Brushes used:

• 6B Pencil
• Soft Brush
• Dry Ink
• Studio Pen
• Larapuna
• Gouache
• Basic Flo
• Oberon
• Ink Bleed

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building a Sketch with Simple Shapes
  Start with circles and ovals to form the head and body, refining with additional features like ears, snout, and legs.
• Creating Clean Line Art
  Use the Dry Ink brush for a textured, forgiving outline, adjusting pressure for varied line thickness.
• Applying Flat Colors and Shading
  Use a separate layer for base colors, adding shadows with Multiply mode and highlights with Add mode for depth.
• Adding Painterly Textures
  Blend colors using the Larapuna brush and Smudge tool to achieve a soft, natural paint-like effect.
• Enhancing the Background
  Use artistic brushes for abstract textures, adding layers of grass and light to complete the scene.

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Liquify for Shape Adjustments: Master reshaping and refining objects with Procreate’s Liquify tool
• Employing Clipping Masks and Alpha Lock: Gain control over layers by confining details like patterns and shading to specific areas.
• Customizing Backgrounds and Adding Textures: Learn to complement your drawings with subtle gradients, shadows, and textures for depth.
• Working with Symmetry Tools: Efficiently create intricate designs, such as umbrellas and suns, using radial and vertical symmetry.
• Layer Organization and Advanced Effects: Manage layers with features like reference, layer masks, and blending modes to create glowing effects and polished compositions.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Round Chalk
• Carbon Stick
• Hatcher

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Building a Balanced Sketch
  Use simple circles and rough guidelines to construct a raccoon with cartoony proportions and expressive facial features.
• Layering Base Colors with a Soft Look
  Instead of stark black and white, warm orange and brown tones create a more inviting feel, blending for natural depth.
• Adding Fur Textures for a Hand-Drawn Effect
  Use chalk and charcoal brushes to create scruffy, layered fur that gives the raccoon personality.
• Enhancing the Eyes for Expressiveness
  Large, round pupils and soft shading add depth and a lifelike sparkle to the raccoon’s gaze.
• Refining with Highlights and Whiskers
  Finishing touches, like delicate whiskers and subtle background textures, complete the illustration with a polished yet organic look.

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Cake Base with Layers: Learn to draw multiple tiers of a cake with clean shapes, using the move and transform tools for resizing and layering.
• Using Liquify for Customization: Master the Liquify tool to adjust drips on the cake.
• Alpha Lock for Detail Work: Discover how to use Alpha Lock to add shadows, highlights, and depth without coloring outside shapes.
• Clipping Mask for Patterns: Apply clipping masks to add diagonal patterns and details to the candles.
• Adding Outlined Text: Learn how to create an outlined text effect in Procreate.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline Brush
• Wet Sponge Brush
• Pine Trees Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Mercury Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating layered landscapes: Build hills, lakes, and a foreground with color blending and Gaussian blur for depth and texture
• Drawing trees and vegetation: Apply the Pine Trees and Spackle brushes to add natural details and textures to landscapes
• Designing and detailing structures: Craft a 3D cabin with some simple steps

Brushes used:

• Sassafras Brush
• Oberon Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Alpha Lock for controlled shading: Alpha Lock limits your painting to the active layer’s contents, perfect for adding shadows and highlights without going outside the shape
• Layer blending modes like Multiply and Overlay: Multiply enhances shadows, while Overlay introduces subtle atmospheric effects like soft lighting or color accents
• Effective use of the Smudge Tool: Blends strokes and colors for a soft, painterly texture

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Flotastic Brush
• Round Chalk Pencil
• Paper Mixer Brush
• Scratchy Chalk Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush
• Soft Edge Faded
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

• Applying base colors and building texture: Learn to use layers for each element, flat color application, and brushes like the Flotastic Brush and Round Chalk Pencil to add texture and detail to the illustration
• Adding depth with Multiply layers: Use layers set to Multiply mode for subtle shadowing and use tools like the Soft Edge Faded brush to create 3D effects
• Enhancing highlights with Add layers: Add light effects to edges and features, making the character pop by blending highlights with tools like the Paper Mixer Brush
• Creating a dreamy background and starry atmosphere: Create a complementary background using brushes, smudge tools, and adding stars and sparkles for a whimsical look