Top Down Room View – Part 2
Now that our line art is done, it’s time to bring our room to life with color, patterns, and lighting. We’ll start by laying down flat colors, adding shadows, and then transforming our scene into both a day and night version using Procreate’s blending modes and effects.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Medium Brush
- Flower Pattern Brushes
- Stippel Brush
- Tiny Patchy Brush
- Signs Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Adding Flat Colors Efficiently: Use separate layers for different elements, drag-and-drop colors, and apply the selection tool with color fill to speed up the coloring process.
- Applying Patterns for Texture: Use clipping masks with pattern brushes like stipple and patchy textures to add subtle detail to rugs, walls, and beddings.
- Creating Realistic Shadows: Multiply layers help cast soft shadows from objects, giving depth and dimension to the scene. A soft brush and selection tool refine shadow placement.
- Adding Light Rays for a Day Scene: Use Add blending mode with a soft brush to paint in sunlight streaming through the windows. Gaussian blur and layer masks help control the intensity and realism.
- Crafting a Night Scene with Glow Effects: Use Bloom and Soft Light blending modes to make lamps glow, adding warmth and contrast. Adjust shadows for a darker ambiance while keeping key highlights.
Top Down Room View – Part 1
Alright, let’s get into this fun two-part tutorial where we create a cozy top-down bedroom scene in Procreate! In this first part, we focus on sketching and line art using a perspective grid. If you want, you can grab my premade grid and brush pack to make things easier. We build the entire room layout, adding furniture, books, rugs, and even small decor elements like an alarm clock and slippers. Once the rough sketch is complete, we refine it into clean line art, ready for coloring in part two!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
Canvas Size:
- 4500 x 2500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Setting up a perspective grid: Placing vanishing points at the top and bottom for a top-down view and adjusting grid settings for accurate proportions.
- Sketching room elements with perspective: Using a guided perspective grid to build furniture, bookshelves, and decor with proper alignment.
- Adding organic shapes to the scene: Switching off drawing assist to freehand sketch pillows, blankets, plants, and rugs for a natural look.
- Adding depth and texture to objects: Using broken lines for wood texture, subtle curves for fabric, and extra details like shadowed edges to enhance realism.
Winter Girl Illustration
Let’s dive into this cozy character illustration! We will build up a warm, wintery look layer by layer. From the initial sketch to refining details, adding flat colors, and bringing in textured depth, this tutorial covers everything to make your illustration pop!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Dry Ink
- Flotastic Brush
- Round Chalk
- Smudgy Hair Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Using Symmetry for Sketching: Start with a centered guide to sketch out a balanced character, then turn off drawing assist to add natural variation.
- Layering for Flat Colors: Organize colors by layering elements like hair, clothing, and accessories separately to maintain control.
- Applying Texture with Alpha Lock: Use Alpha Lock and textured brushes like the Flotastic brush to add depth, shadows, and variation to clothing and accessories.
- Detailing Facial Features: Build up soft shading, add subtle freckles, and use a mix of colors for natural-looking warmth and expression.
- Enhancing Hair with Smudging and Highlights: Create volume and movement using the Smudgy Hair Brush, layering darker and lighter shades for a dynamic look.
Realistic Plant
Creating a beautifully detailed plant painting requires patience and a few essential techniques. In this tutorial I will walk you through the process step by step, from sketching to final detailing. It’s a great exercise!
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Studio Pen
- Soft Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Darken Line 2
- Lighten Line 2
- Flo Darka
- Flo Lighta
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Using negative space to measure proportions: Checking the shapes between objects helps ensure accuracy when sketching and positioning elements.
- Layering for better control: Separating leaves, vases, and the background makes it easier to refine details without affecting other parts of the painting.
- Enhancing realism with texture and color variation: Using both soft and crisp brushes, subtle textures, and color shifts creates depth and a more organic look.
- Adding reflections for a glossy effect: Duplicating, flipping, and fading the vases’ reflections on the table gives the final artwork a professional touch.
Cute Little Hippo
Want to level up your Procreate skills? In this tutorial, we’ll take a simple base shape and transform it into a fully colored, painterly-style hippo illustration. Starting with a sketch, we’ll refine the drawing, add line art, apply flat colors, and finish with textures, lighting, and a background. Let’s dive in!
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Soft Brush
- Dry Ink
- Studio Pen
- Larapuna
- Gouache
- Basic Flo
- Oberon
- Ink Bleed
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Building a Sketch with Simple Shapes
Start with circles and ovals to form the head and body, refining with additional features like ears, snout, and legs. - Creating Clean Line Art
Use the Dry Ink brush for a textured, forgiving outline, adjusting pressure for varied line thickness. - Applying Flat Colors and Shading
Use a separate layer for base colors, adding shadows with Multiply mode and highlights with Add mode for depth. - Adding Painterly Textures
Blend colors using the Larapuna brush and Smudge tool to achieve a soft, natural paint-like effect. - Enhancing the Background
Use artistic brushes for abstract textures, adding layers of grass and light to complete the scene.
Frozen Bubble
Frozen bubbles are enchanting, aren’t they? In this tutorial, we’ll take on the challenge of painting one, step by step, breaking down every detail. From building a textured background to crafting the delicate icy patterns of the bubble, this process is all about layering, blending, and experimenting with light.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Base Painter Brush
- Standard Blender
- Lighten Line Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Key Skills Learned:
- Creating a Dynamic Background: Start with a dark base and use soft gradients to establish depth and atmosphere for the bubble’s setting
- Using Layers Effectively: Divide elements into layers (background, foreground, and bubble) for better control and easy adjustments during painting
- Detailing with Highlights: Incorporate crisp and soft highlights to enhance the bubble’s reflective surface and mimic realistic ice patterns
Winter Morning Landscape
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a stunning winter landscape in Procreate. Using only built-in brushes and step-by-step guidance, we’ll explore essential techniques like creating depth with layers, adding realistic textures, and playing with blending modes to bring a cold, serene scene to life. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned Procreate users, this is a great way to expand your skills and experiment with wintery tones.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Spectra Brush
- Freycinet Brush
- Little Pine Brush
- Wet Acrylic Brush
- Old Brush
- Medium Brush
- Mercury Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating gradients for skies: Use the soft brush and Gaussian blur to create smooth, multi-toned gradients for atmospheric depth
- Using masks and blending modes: Learn to apply layer masks, Alpha Lock, and blending modes like Multiply and Overlay
- Enhancing textures and shadows: Blend brushes like Wet Acrylic and Old Brush with smudge tools to create detailed textures and realistic shadows
- Adding glow and highlights: Use clipping masks, light blending modes, and the airbrush tool to emphasize areas of light and enhance focal points
Cozy Winter Girl
Winter is around the corner, which means it’s the cozy season! Time for warm sweaters, soft blankets and lots of tea ❤️ And it’s also time for cozy illustrations of course! So in this tutorial we’ll draw this cute girl together, she’s ready to decorate her house.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Monoline
- Studio Pen
- Soft Edge Faded
- Spackle it!
- Hair Textured
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Beautiful Bay
Transform your canvas into a beautiful bay scene with this comprehensive Procreate tutorial. Packed with essential techniques, you’ll learn how to build custom brushes, create glowing clouds, and add intricate textures for a truly dynamic landscape. Follow along as you develop key skills to enhance your digital painting toolkit and bring your artwork to life.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Monoline Brush
- Studio Pen
- Hard Airbrush (customized)
- Rainforest Brush
- Stipple 2.0 Brush
- Shale Brush
- Twisted Tree Brush
- Flowers Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 2000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Create a Custom Brush: Learn to modify an existing airbrush, adding jitter and adjusting spacing to achieve a unique, dynamic stroke effect
- Use the Bloom Feature for Atmospheric Effects
Apply the Bloom tool to add a subtle glow to cloud formations, enhancing the dreamy look of your landscape - Add Realistic Texture to Rocks and Grass
Incorporate brushes like Shale and Twisted Tree to create textured details for rocks and use layering techniques for a natural-looking grass effect - Implement Clipping Masks and Layer Blending Modes
Utilize clipping masks and blending modes like Multiply for seamless shadow and texture effects on flowers and landscape elements