This Procreate tutorial is short and sweet! In just 15 minutes I will show you how you can create this night sky landscape on your iPad. We’ll use brushes that are already in the app plus some free Procreate brushes from my treasure chest, so don’t forget to sign up for my weekly newsletter if you haven’t already.

Now let’s get started and create a lovely landscape!

Brushes used:

• Medium Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Script Brush
• Pine Tree Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Light Pen
• Blackburn Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Gradient Creation: Learn how to create a gradient in Procreate by making use of Gaussian Blur
• Layering Techniques: Learn how to build up an illustration with multiple layers for the sky, hills, moon, and details like trees and grass
• Using Alpha Lock: You’ll apply gradients to shapes by locking layers, preventing colors from going outside the shapes
• Drawing Assists and Transformations: Utilize Procreate’s drawing guide for perfect lines and warp tool for dynamic distortions
• Brush Adjustment: Learn how to adjust a brush to make it perfect for creating nebula clouds

I have a charming but simple tutorial for you! We’ll have fun creating this cute little bird using chalk brushes. It’s a short project to get you into the flow.

Brushes used:

• Rough Round Brush
• Soft Edge Faded Brush
• Chalky Liner

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Shape Creation: You’ll learn to draw simple shapes like circles for the bird’s head and ovals for its body and wings, essential for creating the basic structure of your illustration
• Layer Management: This tutorial will teach you how to effectively use layers, including adding new layers for different elements and using Alpha Lock for editing specific areas without affecting the rest
• Texture and Detailing: You’ll explore adding textures and details to your bird, like feathers and a beak, using various brushes and techniques
• Adding Final Touches: You’ll learn to add final details like branches, leaves, and a paper texture overlay, giving your illustration a polished and complete look