I’ve got something special for you – a Procreate tutorial that’s a game-changer for beginners! If you’ve felt overwhelmed by digital art, worry no more. In my tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the magical world of Procreate on your iPad. Whether it’s your first time opening the app or you’re looking to brush up your skills, I’ve got you covered.

This tutorial is all about learning by doing, and I promise it’s fun and super engaging. By the end, you’ll not only have a beautiful piece of art but also a solid understanding of Procreate’s core features.

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush
• Medium Nozzle Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and Managing Canvases: You’ll learn how to create custom canvas sizes and understand canvas properties like color profile and layer limits
• Basic Drawing Techniques: Discover the use of Quick Shape for perfect circles, squares, and lines. You’ll also learn how to fill shapes with color
• Layer Management: This includes creating new layers, manipulating them, and understanding layer properties like Alpha Lock and Clipping Mask
• Transform and Move Tools: Get to grips with resizing, distorting, and moving elements within your artwork
• Color and Texture Application: You’ll learn how to use different brushes to apply color and texture, enhancing the visual appeal of your artwork

In this Procreate tutorial, we dive into the world of pen and ink illustration, using the Symmetry tool to create a stylized beetle with a lovely landscape inside. Perfect for artists of any level, this project can be adapted to various insects, like butterflies or bees for example. The possibilities are endless!

Throughout the tutorial, you’re guided through each step. We’ll be starting with a rough sketch of the beetle before we get to refining everything. The symmetry tool will come in super handy during this process! I’ll show you the importance of line weight in inking, creating depth and texture with stippling, and the thoughtful use of negative space in the composition.

By the end, you’ll have an amazing, stylized beetle illustration with a unique landscape inside. It’ll be fun!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Fineliner
• Stipple 2.0

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using the Symmetry Tool: Master the use of Procreate’s Symmetry tool for balanced and mirrored designs
• Sketching Techniques: Learn sketching techniques using the Basic Sketcher brush, focusing on form and proportion
• Inking with Precision: Grow your inking skills using the Fineliner Brush, emphasizing line weight and clarity.
• Creating Textures: Develop skills in texturing, especially with stippling techniques for landscapes.
• Layer Management: Understand the effective use of layers and layer masks for non-destructive editing.

This tutorial is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of Art Nouveau and learn how to bring stylized, organic beauty into your digital art creations. Embrace these skills, and you’ll be creating stunning pieces in no time. Keep experimenting and enjoying the process, and don’t hesitate to ask if you have questions. Excited to see what your creations!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Script Brush
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Organic, Swirly Shapes: You’re focusing on developing fluid, floral shapes that are characteristic of the Art Nouveau style, making your artwork look elegant and organic
• Refining Sketches: You’re learning to start with a basic sketch and refine it meticulously to prepare for detailed line art, enhancing the overall look of your design
• Utilizing the Liquify Tool: You’re mastering the use of the Liquify tool to adjust elements like the head and tail of the peacock, adding an artistic touch to your creation
• Effective Layer Management: You’re getting skilled at using layers to separate main outlines from detailed lines, which streamlines the coloring process
• Coloring and Gradient Techniques: You’re exploring the use of various colors and gradients to add depth and vibrancy to your artwork, bringing the peacock and background to life with a rich palette

Welcome to your next Procreate project! If you’re new to digital art or just looking to brush up on your skills, this tutorial is perfect for you. We’ll be creating a stunning Autumn landscape together, step by step. It’s a fantastic way to learn, and I can’t wait to see your take on it. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram with your finished piece!

As you dive into this tutorial, remember that it’s all about learning and enjoying the process of creating art.

Brushes used:

• Monoline Brush (Calligraphy)
• Script Brush (Calligraphy)
• Soft Brush (Airbrushing)
• Styx Brush (Drawing)
• Reed Brush (Organic)

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn effective ways to create, merge, and manipulate layers
• Creating Gradients and Textures: Use airbrushing for gradients and the selection tool for adding textures
• Reflections and Lighting: Discover methods to add realism through water reflections and light effects.

Ready to dive into the world of pixel art? This simple tutorial guides you through creating a lovely pixel art landscape on a 300×200 canvas. You’ll learn techniques like setting up a drawing guide, drawing mountains and hills, and using layers for depth. We’ll use just one brush, the Pixel Brush, for the entire project. By the end, you’ll have a simple but lovely pixel art landscape!

Brushes used:

• Pixel Brush

Canvas Size:

• 300 x 200 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Using Drawing Guides: Master the art of setting up a grid for pixel-perfect accuracy
• Mountain and Hill Creation: Learn how to shape and color mountains and hills
• Shadow and Light Effects: Add dimension with strategically placed shadows and highlights
• Finalizing and Exporting: Resize your artwork for the best display without losing the charm of pixel art

Ready for a fun Procreate project? Let’s draw a charming anime girl together! In this easy-to-follow tutorial, you’ll learn essential skills for digital art. We’ll start with basic shapes and guidelines, then smoothly transition to sketching, line art, and finally, coloring with shadows and highlights.

Brushes used:

• 6B Pencil
• Studio Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes and Guidelines: Learn to use circles and lines to form the basic structure of the character and additional elements
• Symmetry Tool: Use the Symmetry tool for balanced features but turns it off for non-symmetrical elements like surrounding characters
• Refining Sketches: Transition from rough shapes to more defined sketches, adding details to the character and environment
• Line Art Techniques: Gain skills in creating clean, varied line weights for more dynamic artwork
• Flat Coloring and Shading: You’ll learn to use clipping masks and different layers to add flat colors, shadows, and highlights, bringing depth to your artwork

I must be honest, I’m a little bit in love with this style, so I’m really excited about sharing this tutorial. I hope you will enjoy it just as much as I did! Though simple, the face can be a tad challenging, making this tutorial suitable for beginners to intermediate levels. Let’s dive in!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Monoline Brush
• Tapered Lines Brush
• Soft Brush
• Smooth Lines Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Balanced Compositions: Learn to sketch a character and elements within a circular boundary, ensuring visual balance
• Drawing Faces: Tackle the challenging aspects of drawing a stylized female face, including proportions and features
• Layer Management: Efficiently use layers for different elements, like clothes and hair, to easily manage and adjust parts of your illustration
• Adding Depth with Gradients and Shadows: Enhance your artwork by applying gradients and shadows for a more dynamic and dimensional look

In this Procreate watercolor tutorial, you’ve learned to craft a delightful messy desk scene, perfect for embracing a more relaxed, artistic style.

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flotastic Inker
• Round Watery Brush
• Loaded Round

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Loose Sketching Techniques: Mastering the art of creating initial sketches with the Basic Sketcher, focusing on placing objects loosely to set the base of your scene
• Refining Sketches: Enhancing your rough sketch by adding details and adjusting layer opacities for better visibility during the process
• Line Art Creation: Learning to use the Flotastic Inker brush for line art, emphasizing wonky lines to add character to your artwork
• Coloring and Layering: Gaining skills in coloring with the Round Watery brush, understanding how to layer colors for depth, and using layer masks for selective color removal
• Lighting Effects: Exploring the use of Gaussian blur and bloom settings to create realistic lighting effects in your digital watercolor painting

For this project we’ll create this stunning cloudscape together. It’s a bit more challenging, but I’m sure you can do it!

This tutorial is packed with valuable tips and techniques, perfect for those who love landscape art. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced Procreate user, these steps will help you craft stunning cloudscapes. Don’t forget to grab the brushes from freefromflo.com, and share your amazing artwork. Tag me on Instagram for a chance to be featured!

Brushes used:

• Jittery Tapered
• Standard Blender
• Color Booster
• Soft Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Hartz Brush
• Jagged Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Soft Scattery Bush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Blending and Opacity Control: Discover how to effectively use layer blending modes and adjust layer opacity to create depth and realism in your clouds
• Brush Techniques: Master various brush strokes, including rounded shapes for cloud silhouettes and smaller strokes for finer details
• Smudging and Blending: Learn to smudge and blend colors seamlessly, creating soft transitions and maintaining texture within your clouds
• Detailing and Texturing: Enhance your clouds with details like highlights and shadows, using color variety and texture to bring your artwork to life

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