In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll paint a stunning landscape together, starting with the simplest of shapes and gradually building up to a richly detailed scene. I’ll take you through every single step of the process, so this Procreate tutorial is suitable for all skill levels. In this tutorial we’ll be using some Procreate brushes from my treasure chest, so be sure to sign up for my newsletter to get access to all of my free brushes!

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Tarraleah Brush
• Pine Tree Forest Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Clouds Brush
• Twisted Tree Brush
• Eaglehawk Brush
• Wet Acrylic Brush
• Charcoals Brush
• Dry Brush
• Cotton Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Gradient Creation for Sky: Learning to blend colors smoothly to create a soft, transitioning sky background
• Mountain and Terrain Texturing: Techniques for adding texture to mountains and foreground terrain to enhance depth and realism
• Tree Creation: Utilizing various brushes to paint forests and individual trees, incorporating techniques for layering colors to achieve a sense of volume and light direction
• Cloud Painting: Strategies for crafting fluffy, realistic clouds by layering colors and using smudge tools for soft edges

In this fun and easy Procreate tutorial, we dive into the mesmerizing world of Vincent Van Gogh, focusing on creating a painting inspired by the iconic Starry Night. We’ll use special painterly brushes that you can find in my free Treasure Chest. Let’s get expressive!

Brushes used:

• Round Smeary Brush
• Opaque Thin Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Painterly Base: Learn to lay down an underpainting using the Round Smeary Brush, exploring how to blend colors directly on the canvas to create a textured, vibrant base
• Color Mixing and Layering: Discover the art of mixing colors on your canvas and layering strokes for depth, using a palette inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night
• Impressionistic Brush Strokes: Master the technique of applying brush strokes to convey movement and flow, capturing the essence of Van Gogh’s style with the Opaque Thin Brush
• Utilizing Layer Blending Modes: Get hands-on experience with Procreate’s layer blending modes, particularly the “Multiply” mode, to adjust tones and contrast without compromising texture and detail

In this tutorial, I’ll guide you step-by-step through the process of crafting a picturesque landscape with a charming house on rolling hills. This lesson is designed to not only enhance your digital art skills but also to inspire you to explore the possibilities within Procreate.

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Spatula Brush
• Chalk Pencil Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating and Manipulating Layers: You’ll learn how to strategically create new layers for different elements of our landscape
• Using the Perspective Tool: Use the Perspective Tool to construct our little house
• Applying Texture and Color: Through the use of the spatula brush and various color techniques, we’ll add texture to our landscape and house, bringing depth and vibrancy to our scene
• Selection and Alpha Lock Techniques: Master the use of the Selection tool and Alpha Lock for precise editing and texturing
• Layer Blending Modes: Experiment with different layer blending modes, such as Color and Multiply, creating subtle touches and shadows, giving more depth to our artwork

Skills Learned:

• Observation of Fur: Understanding the flow, color variety, and types of fur, emphasizing the importance of studying fur’s natural patterns and tones
• Layering Approach: Building fur in layers, from the base to individual hair strands, using various brushes for texture and detail
• Selective Detailing: Learning when to add intricate details and when to keep areas blurred for a realistic focus effect