Magic Bottle
In this tutorial, we’re creating a magical little potion bottle in Procreate and honestly, it’s such a fun one. We’re starting super simple, just basic shapes, and slowly building it up step by step with all these lovely details and glowing effects. And along the way, you’re getting comfortable with Procreate without it ever feeling overwhelming. By the end, you’ll have this soft, glowing illustration that just feels a bit magical—and something you can really be proud of.
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500
Skills Learned:
- Using symmetry to build clean shapes
The symmetry tool keeps everything nicely balanced, making it much easier to draw the bottle without worrying about uneven lines. - Working with layer masks in a simple way
Layer masks make it easy to clean up shapes and create soft transparency without permanently erasing anything. - Using clipping masks for neat lighting
Clipping masks keep all your highlights and shadows perfectly inside your shapes, so everything stays nice and tidy. - Playing with blending modes for glow
Screen, Add, and Multiply gently build up light and shadow, giving the bottle that soft, magical glow. - Adding final touches and atmosphere
Bloom, Gaussian Blur, and little sparkles bring everything together and give the illustration that dreamy, finished look.
Abstract Art
In this tutorial, we’re creating a super fun and colorful abstract background in Procreate. We’re keeping things nice and simple with basic shapes, and then building it up with soft textures and beautiful color blends. It’s one of those pieces where you really can’t go wrong, just relax, play around, and enjoy the process.
Brushes used:
- Jaegar
- Mint
Canvas Size:
- Screen size
Skills Learned:
- Creating perfect shapes effortlessly
You draw circles and let Procreate do the work by snapping them into clean, perfect shapes for a smooth starting point. - Building your artwork in layers
You stack shapes on separate layers, making it easy to move things around and create a nicely balanced composition. - Adding texture with Alpha Lock
You softly blend colors inside your shapes without going outside the edges, giving everything that nice, subtle texture. - Mixing shapes for visual interest
You combine soft circles with bold rectangles to create contrast and keep the artwork feeling dynamic. - Using blending modes for depth
You switch rectangles to Linear Burn so colors interact beautifully and everything feels more rich and layered.
Dandelion
Alright, so today we’re diving into a fun realism study, painting a soft, fluffy dandelion from scratch. No pre-made palette, just building colors as we go and focusing on capturing that delicate texture. It’s all about layering, subtle variation, and not overthinking the details, just observing and translating the feel of the subject.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Medium Airbrush
- Monoline
- Flotastic Brush
- Soft Short Fur
- Smudgy Hairbrush
- Shader
- Dark Shader
- Lighten Line
- Overlay
- Soft Airbrush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Building a soft, blurred background
Uses airbrushes with opacity control and Gaussian blur to create depth and a smooth, out-of-focus backdrop. - Creating natural texture with specialty brushes
Applies fur and smudge brushes to mimic the soft, airy structure of dandelion seeds. - Using alpha lock for controlled shading
Shades the stem with precision, layering darker tones and subtle color variation without affecting edges. - Enhancing depth with blend modes
Uses Multiply and Overlay to darken areas and add warmth, helping the subject stand out from the background. - Constructing realism through layering details
Builds the dandelion in stages, base fluff first, then adds individual seed lines and dark centers for a believable finish.
Floral Mandala
In this tutorial we’re creating a really fun and relaxing project, a colorful floral mandala. This is one of those drawings where you can just enjoy the process and let the symmetry do a lot of the work for you. You don’t need to copy everything exactly as I do. If you stick to similar shapes and use the same color palette, your mandala will still turn out beautiful. We start with a quick sketch to guide our composition, then slowly build up the design with simple floral shapes, petals, and little berry details. Once the base colors are in place, we add texture and tiny line details to give the whole mandala more depth and interest. It’s a lovely exercise in layering shapes and experimenting with texture while keeping everything nicely balanced thanks to radial symmetry.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Underwood
- Pipeline
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Using radial symmetry to build a mandala
The radial symmetry guide repeats your strokes around the canvas, making it easy to create a balanced floral mandala without worrying about perfect placement. - Sketching a simple guide for complex designs
A loose sketch with petals, leaves, and small decorative shapes helps map out the mandala before adding clean linework and color. - Organizing layers for cleaner textures
Placing different elements on separate layers keeps textures and shading controlled so details only affect the shapes you want. - Adding depth with Alpha Lock and texture brushes
Using Alpha Lock with the Underwood brush creates gentle gradients and texture inside shapes while keeping edges clean. - Enhancing shapes with fine line details
The Pipeline brush adds delicate lines, dashes, and small accents that give the flowers and leaves more character and visual interest.
Sunset Lake
In this super easy Procreate tutorial, we create a dreamy sunset lake from scratch, no experience needed. You start with simple shapes, build soft gradients, layer in mountains and glowing light, and finish with reflections, trees, and subtle effects that make everything feel magical. Step by step, it all comes together into a calm, glowing landscape you’ll be proud of.
Brushes used:
- Forester
- Ringaroona
- Jaegar
- Pine Trees
- Pine Tree Long
- Sheerwater
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating clean base shapes with the Selection Tool
You block in large elements like the lake and clouds using rectangle and freehand selections with color fill for crisp, simple foundations. - Building smooth gradients with Gaussian Blur
You layer horizontal color bands and blend them into a seamless sky using Gaussian Blur, creating a soft sunset glow. - Adding dimension with clipping masks and alpha lock
You shade mountains and trees non-destructively, controlling highlights and shadows while staying inside your shapes. - Designing realistic reflections
You duplicate, flip vertically, blur, and adjust opacity to create convincing water reflections for mountains and islands. - Enhancing atmosphere with light rays and blend modes
You use low-opacity layers, masks, and the Add blend mode to create subtle light rays and glowing effects that elevate the whole scene.
Watercolor Jellyfish
You can totally draw this in Procreate. And trust me, it’s easier than it looks. In this tutorial, we’re painting these super cute watercolor jellyfish with big happy eyes, wobbly tentacles, and lots of soft, dreamy color. I’ll guide you through every step, and we’re keeping it loose, playful, and just a little bit messy, because that’s what makes watercolor so fun. By the end, you’ll have a whole bunch of adorable jellyfish friends floating around your canvas.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Wapping
- Tidewalker
- Bridgewater
- Black Swan
- Flicks
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching cute, expressive characters
You start with simple rounded shapes and wobbly edges, then add oversized eyes and happy little smiles to instantly give your jellyfish personality. - Inking with confidence (and imperfection)
You embrace slightly messy, irregular lines to create that charming inky look, no perfectionism needed. - Building soft watercolor backgrounds
You blend blues gently with minimal pen lifts to get that smooth, flowing watercolor effect around your jellyfish. - Layering translucent color and shading
You build depth by layering soft purples, pinks, and blues, adding darker tones underneath and using complementary colors like purple and yellow to make everything pop. - Adding texture and final watercolor details
You create speckles for that salt effect, add subtle highlights to the eyes and mouths, and finish everything off with a paper texture set to Multiply for a realistic watercolor feel.
Two Tone Illustration
In this super calming tutorial, we’re creating a cozy little window scene with just two colors, yes, really, just two! You might’ve seen this trending on TikTok or Instagram, and I just love how moody and magical it looks. We’ll sketch everything from the curtains to a cute cat, add soft line art, and then bring it all to life with dreamy lighting and texture using only two hues. It’s like making your own printable coloring page, but with a digital twist. I’ll guide you through every step, it’s easier than it looks!
Brushes used:
- Bruny
- Studio Pen
- Night Heron
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Making the most of Procreate’s symmetry tool
You’ll set up a symmetrical guide to quickly sketch balanced elements like the window and curtains, super handy! - Creating clean line art from a sketch
We lower the opacity of the sketch and go over it with the Studio Pen to get those nice, crisp lines. satisfying stuff. - Building a full scene with only two colors
By layering light and shadow with just two tones, you’ll create depth and atmosphere without a huge color palette. - Adding handmade texture with gouache brushes
Instead of just tapping to fill, you’ll brush in your colors to give the scene a warm, natural, coloring-book feel. - Placing highlights and shadows for extra mood
We imagine where the light hits and layer on soft rim lights and deep shadows, this is where the magic really happens.
Kawaii Christmas Tree
In this tutorial, we’re going to create the cutest kawaii-style Christmas tree ever, chunky, cheerful, and full of festive charm. We’ll keep things playful and relaxed while using some of Procreate’s lovely new brushes from the latest update. Whether you’re drawing to unwind or just in the mood for something joyful, this is going to be such a fun one to follow along with!
Brushes used:
- Velleia
- Night Heron
- Wapping
- Goshawk
- Shearwater
- Philosopher Falls
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- How to use symmetry for quick and balanced shapes
We’ll turn on vertical symmetry right at the start to make shaping the tree super easy. One side draws the other, such a satisfying shortcut! - How to add soft texture with alpha lock
You’ll use alpha lock with textured brushes to paint light and shadow, giving your tree that lovely chunky depth without messing up the shape. - How to make your lights glow with Bloom and blur
We’ll layer on string lights and sparkles, then use Bloom and Gaussian Blur to make them pop with a soft magical glow. - How to build up simple details for a rich look
From mossy ground to leafy shapes, you’ll layer in fun little elements that bring charm to the scene without overwhelming your tree.
Stylized Santa
Ready to draw something super cute and festive? In this fun and beginner-friendly tutorial, we’re creating a stylized Santa in Procreate, step by step! You don’t need any experience at all; I’ll guide you through everything from the basic shapes to adding those cozy textures that really bring your illustration to life. We’ll keep it simple, playful, and totally stress-free. By the end, you’ll have your own adorable Santa and maybe even a new favorite way to add shading and texture in Procreate!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Spackle it Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Shaping with Liquify
Use the Push tool to sculpt your shapes into soft, friendly form, like our bean-shaped Santa face! - Layering with Clipping Masks
Keep things neat and easy by working on separate layers and using clipping masks to add color right where you want it. - Texturing with the Spackle Brush
Add that lovely grainy texture to clothes, the beard, and even the background to really make your Santa pop. - Shading with Alpha Lock
Use Alpha Lock to paint soft shadows and highlights that stay perfectly inside your shapes, so satisfying! - Adding personality with little details
From rosy cheeks to a cozy hat fold, learn how to bring charm and warmth into your illustration with simple touches.