Food

Kawaii Fruit

Okay, so it’s winter and I really miss those sunny summer vibes, so in today’s tutorial, we’re drawing a super cheerful bunch of fruity friends! It’s a fun, laid-back project where you can play around, move things, reshape them, no pressure to be perfect. We start with a loose sketch, build up our cute fruit characters with faces, blush, and all that fun stuff, then add color, texture, and even some sweet little background flowers to pull it all together. It’s really all about enjoying the process, experimenting as you go, and ending up with something that just makes you smile.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Studio Pen
  • Underwood
  • Round Chalk Pencil

Canvas Size:

  • 3500 x 3500 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

  • Using layers to stay organized
    We separate each fruit into its own group so it’s easy to tweak, color, or move anything around without messing things up.
  • Alpha lock for easy shading
    With alpha lock on, we can add texture and shadow right inside our shapes, super handy and fun with those chalky brushes!
  • Adding personality with cute faces
    Happy eyes, tiny smiles, and rosy cheeks make your fruits come alive. Each one ends up with its own little vibe.
  • Mixing brushes for texture
    We play with smooth and rough textures to make everything feel a bit more lively, from glossy apples to fuzzy coconuts.
  • Balancing your composition with details
    Little flowers in the background help fill up the space and keep the whole piece feeling cheerful and fun.
Landscapes

Snow Landscape

Let’s create something magical together! In this super easy Procreate tutorial, we’ll build a peaceful snowy landscape step by step, and yes, you can totally do this too. We’ll start with simple hill shapes, add some lovely gradients, paint soft trees, and finish it all off with a glowing moon, sparkly snow, and gentle shadows. It’s all about layering, blending, and keeping things fun and relaxed. Don’t worry if you’re new, I’ll walk you through everything.

Brushes used:

  • Studio Pen
  • Soft Brush
  • Forester Brush
  • Pine Tree Broad Brush
  • Moon Brush
  • Piermont Brush
  • Winkly Brush
  • Glimmer Brush
  • Light Pen

Canvas Size:

  • 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Creating depth with blur
    By adding subtle Gaussian and motion blur, we give our hills and trees that lovely soft-focus look, perfect for building depth in a snowy scene.
  • Soft shading with Alpha Lock
    Using Alpha Lock makes it easy to add soft gradients to hills and trees without painting outside the lines, it’s like magic for gentle shading.
  • Painting glowing shadows
    We create dreamy moonlit shadows by duplicating tree layers, flipping them, and gently distorting and blurring, it’s such a fun and effective trick.
  • Adding texture with smudging
    Using the Smudge tool with painterly brushes like Winkly gives our snow and trees a lovely textured feel, like a real painted scene.
  • Sparkles and moonlight with Add mode
    The Add blending mode is perfect for creating light effects, we use it to make our moon glow and our snow sparkle just a little extra.


Characters

Watercolor Snowman

In this super fun and easy Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a cheerful watercolor snowman, no experience needed! I’ll guide you through each step, from sketching those first simple circles all the way to adding snowy details that bring your snowman to life. Don’t worry about being perfect,this one’s all about keeping things loose, playful, and just enjoying the process. So grab your stylus, get cozy, and let’s have some creative fun together.

Brushes used:

  • Bruny
  • Wapping
  • Bridgewater
  • Pacific Golden

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Starting with a simple sketch
    We begin with just two circles and build from there, using the Bruny brush to create a rough, relaxed sketch that doesn’t need to be perfect at all.
  • Inking with personality
    You’ll trace your sketch using the Wapping brush, making wiggly, imperfect lines that give your snowman tons of charm and character.
  • Painting with digital watercolor
    We layer soft watercolor textures using the Bridgewater and Pacific Golden brushes, letting the colors build naturally with each stroke, just like real paint!
  • Using Alpha Lock for easy shading
    I’ll show you how to shade and highlight your snowman without worrying about coloring outside the lines, keeping everything neat and contained.
  • Adding cozy finishing touches
    We top it off with details like a patterned scarf, a rosy carrot nose, and lots of fluffy snowflakes, just the thing to make your snowman extra sweet.


Landscapes

Stylized Outer Space Scene

Let’s create a super dreamy outer space scene together in Procreate! This one is easy, really satisfying, and perfect if you just want to relax and have fun while making something beautiful. We’ll layer soft, puffy clouds, add glowing lights, sprinkle in lots of stars, and even create some cute little planets. I’ll walk you through everything step by step, and as always, feel free to make it your own! Let’s jump in and get creative.

Brushes used:

  • Tidewalker
  • Studio Pen
  • Light Pen
  • Ragged Lane
  • Ringaroona
  • Jagger
  • Winkly
  • Sheer Water

Canvas Size:

  • 2000 x 3000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

  • Creating soft watercolor backgrounds
    We use the Tidewalker brush to build up a smooth gradient sky with subtle zigzags and some light smudging for texture.
  • Drawing layered puffy clouds
    With the Studio Pen, we stack clouds in all sorts of sizes, keeping the bottoms a bit flat for that classic stylized look.
  • Adding dreamy glow effects
    Using a layer set to Add and the Light Pen, we make the clouds shimmer, then tone things down with a layer mask for balance.
  • Sprinkling in colorful stars
    We use a mix of brushes and colors to create a sky full of fun, varied stars, from soft dots to bright little sparkles.
  • Painting simple textured planets
    With the Jagger and Winkly brushes, we add two cute planets, then finish with a few loose rings and glowy details to make them pop.
Landscapes

Your First Drawing 2026

Okay, so if you’ve never opened Procreate before, or maybe you did and then panicked and closed it again, this is the tutorial you’ve been waiting for. We’re starting right at the beginning, like fresh-out-the-box beginning. You’ll set up a custom canvas, get comfy with layers, learn all those magical tools (like alpha lock, clipping masks, and selection tricks), and in the process? You’ll create a stunning, misty landscape that’s so pretty you’ll want to frame it. It’s super beginner-friendly, totally pressure-free, and yes, you’ll absolutely feel proud when you’re done. Let’s make something beautiful together!

Brushes used:

  • Ringaroona
  • Forester
  • Jagger
  • Rainforest
  • Winkly
  • Lichen

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Alpha Lock + Clipping Masks = Your New Best Friends
    These tools let you paint inside the lines (without actually trying). Perfect for gradients, textures, and staying super tidy.
  • Making Soft, Dreamy Gradients
    From skies to hills to water, you’ll learn how to blend colors like a pro using Gaussian Blur and soft brushes (hello, misty vibes).
  • Using Layers Like a Procreate Pro
    You’ll stack, group, rename, and organize layers like a total boss. Plus, some sneaky tips for when your iPad yells at you for using too many.
  • Selections + Transform = Ultimate Control
    Whether it’s drawing a water section or flipping your reflection perfectly, the selection and transform tools help you place everything just right.
  • Quick Shapes, Drawing Guides + Masks
    Make perfect circles, horizontal water lines, and paint with precision using assist, quick shape, and layer masks, all non-destructive and totally magic.


Characters

Building a Snowman

With winter creeping in, I thought it’d be fun to cozy up with a winter-themed illustration. We’re drawing a super cute scene, a happy little snowman built by a sweet stylized family. The whole vibe is very gentle and simple, perfect if you’re looking for a relaxed drawing session. We start with a loose sketch, build up our flat colors, and then gently layer in texture using some of my favorite charcoal brushes. The color palette? Soft oranges and greens, very cozy, very calm. Just like a warm cup of tea on a chilly day.

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Studio Pen
  • Underwood
  • Florentine
  • Nut Grove

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

  • Building stylized characters with simple shapes
    We use ovals, cones, and rectangles to sketch charming little figures, each with their own personality, without overcomplicating things.
  • Keeping your layers tidy (and your sanity intact)
    By grouping elements cleverly and reusing layers where it makes sense, you save layer space and keep things nice and organized.
  • Flat coloring with intention
    Using reference sketch layers and drag-and-drop fills, we lay down our base colors carefully, always thinking ahead for textures later.
  • Adding soft texture with charcoal brushes
    We alpha lock everything and use the Underwood and Florentine brushes to add that lovely, grainy feel that makes everything warm and handmade.
  • Using an analogous palette for a calm feel
    All our colors sit close together on the wheel: greens, soft browns, oranges. So nothing feels too loud. It keeps the whole piece really serene and soothing.
Characters

Christmas Elf

Let’s create this adorable little Christmas elf together in Procreate! In this cozy and beginner-friendly tutorial, I’ll walk you through every step, from the first sketch to adding texture and even turning your elf into a cute sticker. You’ll learn some handy tricks along the way and, of course, we’ll have lots of fun doing it. So let’s get started!

Brushes used:

  • Bruny
  • Studio Pen
  • Nut Grove
  • Molesworth
  • Dusky

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • How to sketch with symmetry for easier character building
    We use the Drawing Guide with Symmetry turned on so that whatever you draw on one side, magically appears on the other, so helpful for keeping things neat!
  • Adding clean flat colors with layer control
    You’ll learn how to work with clipping masks, drawing assist, and a tidy layer structure so your colors stay right where they should be.
  • Creating soft shadows and textured highlights
    Using the Nut Grove brush and alpha lock, we add shading and light that brings our little elf to life, all while keeping that nice soft, textured look.
  • Finishing touches that make everything pop
    We add in sweet details like stitches, little lines, and pattern accents using the Dusky pencil brush, these tiny things make a big difference!
  • A fun sticker effect using blur and layers
    I’ll show you how to make that lovely glow and drop shadow behind your elf so it looks like a real sticker—great for printing or sharing online.


Creatures

Realistic Hawk Portrait

In this tutorial, we’re diving into another chill realism project, this time, painting a bird of prey in grayscale. It’s such a great way to take a break from colors and really train your eyes to see values clearly. We’ll start off super rough with a basic sketch, then slowly build things up with layered brush strokes, no blending, just painting. It’s all about taking it step by step, keeping it loose, and trusting the process. You don’t need a perfect match, if it looks like a bird of prey, you nailed it. Let’s have fun and make those artistic brains happy!

Brushes used:

  • Basic Sketcher
  • Soft Brush
  • Basic Flo Brush
  • Darken Line Brush
  • Flo Darka Brush
  • Lighten Line Brush
  • Flo Lighta Brush
  • Multiply Brush

Canvas Size:

  • 2300 x 3000 pixels

Key Skills Learned:

  • Focuses fully on values
    By skipping color, we stay laser-focused on lights and darks, perfect for training your eye and creating depth.
  • Starts with a rough sketch, no pressure
    Just block in shapes, angles, and proportions. It doesn’t have to be perfect, it’s just a start.
  • Paints without blending
    We’re layering strokes instead of blending, like a traditional painting, it keeps things painterly and expressive.
  • Builds detail slowly, eyes first
    We start blurry and go smaller step by step. The eyes get most of the attention, everything else stays nice and loose.
  • Uses edge control for realism
    Constantly checking, is this edge soft or crisp? That’s how we guide the viewer’s eye and keep it feeling real.
Creatures

Cute Polar Bear

In this super easy, step-by-step Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw your very own cute little polar bear, perfect for beginners or anyone who just wants to relax and create something fluffy. We start with a soft wintery background, then build up our bear layer by layer, adding texture, shading, and those tiny details that bring it all to life. Along the way, I’ll share tips on fur, light, and how to keep your snow looking magical (hint: skip the pure white!). Let’s jump in and have some fun together!

Brushes used:

  • Wakame
  • Fortesque
  • Bruny
  • Bronzewing
  • Nowhere Else
  • Smudgy Hairbrush

Canvas Size:

  • 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

  • Adding soft, painterly gradients
    Using alpha lock and gentle strokes, we create subtle transitions in both the sky and snowy ground, no harsh whites here!
  • Sketching characters from simple shapes
    We start with blobs and bumps and build a full little polar bear, all while keeping things loose and fun.
  • Layering light and shadows for depth
    We use textured brushes to softly build up our lights and darks, giving the bear a lovely sense of form and fluffiness.
  • Pulling out fur with smudge magic
    Learn how to use the Smudgy Hairbrush to “pull out” the fur and give your bear that fuzzy, snuggly texture, without overdoing it.
  • Finishing touches that make it pop
    From rosy cheeks and tiny claws to snowy specks in the background, we add those final details that bring your scene to life.