Brushes used:

• Monoline brush
• Spackle it brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building a textured sky: Using multiple passes of color with a large brush to create a smooth gradient with a spackled texture
• Adding depth with hills: Creating layered hill shapes and using Alpha Lock to add texture and shadows that enhance the landscape
• Creating a reflection: Duplicating layers to mirror hill shapes and adjusting opacity to simulate realistic water reflections
• Designing playful palm trees: Using the selection tool and monoline brush to craft whimsical palm trees, then adding texture and subtle shading

In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this colorful and stylized landscape illustration. We’ll be using free Procreate brushes and start out with very simple shapes to which we will add texture later on. During this easy tutorial you will learn to master the basic features of Procreate.

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Spackle it Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn how to effectively create, organize, and manipulate layers
• Color Blocking: Master the technique of color blocking to lay down the foundational shapes and elements of your landscape
• Shape and Line Work: Develop your skills in crafting wobbly lines for hills and precise shapes for structures
• Texturizing Techniques: Explore the use of the spackle it brush to add texture and depth to various elements of your scene

In this tutorial I’ll show you an easy way to create colorful animal portraits drawing over a photo. It’s a fun technique that gives an amazing result. Have fun!

Brushes used:

• Inka
• Round Brush
• Dry Flat Marker

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Expressive Outlines: Using the Inka brush, discover how to trace the animal’s outline with pressure sensitivity, varying line thickness for a dynamic effect
• Adding Color and Texture: Explore techniques to layer colors and textures beneath the outline layer, using brushes like the Round Brush and Dry Flat Marker for diverse effects
• Balancing Color and Shape: Gain insights on balancing colors, adding varied shapes, and adjusting the overall composition by turning off the photo layer to assess color balance

In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this lovely stylized landscape illustration. You don’t need any experience with Procreate to be able to follow this easy tutorial, I will be guiding you through all the steps!

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Dark Noise Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and Manipulating Basic Shapes: Learn to draw, duplicate, and align circles and rectangles to form the foundational elements of your landscape
• Clipping Masks: Make use of clipping masks to ensure your paint will stay inside a shape you created
• Texturing Techniques: Add texture to your landscape making use of my free Procreate brushes

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Nikko Rull
• Gesinski Ink
• Shale Brush
• Gloaming Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Brush Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Perfect Shapes: Utilize the quick shape tool combined with the edit shape function to fine-tune arcs and circles
• Layer Management: Master the use of layers, including how to use clipping masks and blending modes like multiply and screen to add depth and detail
• Detailed Adjustments: Employ tools like Gaussian blur and the smudge tool to blend colors seamlessly, enhancing the realism of the eye

Brushes used:

• Monoline
• Round Chalk
• Chalk Pencil
• Smudgy Hair
• Dark Noise

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes: Start by drawing ovals and transforming them into the body and beak of your cockatoo, using Procreate’s quick shape tool
• Using Liquify Tool: Shape your bird’s body with precision by pushing and pulling the canvas, giving it a natural and dynamic form
• Adding Texture and Detail: Employ the Round Chalk and Chalk Pencil brushes to give your cockatoo a realistic texture, adding feathers and shading
• Layer Management: Learn how to use and organize layers effectively to build depth and detail, especially for the beak and headdress
• Smudge Tool Techniques: Create the soft, feathered look of the cockatoo by blending colors with the Smudgy Hair brush, enhancing realism

Brushes used:

• Fine Liner Brush
• Stipple Brush 2.0
• Pine Tree Long Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Inserting and Adjusting Textures: Learn how to import a paper texture and fit it perfectly onto your canvas
• Using Quick Shape and Symmetry: Master the Quick Shape tool to create perfect shapes and use the symmetry tool for balanced designs
• Layering Techniques: Explore how to create guides and work on separate layers to keep your design clean and editable
• Adding Depth with Stippling: Use the Stipple Brush to create gradient effects and add a misty, atmospheric feel to your artwork
• Final Touches with Custom Brushes: Add natural-looking elements like trees, clouds, and stars, and make them blend seamlessly with the rest of your illustration

Brushes used:

• Monoline
• Soft Brush
• Script
• Hard Round Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a 3D text effect: By layering shadows and highlights, you achieved a realistic, three-dimensional look
• Using Alpha Lock for precise painting: Alpha Lock helped in keeping paint strokes contained within specific areas
• Exporting and importing between Procreate and Adobe Fresco: Learned how to seamlessly switch between the two apps to leverage their unique features
• Utilizing Bloom and Gaussian Blur: Added a soft glow and smooth shadows to enhance the visual impact of the text
• Implementing a layer mask for non-destructive editing: Layer masks allowed you to refine shadows and highlights without permanent changes

Skills Learned:

• Simplifying Shapes: Begin by breaking down hands and feet into their most basic forms. For hands, think of the palm as a rectangular block and group the fingers together before detailing individual ones. This method helps in reducing complexity
• Understanding Structure: Pay attention to the underlying structure of hands and feet. Noticing the arches in fingers and toes, as well as the volume and cushions where the digits attach to the palm or foot, is crucial
• Proportion and Alignment: Learn to measure distances between joints and ensure that the width of the wrist is narrower than the palm. Recognize that fingers and toes are not uniformly straight but have varying lengths and alignments