Watercolor Poppy
Here’s a fun and easy watercolor tutorial for you! We’ll use a variety of watercolor brushes (which you will find attached) to create a lovely watercolor poppy flower. It’s the perfect project to get used to working with watercolor brushes.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketch Brush
- Round Watery Brush
- Dab Brush
- Small Brush
- Half Loaded Brush
- Wet Mixer Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching: You’ll start with a simple sketch, learning to lay down the basic structure of your flower with confidence and clarity
- Layering Colors: Discover the art of building up colors gradually, starting with light washes and adding depth with darker hues and varied tones for a rich, dimensional look
- Detailing and Texturing: Learn to add details and texture, from the delicate outlines of petals to the subtle variations in the flower’s center
- Background Creation: Create a softly blurred background with abstract shapes and colors, adding depth and context to your flower, making it truly stand out
Colorful Bird
In less than 20 minutes, you’ll transform a blank canvas into a work of art that’s bursting with color and personality. By following step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to create this painterly, colorful bird. This project is perfect for beginners in Procreate!
Brushes used:
- Oberon Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shape Building: Starting with a simple oval for the body and adding elements like the tail, wings, and beak to construct the bird’s basic form
- Layering Techniques: Learn to work with multiple layers for different parts of the bird, enhancing organization and editing capabilities
- Clipping Mask & Alpha Lock: Utilize these powerful tools for precise coloring within shapes and adding textures without affecting the base layer
- Color Blending & Texturing: Explore the use of the smudge tool with the Oberon brush to blend colors seamlessly and create a painterly texture
- Expressive Coloring: Experiment with a vibrant color palette to bring your bird to life, using varying brush sizes and opacity to add depth and interest
Cute Tree
Here’s another fun and cute tutorial! We’ll use chalk brushes to create this cute looking tree with a bird on top. I think it’s perfect for a children’s book.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Round Chalk Brush
- Chalk Mixer Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching with Basic Shapes: Learn to construct your illustration’s foundation using simple shapes like circles, ovals, and bean shapes
- Layering and Texturing: Gain insights into creating depth and interest by layering shapes and applying textures using the Round Chalk Brush
- Effective Use of Alpha Lock: Master the technique of applying shadows and highlights on specific layers without affecting the rest of your artwork, allowing for precise color control and shading
Winter Landscape
In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial I will guide you through the process of creating this stylized winter landscape full of color. You’ll get familiar with tools like alpha lock and make use of the selection tool. By the end of the tutorial you will have an illustration to be proud of. So have fun!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Master the art of organizing multiple layers for creating complex scenes, including the use of clipping masks and alpha lock for detailed texturing
- Creating Gradients: Utilize the soft brush for blending colors and creating soft gradients
- Selection Tool Mastery: Learn to use the selection tool effectively for creating shapes and filling them with color, perfect for crafting trees and clouds with precision
- Adding Textures and Details: Explore techniques for adding textures and details to your landscape, from jagged mountain edges to fluffy, dimensional clouds
Warm Sunrise Landscape
In this tutorial, we’ll create a stunning sunrise landscape in Procreate. I have added all the brushes we’ll be using and a color palette of course. I’ll guide you through all the steps in this easy and fun project.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Tree Brush
- Acrylic Brush
- Dry Brush
- Basic Sketcher
- Smudgy Hair Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Gradient Creation: Learn to blend colors seamlessly to create a vibrant sky at dawn using the soft brush and varying opacities
- Layering Techniques: Master the art of layering to build depth in your landscape, from distant hills to foreground details
- Mist and Atmosphere: Add atmospheric effects like mist and glow to your landscape, creating a sense of morning freshness
- Lighting and Shadow: Understand the principles of lighting and shadow to add dimension and drama to your sunrise landscape
Love Birds
Here’s a cute Procreate tutorial which is perfect for Valentine’s day for instance! I’ll guide you through the process of creating this couple of cute love birds in easy steps. We’ll start of with a simple sketch before we start applying the line art. I’ll show you how you can make use of tools like alpha lock, clipping mask and the symmetry tool. You’ll be learning by doing! And you’ll end up with a lovely illustration which you can share with a loved one. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Round Chalk Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Technical Pen
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching: Learn to sketch the basic shapes of the birds using simple geometric forms and the Round Chalk Pencil, establishing a solid foundation for your artwork
- Symmetry Tool: Discover how to use Procreate’s Symmetry tool to create symmetrical elements
- Layer Management: Learn how to organize your layers, which is crucial for a non-destructive workflow and for making adjustments easier
- Layer Clipping Mask and Alpha Lock: Learn how to make use of these Procreate features to easily shade objects
Cup of Love
Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so I thought it would be fun to create something love themed. This cup of love is perfect as a small gift for Valentine’s Day, but also for Mother’s Day for instance. During this tutorial we’ll use hatching techniques to create the shading.
The color I’ll be using is #211111
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Fineliner Brush
- Flat Marker
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: You’ll start with a basic sketch, using an oval to outline the top of the cup and adding dimension to create a realistic 3D effect. This step is crucial in establishing the shape and perspective of your cup
- Refining Sketches: You’ll learn to refine your initial sketch by lowering the opacity of your rough layer and sketching a more detailed version on a new layer. This technique helps in cleaning up the design and preparing it for inking
- Inking and Line Work: The fineliner brush will be used to create clean outlines and add intricate details to the illustration. You’ll practice varying the line weight to add depth and dimension, especially around the marshmallows and the cup’s edges
- Hatching and Shading: This tutorial will introduce you to the art of hatching and cross-hatching for shading, teaching you how to create texture and volume
Cute Creatures
In this super easy Procreate tutorial, I will walk you through the delightful process of creating your very own unique and cute creature! This tutorial is perfect when you are just starting out with Procreate, but it’s also a lot of fun for seasoned Flocreators. Every outcome will be uniwue! I will show you how to draw various noses, paws, and tails. And we’ll be exploring Procreate’s basic features like layers, layer clipping masks, layer masks, and the Symmetry tool. You’ll be learning by doing!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Working with Layers: Understand how to create and manage layers for different parts of the creature
- Using the Symmetry Tool: Learn how to make use of the symmetry tool and draw on two sides at the same time
- Applying the Liquify Tool: Adjusting shapes to perfect the creature’s body and features
- Layer Clipping Mask and Layer Masks: Mastering these features for detailed coloring and adding patterns
- Creative Freedom: Get encouraged to make unique design decisions at every step, your creature will be one-of-a-kind!
Art Nouveau Fox
Creating Art Nouveau style illustrations is always fun, so here’s another one! This time we’ll create this beautiful Art Nouveau style fox with swirly shapes. If you don’t feel like sketching, you can simply grab my lineart and trace that, it’s a great exercise actually. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shape and Structure Creation: Starting with basic shapes like circles and ovals to form the intricate structure of a fox, emphasizing the importance of foundational shapes in complex illustrations
- Detailing and Refinement: Enhancing the initial sketch with swirly, Art Nouveau-inspired details that add elegance and complexity to the illustration, teaching you how to build on simple shapes to create detailed artwork
- Line Art Techniques: Utilizing the Studio Pen for creating refined line art, focusing on varying line thickness and precision to bring out the details and character of the fox
- Coloring and Shading: Applying colors strategically across layers and utilizing the reference layer feature for efficient coloring. The tutorial also covers gradient shading with the soft brush to add depth and dimension