Food

Pumpkin Pie

In this fun Procreate tutorial, I will walk you through the process of creating a mobile game icon-style illustration of a pumpkin pie. This style is noted for its simplified shapes, bright and saturated colors, and appealing rounded edges, which make the icons recognizable even at small sizes, typical of mobile game interfaces.

Brushes used:

  • Flotastic Sketcher
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Round Chalk Brush
  • Medium Brush.
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching and refining: The tutorial begins with sketching the basic shape of a pumpkin pie slice, emphasizing the importance of capturing the essence of the subject with simple lines
  • Layering and base coloring: You learn to create separate layers for different elements of the pie, using clipping masks for efficient coloring
  • Adding details and textures: Using the round chalk brush to add air holes introduces texture, making the pie look fluffy and more realistic
  • Shading for volume: The tutorial covers the application of shadows and highlights to give the illustration depth and volume
Rooms

Study Room

If you’ve ever dreamed of designing your own cozy study room but felt intimidated by where to start, I’ve got just the thing for you. My latest tutorial is a fun, step-by-step journey through creating a stunning study room scene in Procreate, and it’s perfect for beginners! Don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a digital pen before; I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

By the end of this tutorial, not only will you have a beautiful study room illustration to show off, but you’ll also have gained invaluable skills in Procreate that you can apply to future projects. And hey, I love seeing your creations, so don’t forget to share your masterpiece on Instagram and tag me! I might just feature your work in my next video.

Brushes used:

  • Dry ink Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Drawing with Guides: The tutorial teaches how to use Procreate’s drawing guide feature to create precise horizontal and vertical lines, essential for structuring the study room
  • Line Work: Learn the technique of creating clean line work using the Dry Ink brush
  • Color Filling: The process of adding color to the illustration is simplified, highlighting how to use reference layers for efficient color application to specific areas
Food

Galaxy Tea

Here’s a fun galaxy themed project for you. We’ll create this stylized galaxy tea cup with this lovely color palette. During this tutorial I will show you how you can create a nice glow effect and we’ll focus on creating smooth lines. All in all a great exercise!

Brushes used:

  • Sketch it! Brush
  • Smooth Lines Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Nebula Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching and Basic Shapes: Starting with a simple sketch using the Sketch it! brush, you learn to create the basic shape of a teacup with a focus on making it look cartoony and cute
  • Using Symmetry for Balance: The tutorial teaches you how to use Procreate’s Symmetry tool to ensure both sides of the teacup are identical
  • Creating Smooth Lines and Details: You refine your sketch by applying smooth lines for the teacup’s outline
  • Applying Colors and Gradients: The lesson covers how to effectively use layers and Alpha Lock to apply flat colors, and then enhance those colors with gradients and the airbrushing soft brush for depth
  • Adding Special Effects: You explore how to use different brushes and layer modes to add stars, constellations, and nebulae effects, bringing the galaxy theme to life inside the teacup
Landscapes

Starry Night

In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial, we dive into the mesmerizing world of Vincent Van Gogh, focusing on creating a painting inspired by the iconic Starry Night. We’ll use special painterly brushes that you can find in my free Treasure Chest. Let’s get expressive!

Brushes used:

  • Round Smeary Brush
  • Opaque Thin Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating a Painterly Base: Learn to lay down an underpainting using the Round Smeary Brush, exploring how to blend colors directly on the canvas to create a textured, vibrant base
  • Color Mixing and Layering: Discover the art of mixing colors on your canvas and layering strokes for depth, using a palette inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night
  • Impressionistic Brush Strokes: Master the technique of applying brush strokes to convey movement and flow, capturing the essence of Van Gogh’s style with the Opaque Thin Brush
  • Utilizing Layer Blending Modes: Get hands-on experience with Procreate’s layer blending modes, particularly the “Multiply” mode, to adjust tones and contrast without compromising texture and detail
Plants/Flowers

Van Gogh Flowers

During this beginner to intermediate level tutorial we will paint sunflowers in the style of van Gogh! I have attached a brush pack with special brushes that we’ll use. Let’s get expressive!

Brushes used:

  • Sketching Brush
  • Broad and Smeary Brush
  • Random Strokes Brush
  • Impressionistic Brush
  • Smeary Damp Brush
  • Tapered Brush
  • Opaque Thin Brush
  • Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Sketching and Composition: Learning to sketch loosely to lay down the initial composition, focusing on the overall shapes and placement of elements like the vase and sunflowers, without getting caught up in the details
  • Underpainting: Creating an underpainting layer to establish a base of colors, using a Broad and Smeary Brush for the background and table, and introducing color dynamics with varied strokes
  • Painterly Effects: Utilizing a variety of brushes to achieve painterly effects, imitating Van Gogh’s expressive brushwork to add texture and vibrancy to the painting
  • Final Touches: Applying the Overlay Brush for adding warmth and unity to the colors
Landscapes

Landscape with a House

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting a picturesque landscape with a charming house on rolling hills. This lesson is designed to not only enhance your digital art skills but also to inspire you to explore the possibilities within Procreate.

Brushes used:

  • Script Brush
  • Spatula Brush
  • Chalk Pencil Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating and Manipulating Layers: You’ll learn how to strategically create new layers for different elements of our landscape
  • Using the Perspective Tool: Use the Perspective Tool to construct our little house
  • Applying Texture and Color: Through the use of the spatula brush and various color techniques, we’ll add texture to our landscape and house, bringing depth and vibrancy to our scene
  • Selection and Alpha Lock Techniques: Master the use of the Selection tool and Alpha Lock for precise editing and texturing
  • Layer Blending Modes: Experiment with different layer blending modes, such as Color and Multiply, creating subtle touches and shadows, giving more depth to our artwork
Creatures

Glowing Animal

If you’ve been looking to add a splash of color and creativity to your digital art portfolio, I’ve got just the thing for you. In this tutorial we’ll bring a charming raccoon to life, but not just a regular racoon. We’ll add lots of color and glow!

Brushes used:

  • Tapered Lines
  • Soft Brush
  • Light Pen
  • Multi-Color Lines brush

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Adding and Adjusting Photos: Learn to insert and perfectly size a photo of a raccoon on your canvas
  • Utilizing Symmetry: Make your workflow efficient with the symmetry tool, enabling you to draw one half while Procreate mirrors your actions on the other
  • Creating and Filling Shapes: From the broad strokes of the raccoon’s face to the finer details of its features, you’ll get hands-on experience with layering shapes and colors
  • Layer Masks and Blending Modes: Discover the magic of layer masks for subtle transitions and blending modes to add luminosity and depth
  • Adding Glow and Neon Effects: Create a glowing effect using the Multi-Color Lines brush and various blending modes to bring your raccoon to life with a neon touch
Landscapes

Rocks near the Shore

In this easy to follow Procreate tutorial I will show you how you can create this stunning landscape painting on your iPad using free brushes. I’ll take you through every single step, so no worries!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Fineliner Brush
  • Soft Brush
  • Light Pen
  • Twisted Tree
  • Round Chalk Brush
  • Watercolor Brush
  • Concrete Block
  • Oriental Brush
  • Turpentine Brush
  • Basic Flo Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Using alpha lock and layer masks: Adjust layers to selectively apply effects and textures, ensuring edits are non-destructive
  • Blending and texturing techniques: Employ brushes like the Twisted Tree and Concrete Block to add realistic textures and details
  • Layer blending modes: Explore the use of ‘Multiply’, ‘Color Dodge’, ‘Add’, and ‘Overlay’ to enhance visual effects and depth
  • Color adjustments and effects: Manipulate colors and apply effects like Gaussian and Motion Blur to create depth and atmosphere
  • Detailed brush work: Refine small details and elements using various brushes for effects like light reflections and textural variation
Food

Cherry

In this Procreate tutorial, you’re taken on a step-by-step journey to create a stunningly realistic cherry, complete with a dynamic splash effect. From the initial circle to the intricate details of the splash, each step is designed to enhance your digital painting skills in Procreate. This tutorial is packed with techniques and tips to bring realism into your digital art!

Brushes used:

  • Monoline Brush
  • Cookie Brush
  • Standard Blender
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Chalk Pencil Brush
  • Water Pen Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Shape Manipulation: You learn to start with a basic circle, use the Liquify tool to adjust its shape, and add a stem, creating a more cherry-like silhouette
  • Texture and Lighting: The tutorial covers the use of Alpha Lock for texturing and lighting effects, teaching you to add depth and realism to the cherry
  • Creating Droplets: You discover how to draw, shape, and shade droplets on the cherry, using the Selection tool to achieve a realistic wet look
  • Splash Effect: A detailed guide on creating a splash effect, including shaping the splash, adding highlights, and using Gaussian blur
  • Reflection and Ripple Effects: The final touches include creating water ripples and a reflective splash, enhancing the overall realism of the scene