Mermaid Cat
Here’s a cute and fun tutorial! We’ll draw this mermaid cat together and use lovely soft tones. You can apply the techniques and color palette to other kawaii creature drawings as well. Have fun!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Smear it Around
- Dry Ink
- Overlay Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Fundamentals: You’ll learn how to sketch basic shapes and refine them into a mermaid cat
- Coloring Techniques: Discover how to apply base colors, blend them seamlessly, and add shadows and highlights for a three-dimensional look
- Line Work: Master the art of line drawing with the Dry Ink brush, varying pressure to create dynamic thickness for visual interest
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
Retro Doodle
During this easy tutorial we’ll be creating a colorful retro doodle! We’ll be using some photos as a base, so the process is really easy. You can use the same technique for loads of different objects 😃
Here are links to the photos we use during this tutorial:
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Dry Ink
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Photo Manipulation: Learn to rearrange and resize photos on your canvas, setting the stage for your doodles
- Creating Outlines: Master the use of the Dry Ink brush to trace and simplify your objects into basic, doodle-like shapes
- Quick Shapes: Utilize Procreate’s Quick Shape feature for perfect circles and straight lines, making your doodles look crisp
- Coloring Techniques: Explore harmonious color selection and apply flat colors using the Monoline brush for a cohesive look
- Adding Shadows and Highlights: Discover how to use layer blending modes like Multiply and Screen to add depth and dimension to your doodles
House by the Lake
In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this colorful and stylized landscape illustration. We’ll be using free Procreate brushes and start out with very simple shapes to which we will add texture later on. During this easy tutorial you will learn to master the basic features of Procreate.
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Spackle it Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Learn how to effectively create, organize, and manipulate layers
- Color Blocking: Master the technique of color blocking to lay down the foundational shapes and elements of your landscape
- Shape and Line Work: Develop your skills in crafting wobbly lines for hills and precise shapes for structures
- Texturizing Techniques: Explore the use of the spackle it brush to add texture and depth to various elements of your scene
Stylized Landscape
In this easy Procreate drawing tutorial I’ll guide you through the steps of creating this lovely stylized landscape illustration. You don’t need any experience with Procreate to be able to follow this easy tutorial, I will be guiding you through all the steps!
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Spackle it Brush
- Dark Noise Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating and Manipulating Basic Shapes: Learn to draw, duplicate, and align circles and rectangles to form the foundational elements of your landscape
- Clipping Masks: Make use of clipping masks to ensure your paint will stay inside a shape you created
- Texturing Techniques: Add texture to your landscape making use of my free Procreate brushes
Closeup Eye
Brushes used:
- Monoline Brush
- Soft Brush
- Nikko Rull
- Gesinski Ink
- Shale Brush
- Gloaming Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Brush Pen
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Perfect Shapes: Utilize the quick shape tool combined with the edit shape function to fine-tune arcs and circles
- Layer Management: Master the use of layers, including how to use clipping masks and blending modes like multiply and screen to add depth and detail
- Detailed Adjustments: Employ tools like Gaussian blur and the smudge tool to blend colors seamlessly, enhancing the realism of the eye
Cockatoo
Here’s a fun and approachable tutorial on drawing a charming cockatoo in Procreate. Perfect for beginners, this guide walks you through each step, ensuring you create a bird that’s uniquely yours. Whether you’re experienced or just starting, if you follow along, you’ll end up with a delightful cockatoo. Let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Round Chalk
- Chalk Pencil
- Smudgy Hair
- Dark Noise
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Basic Shapes: Start by drawing ovals and transforming them into the body and beak of your cockatoo, using Procreate’s quick shape tool
- Using Liquify Tool: Shape your bird’s body with precision by pushing and pulling the canvas, giving it a natural and dynamic form
- Adding Texture and Detail: Employ the Round Chalk and Chalk Pencil brushes to give your cockatoo a realistic texture, adding feathers and shading
- Layer Management: Learn how to use and organize layers effectively to build depth and detail, especially for the beak and headdress
- Smudge Tool Techniques: Create the soft, feathered look of the cockatoo by blending colors with the Smudgy Hair brush, enhancing realism
Pumpkin – Happy and Scary
Brushes used:
- Monoline
- Script
- Fineliner
- Is It Grunge
- Dark Noise
- Nebula
- Blackburn
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Liquify Tool for Shaping: Adjusts shapes easily using the Liquify tool, providing better control over the final form
- Alpha Lock for Texture: Uses Alpha Lock to ensure added textures stay within the shape
- Layer Mask for Carving: Applies a layer mask to carve out facial features, allowing for non-destructive edits
- Symmetry Tool for Efficiency: Utilizes the symmetry tool to save time while creating symmetrical designs, like the creepy pumpkin’s face
- Clipping Mask for Layer Effects: Implements clipping masks to add lighting and shadow effects that apply only to specific parts of the drawing