Brushes used:

• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Copperhead Brush
• Rad Brush
• Mountain Ash Brush
• Stipple 2.0
• Simple Grass Brush
• Hard Airbrush (modified)
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layering Techniques: Learn to create depth in your landscapes using multiple layers and clipping masks for smooth, editable changes
• Gradient Shading: Use soft brushes and Gaussian Blur to create subtle, realistic gradients in skies, mountains, and rocks
• Custom Brush Adjustments: Modify the Hard Airbrush to add jitter and texture, making it perfect for detailed tree foliage and cloud formations
• Texture Creation: Add visual interest by using different brushes (like Copperhead and Rad Brush) to apply natural textures, enhancing grass, trees, and rocks
• Foreground and Background Elements: Master creating depth with foreground elements like trees and rocks, blending them into the scene with layer masks and shadowing techniques

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Script Brush
• Turpentine Brush
• Rusted Decay
• Old Beach Brush
• Pine Trees Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Layers and Using Alpha Lock
  Add new layers for different parts of your painting and use Alpha Lock to paint within a specific shape without going outside its boundaries
• Using Airbrushing Techniques
  Apply the Soft Brush from the Airbrushing section to create smooth gradients and soft textures for skies and mist effects. You’ll also learn how to make adjustments to your brushes
• Adding Light and Shadow
  Simulate light and shadow on mountains using the Turpentine Brush, emphasizing the sun’s position and adding depth with vertical strokes
• Creating Realistic Clouds and Light Rays
  Modify the Soft Airbrush to make fluffy clouds and use radial symmetry to create stunning light rays emanating from the sun

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Soft Brush
• Standard Blender
• Basic Flo Brush
• Smudgy Hair Brush

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Adjusting Photo Warmth: Warm up your reference image using hue, saturation, and brightness adjustments along with color balance for shadows, midtones, and highlights
• Tracing and Line Art Creation: Lower the opacity of your photo and trace key lines using the Basic Sketcher brush to establish guidelines for your painting
• Building Base Colors: Start with broad base colors for the background and dog, using the Base Painter brush to fill in large areas with warm tones
• Adding Texture and Detail: Use the Flo Darka and Flo Lighta brushes to deepen shadows and enhance highlights, gradually building up the dog’s fur texture
• Finalizing with Lighting Effects: Add glow and contrast by setting layers to Multiply and Screen, using masks to paint in shadows and highlights, bringing your dog painting to life

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Medium Brush
• Tinder Box
• Foliage Brush
• Soft Scattered Leaves
• Isometric Chair brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting up and using an isometric grid: Learn to configure and use the isometric grid in Procreate for precise drawing and accurate perspective
• Utilizing layers and masks effectively: Master the use of layers, clipping masks, and alpha lock to keep your artwork organized and clean
• Adding textures and details: Enhance your illustrations with various brushes to add textures, patterns, and intricate details

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Basic Flo Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Rough Speckles Brush
• Grunge Rock Brush
• Standard Blender Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Refining Sketches: Start with a basic sketch, then refine it by adjusting proportions using tools like Liquify. This helps to create a more accurate foundation for painting
• Layer Management: Organize elements on separate layers (e.g., ice cream, cone, fingers) to simplify shading and texturing. This structure allows for better control over individual elements
• Adding Texture: Use brushes like Rough Spackles and Grunge Rock to add realistic texture to elements like the waffle cone
• Shading and Lighting: Build shadows and highlights gradually. Use the Darken Line and Lighten Line brushes to enhance contrast and detail, making the painting more lifelike
• Color Adjustment: Don’t worry about getting the perfect color right away. Lay down base colors and adjust them as needed, adding warmth and depth with tools like the Overlay brush

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Studio Pen
• Leatherwood Brush
• Hartz Brush
• Color Booster Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Currawong Brush
• Cotton Brush
• Monoline Brush
• Camel Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradient Skies: Using the soft brush and Gaussian blur to blend colors smoothly for a realistic sky effect
• Drawing and Texturing Rocks: Techniques with the studio pen and various texture brushes to create realistic, detailed rock formations
• Adding Light and Shadows: Employing the add layer mode and multiply mode to enhance the scene with realistic lighting and shadow effects
• Enhancing Colors: Utilizing the color booster brush to intensify and warm up the colors in the landscape

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Soft Brush
• Soft Scattery Bush Brush
• Simple Grass Brush
• Pine Trees Brush
• Little Pine Brush
• Rainforest Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• Stipple 2.0 Brush
• Snow Gum Brush
• Twig Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: Learn to strategically manage multiple layers, using them to separate elements of the scene, such as the sky, mountains, and foreground
• Brush Techniques: Master the use of different brushes for specific textures and effects, enhancing your ability to select the right tool for various aspects of the landscape, from foliage to water surfaces
• Color Theory Application: Apply color theory effectively to create depth and realism through gradients and color blending, understanding how atmospheric conditions influence color perception in landscapes
• Detailing and Refinement: Develop skills in adding fine details and textures that bring a digital painting to life

Brushes used:

• Script Brush
• Flotastic Brush
• Flat Painter
• Soft Brush
• Foliage Brush
• Soft Mossy Grass
• Simple Grass
• Flower Field

Canvas Size:

• 4000 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Gradients: Starting with a soft brush to blend colors seamlessly across the sky, setting the stage for the rest of the artwork
• Layer Management: Efficient use of layers for different elements like the sky, river, grass, and mountains, including tips on adjusting layer properties for desired effects
• Detailing Techniques: Adding details such as rocks, trees, and grass, using various brushes to create texture and depth, ensuring each element contributes to the overall aesthetic
• Reflections and Final Touches: Skillfully creating reflections in the water to increase realism

In this tutorial we’ll create this whimsical scene with a house in the sun. During this tutorial we’ll make use of the perspective grid, so it’s a perfect exercise for perspective drawing. Once we have created our little house, I’ll show you how you can color the scene and create a playful effect. Let’s get started!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Monoline Brush
• Script Brush
• Spackle It Brush
• Grassy Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting Up a Perspective Grid: Learn how to create a two-point perspective grid in Procreate to ensure accurate dimensions and angles in your drawing
• Sketching the Composition: Master sketching the basic shape of a house and its surroundings
• Creating Line Art and Color Fill: Enhance your illustration with detailed line art and vibrant colors, bringing your sketch to life with a playful and friendly look
• Adding Details and Textures: Explore techniques for adding textures and details to your scene, such as bushes, clouds, and roof tiles