Dramatic Desert
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
River 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
Warm Autumn Sunset
I have enjoyed some lovely Spring days already over here, but that means Autumn has arrived on the other hemisphere. So that’s a nice excuse to create a lovely Autumn landscape scene. I just love the warm colors of fall!
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
Sunny House
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
Chipmunk
Heya Flocreators! In this more advanced realism painting tutorial we’ll be painting this cute little chipmunk. I’ll guide you through my process from sketch to finish and create a color palette along the way. I have attached it in case you want to use it, but it’s a great exercise to try and pick the colors yourself. You can do it! Grab your pencil and iPad and let’s get creating.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Darken Line Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Basic Flo
- Shader Brush
- Rough Spackles Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Dibby Dabby Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Soft Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Standard Blender
- Loose Hairs Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Sketch: Learn how to sketch the chipmunk by starting with broad shapes and then adding details
- Base Coloring and Layering: Learn how to lay down base colors and build on top of those to fine tune your colors
- Detailing and Texture: The use of various brushes to add texture and details to the chipmunk, including fur patterns, eyes, and the surrounding environment
- Enhancing Realism through Shadows and Highlights: Techniques for using layer masks on duplicated layers to refine shadows and highlights without losing underlying details, enhancing the realism of the painting
Realistic Rose
Let me guide you through the process of painting a realistic rose in a glass vase. We’ll start with a rough sketch, then we’ll lay down the base colors and finally we’ll start rendering everything. I’ll make a canvas on the go and talk about how you can find and adjust the right colors.
Brushes used:
- Basic Sketcher
- Base Painter
- Standard Blender
- Light Shader
- Dark Shader
- Basic Flo Brush
- Lighten Line Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Monoline Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3000 x 4000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Starting with basic shapes and proportions, using the Basic Sketcher brush
- Layer Management: Effectively using layers for sketching, base coloring, and detailing
- Color Picking: Creating a color palette on the go, with a focus on achieving realistic hues
- Texture and Detailing: Techniques for rendering realistic textures, especially for the rose petals and leaves, using a variety of brushes
- Light and Shadow: Understanding the interplay of light and shadow to bring realism to the rose, leaves, and glass vase
Dreamy Landscape
Here’s the last Patreon tutorial of the year, it’s a dreamy piece. I love dreaming about what 2024 will bring, so I thought it was fitting 😊 During this tutorial we’ll have fun with a variety of brushes that I have added to this post.
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Script Brush
- Blobby Foliage Brush
- Soft Clouds Brush
- Blender Brush
- Wild Grass Brush
- Light Pen
- Flotastic Brush
- Barky Brush
- Rock Texture Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Gradient Sky: Learn how to blend colors smoothly for a dreamy sky using the Soft Brush and Soft Clouds Brush
- Layering Landscapes: Master the art of creating layers of hills and mountains
- Adding Textures: Discover techniques for adding texture to landscapes using the Flotastic Brush, Bark Brush, and Rock Texture Brush
- Tree and Foliage Creation: Hone your skills in creating natural elements like trees and foliage with the Blobby Foliage Brush and Wild Grass Brush
- Final Touches and Details: Understand how to add final details like clouds, stars, and water reflections to bring your landscape to life
Winter Girl Character
In this fun tutorial we’re going to create a charming winter girl character together. From sketch to final details, I’ll be guiding you through every single step. This tutorial is perfect whether you’re just starting out with Procreate or looking to add new techniques to your skillset.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil (Sketching)
- Script Brush (Calligraphy)
- Monoline Brush (Calligraphy)
- Water Pen (Calligraphy)
- Basic Flo Brush (Treasure Chest Pack)
- Smudgy Hair Brush (Treasure Chest Pack)
- Standard Blender (Treasure Chest Pack)
- Brush Pen (Calligraphy)
- Color Booster Brush (Treasure Chest Pack)
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Sketching Techniques: Start with a basic circle and refine into a character, focusing on facial features and proportions
- Layer Management: Learn how to effectively use layers for sketching, flat colors, and detailed elements
- Coloring and Shading: Utilize various brushes to apply flat colors and then add depth through shading
Christmas Isometric
Embrace the holiday season with this tutorial and create a vibrant, festive isometric room in Procreate.
This tutorial guides you through each step of constructing an isometric room, starting from setting up the room structure to adding festive elements like a fireplace, window, couch, rug, Christmas tree, wreath, socks, presents, and a candle. You’ll learn to use various brushes from the Isometric Christmas Pack, perfect your line art, and apply colors with precision. Additionally, the tutorial covers advanced techniques like shading and adding lighting effects to bring your digital art to life.
Don’t forget to share your beautiful artwork and happy creating!
Brushes used:
- Room Brush
- Fireplace Brush
- Window with Curtains Brush
- Couch Brush
- Rectangular Rug Brush
- Decorated Tree Brush
- Wreath Brush
- Sock Brush
- Present Box Brush
- Candle Brush
- Script Brush
- Dry Ink Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Isometric Design: Learn to create a cozy, Christmas-themed room in an isometric perspective
- Layer Management: Understand the importance of creating new layers for each element for easier manipulation and adjustments
- Brush and Tool Techniques: Master the use of isometric brushes, the move and transform tool, and flipping objects for composition
- Line Art and Cleanup: Gain skills in creating clean line art and erasing unnecessary lines for a neater appearance
- Coloring and Shading: Explore techniques for coloring, including using the selection tool for precise areas, and adding shadows to enhance dimensionality