painting to build rich, stylized environments.
- Creating food illustrations with flair: Paint delicious, vibrant picnic items like melons, bread, and pie with multiple layers of color, shading, and pattern.
- Foreground and background integration: Frame the scene using plants in the foreground, and blend elements through strategic masking, shadows, and texture.