Isometric Mini World
During this isometric drawing tutorial we will be creating an amazing mini world! It takes some patience, sketching out all the elements, but believe me: it’s worth it! By the end of the tutorial you will have created your own tropical town scene. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- HB Pencil
- Fineliner Brush
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Isometric Drawing: Mastering the art of drawing in isometric perspective using Procreate’s grid feature
- Layer Management: Efficiently using layers for sketching, line art, and coloring while staying within the layer limit
- Detailed Sketching: Creating detailed sketches as a foundation for line art, including buildings, foliage, and water elements
- Coloring Techniques: Exploring various coloring methods in Procreate for a vibrant and detailed finish
- Adding Depth: Techniques for adding shadows and highlights to bring your Mini World to life
Frog
In this intermediate to advanced realism painting tutorial we will paint this lovely frog together. In this video I will guide you through the process of using a grid while sketching to get accurate proportions. A great exercise!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Standard Blender
- Flotastic Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Canvas Resizing: Demonstrates how to resize the canvas effectively for a project, ensuring the photo and drawing areas are optimally allocated
- Creating and Using Grids: Emphasizes the importance of grids in maintaining proportion and accuracy in sketches, especially for complex subjects like a frog
- Sketch Refinement: Shows the process of refining sketches from a basic outline to a more detailed guide for painting
- Color Selection and Application: Provides insights into choosing and applying colors dynamically, encouraging the practice of adjusting hues as the painting progresses for a more realistic effect
- Detail and Texture: Focuses on adding realistic details and textures, teaching how to use light and shadow effectively to bring a subject to life
Isometric Book Room Part 2
In this tutorial we will take the line art that we created in the previous part and start coloring it. Once we have laid down all the base colors we are going to make some magic happen. Adding shadows, lights and special effect will really bring this piece to life!
Brushes used:
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Soft Brush
- Medium Brush
- Flotastic Inker
- Lightpen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: You’ll learn to create and manage multiple layers, using reference layers for efficient coloring and clipping masks for shadows and highlights
- Use of Selection and Invert Tools: Learn how to use the selection tool for precise coloring, especially in complex areas, and inverting selections for targeted application
- Adding Shadows and Highlights: You’ll gain experience in adding depth to your illustration through the use of soft and hard shadows, and highlights, using different blending modes like Multiply and Add
- Detailing with Fine Lines and Effects: Finally, you’ll learn to add finishing touches like light rays, sparkles, and detailed lines for texture and realism.
Isometric Book Room Part 1
This intermediate-level tutorial requires some patience as we’ll be creating a room full of intricate elements. Starting with the isometric grid to guide our sketch, we’ll slowly build up the room inside the book. The step-by-step process of creating line art over your sketch teaches you precision and layer management. By the end of this tutorial you will have a beautiful isometric room which we will color in the next tutorial!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Flotastic Inker
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Isometric Grid Setup: You learned to set up and adjust an isometric grid in Procreate, crucial for maintaining correct angles and proportions in your isometric drawing
- Detail-Oriented Sketching: The tutorial guided you through creating a detailed sketch, focusing on spatial awareness and proportion consistency
- Creating Line Art: You learned how to transform your sketch into clean line art, adding clarity to your drawing
- Layer Management: The tutorial emphasized the importance of organizing different elements like furniture and decorations on separate layers for easier editing
Cupcake
During this intermediate to advanced level tutorial we’ll create this realistic looking cupcake together. I’ll guide you through all the steps of the process of course and I’ve attached a color palette and a brush pack for easy brush picking.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Grunge Rock Brush
- Make It Lighter Brush
- Make It Darker Brush
- Watercolor Stone Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Dry Fineliner
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 5000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching and Refining: You’ll start with basic shapes to outline the cupcake, then refine your sketch by adjusting opacity and adding layers to perfect your drawing
- Color Blocking: Learn to lay down base colors effectively
- Texture and Shading: This tutorial will teach you how to add texture and depth, transforming flat colors into a lifelike cupcake with layers of cream, chocolate drips, and shiny cherries
- Final Touches: Learn to adjust the overall composition, including tweaking with the liquify tool, adding background gradients, and applying a drop shadow for a polished finish
Dolomites
During this tutorial we’ll create this lovely mountain landscape together. We’ll start by blocking in basic shapes. Once we have these shapes, we’ll start adding lots of texture. I have added a brush pack for easy brush picking and a color palette with all the colors we’ll use.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Square Chalk Brush
- Flat Painter Brush
- Rough Edged Stone Brush
- Rough Little Stick Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Multiply Brush
- Rough Spackles Brush
- On The Flo Brush
- Smear It Around Brush
- Chalk Mixer Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 5600 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating gradients: You’re starting off by using a soft brush to craft a gradient for the sky. This part of the tutorial walks you through blending colors smoothly
- Blocking in major shapes: Here, the focus is on the crucial step of shaping your landscape. By using the square chalk brush, you’re learning to outline the essential forms that serve as the foundation of your artwork
- Texturing: Dive into the art of texturing with an array of brushes. This segment shows you how to bring the mountains, grass, and clouds to life
- Layer management: Managing your layers is key in digital painting. Throughout the tutorial, you’re getting hands-on experience with creating and organizing around six or seven layers, using techniques like clipping masks and alpha lock for a streamlined, non-destructive workflow
Light Bulb
During this intermediate level tutorial we’ll be creating a realistic looking light bulb. We’ll be making use of the selection tool to get crisp edges for our bulb and use a variety of brushes to get a nice shiny effect. You’ll find a brush pack with all the brushes used attached to this post, along with the color palette.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Lighten Line 2
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Lighten Line
- Light Pen
- Soft Brush
- Bokeh Light Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching with Ease: We start by laying down the bulb’s initial shapes, using the Flotastic Sketcher brush for its versatility and precision
- Applying Base Colors Symmetrically: Procreate’s symmetry tool becomes crucial as we paint the base layers, aiming for balance and visual appeal
- Adding Depth with Shading: Exploring the effects of shadows and highlights allows us to add volume and a sense of realism
- Capturing Glass Texture: We tackle the challenge of glass by manipulating transparency and reflections, perfecting the art of blending colors for a shiny finish
- Creating a Blurry Background: The process extends to crafting a background that sets our bulb apart, using light and shadow to highlight the main subject