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

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush
• Powdered Shader
• Smooth Pencil
• Round Chalk

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Using basic shapes and guides to create a composition sketch
• Symmetry and Transformation Tools: Utilizing Procreate’s symmetry tool and transformation features to ensure elements are aligned and proportional
• Texturing and Shading: Adding depth and texture using the Powdered Shader and Smooth Pencil
• Detailing and Final Touches: Applying highlights, shadows, and small details to bring the characters to life, adding personality to the illustration

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Soft Brush
• Medium Brush
• Script Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Dry Ink Brush
• Light Pen
• Stars Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Techniques: Starting with a basic sketch using the Basic Sketcher, we’ll create the initial shapes for the White Mage’s head and body
• Layer Management: Learn about the importance of using multiple layers for sketching, refining, and coloring
• Coloring and Shading: We’ll explore how to effectively use different brushes for coloring and shading, including the application of light and shadow to add depth to the illustration
• Detailing and Final Touches: I’ll show you how to bring the characters to life, we’ll be applying bloom and lighting effects for a magical ambiance

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Basic Flo
• Standard Blender
• Darken Line
• Lighten Line
• Soft Pastel

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Soft Transitions vs. Crisp Edges: Learn about the importance of recognizing and applying both soft transitions for subtle value changes and crisp edges
• Value Work: Learn to effectively work with light and shadow to add depth and realism to the painting
• Color Selection: I’ll demonstrate the process of choosing and adjusting colors dynamically to match the reference, enhancing the realism of the artwork
• Creating Shiny Textures: Learn how to make objects appear shiny and metallic

In this tutorial we’ll create a mountain landscape with a paper cutout effect. It’s a great technique to add more interest to your stylized landscape illustrations and it’s really easy!

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Layered Mountain Ranges: Learn to design varied mountain silhouettes using the Script Brush, employing color filling and alpha locking to add depth and mist for a layered effect
• Applying Paper Cutout Effect: The tutorial teaches you to simulate a paper cutout look by selectively adding light and dark edges to your mountains, achieving a textured, three-dimensional appearance