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

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

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline
• Studio Pen
• Soft Edge Faded
• Spackle it!
• Hair Textured

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

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

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Turpentine Brush
• Cotton Brush
• Old Brush
• Mountain Ash Brush
• Rad Brush
• Oberon Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Sticks Brush
• Hard Airbrush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Layers for Depth and Organization: Organize mountains, sky, and foreground elements on separate layers, enabling easy adjustments, depth, and flexibility for modifications in Procreate landscapes
• Creating and Editing Custom Brushes: Learn to modify brush properties, such as jitter and opacity, to craft custom brushes for clouds and textures
• Applying Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks for Controlled Shading: Use Alpha Lock and Clipping Masks to add highlights, shadows, and textures precisely, keeping strokes within specific areas and enhancing control over details
• Using the Smudge Tool for Blended Textures: Achieve a painterly, seamless look by using the smudge tool with various textured brushes to blend colors and soften edges, perfect for clouds, foliage, and distant backgrounds

Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Monoline Brush
• 6B Pencil
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Symmetry Tool Setup: Activating and editing the symmetry guide for efficient, mirrored drawing on both sides of your canvas
• Creating Paper-Cut Shadows: Duplicating layers, using Gaussian blur, and adjusting opacity to simulate layered paper-cut shadows
• Customizing Brush Strokes: Using the studio pen to achieve smooth, crisp lines and leveraging the eraser for precision when refining shapes
• Layer Organization & Clipping Masks: Strategically grouping and using clipping masks to add depth, highlights, and control over shadows
• Creating Easy 3D Effects: Learn how to easily give round candies a 3D look
• Texture Application: Adding a realistic paper texture on top of the illustration for a final polished touch

Brushes used:

• HB Pencil
• Studio Pen
• Medium Nozzle
• Soft Brush
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Utilizing Alpha Lock and Layer Masks: Learn how to efficiently use alpha lock for coloring within specific areas without affecting other parts, and how layer clipping masks help in adding effects that only apply to certain sections of your illustration
• Mastering the Isometric Grid: Discover how to activate and customize the isometric grid for precise drawing, ensuring your lines follow the exact angles needed for isometric designs
• Creating Lighting Effects with Bloom: Gain expertise in using Procreate’s bloom feature to add realistic lighting effects that enhance your illustration, giving it a magical and dreamy atmosphere
• Adjusting Layer Blending Modes: Understand how different layer blending modes, like “add,” can be used to intensify lighting effects and bring dynamic contrast to your artwork
• Designing with Freehand and Assisted Drawing: Balance between hand-drawn lines for a unique touch and assisted lines for precision, adding character and accuracy to your artwork

Brushes used:

• Dry Ink Brush
• Carbon Stick
• Round Chalk Brush
• Studio Pen
• Medium Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Symmetry Drawing: Use the Drawing Guide and Drawing Assist to create perfectly symmetrical shapes
• Layer Management: Adjust opacity, use multiple layers for different parts of the drawing, and apply clipping masks for controlled shading and highlights
• Basic Outlining and Shading: Employ the Dry Ink Brush for initial outlines and the Carbon Stick for adding textured shading
• Advanced Coloring Techniques: Utilize Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask to add shadows, highlights, and textures, making the illustration more dynamic

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Standard Blender
• Basic Flo Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Lashes Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4500 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Proportions: Using markers and negative spaces to find the right proportions for the eye
• Base Layer Techniques: Blocking in base colors and gradually refining the shapes with a soft brush
• Layering and Blending: Using multiple layers and the smudge tool to soften edges and build up details
• Detailing: Using specialized brushes to refine shadows, highlights, and textures for a realistic finish