Ghibli Style Landscape
I’m so excited about this tutorial, a landscape like this is so much fun to create. During this tutorial we will paint this Studio Ghibli inspired landscape together. It’s pretty easy actually!
Brushes used:
- Soft Brush
- Flotastic Brush
- Tapered Lines Brush
- Scattered Soft Bush Brush
- Fineliner Brush
- Soft Rounded Mossy Grass Brush
- Medium Hard Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Gradient Creation: Master the technique of creating a smooth gradient for the sky, using the soft brush and Gaussian blur
- Layer Management: Learn how to efficiently use layers for creating elements like water, hills, clouds, and foreground objects
- Color Blending: Enhance your skills in blending colors for natural-looking elements like hills, rocks, and trees
- Detailed Texturing: Develop the ability to add texture and depth to various elements, such as grass, rocks, and tree trunks
- Shadow and Light Effects: Gain insights into using shadows and light to add realism and depth to the landscape
Storybook House
In this fun beginner friendly Procreate tutorial we’ll create a charming storybook style house in a forest together. We’ll use simple techniques and I’ll guide you through all the steps, so you’ll end up with an amazing result. So grab your pencil and let’s get started!
Brushes used:
- Fineliner Brush
- Round Chalk Brush
- Smudgy Hair Brush
- Dark Noise Brush
- Soft Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2300 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating Basic Shapes: We start with simple geometric shapes to form the house’s base, gradually adding complexity to our drawing
- Layer Management and Clipping Masks: Efficiently organizing layers and utilizing clipping masks to add textures and details without affecting the underlying layers
- Color Blending and Shadow Techniques: Employing blending modes like Multiply and Screen to add depth with shadows and highlights
- Texture Application: Using various brushes to apply textures, simulating materials such as tree bark and foliage
Mountain Landscape
In this Procreate tutorial, we’ll tackle a summer mountain scene that’s beginner-friendly but packed with techniques every digital artist can appreciate.
Finished the piece? You should feel pretty stoked! Remember, if you’re sharing your work, tag me so I can see your awesome take on this tutorial.
Brushes used:
- Script Brush
- Soft Airbrush
- Fineliner Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Clipping Masks: This tutorial demonstrates how to use clipping masks to ensure that new layers of paint or texture only apply to the designated underlying shape, maintaining clean, crisp edges
- Layer Blending Modes: Learn how to effectively utilize blending modes like Multiply and Overlay to add depth, shadows, and highlights
- Creating Natural Elements: Through step-by-step guidance, the tutorial covers the creation of natural landscape elements like mountains, trees, rocks, and clouds
Mountains
Jump into a landscape painting session with me on Procreate. This tutorial is all about choosing colors on the fly, figuring out layers, and messing around with brushes, including the trusty Flotastic brush. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve got some digital brush miles under your belt, there’s something in here for you. Let’s roll up our sleeves and bring that landscape to life.
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Brush
- Soft Brush
- Heavy Metal Brush
- Rustic Decay Brush
- Bruise Brush
- Overlay Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 3000 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Learn how to effectively use layers to separate different elements of the landscape, such as the sky, distant mountains, and foreground, to maintain organization and flexibility throughout the painting process
- Color Selection and Adjustment: Discover how to choose base colors, adjust them to suit your scene, and create a cohesive color palette that brings your landscape to life
- Brush Technique: Explore the use of different brushes to achieve a variety of textures, from soft sky transitions to rugged mountain surfaces and delicate snow details
Lofi Room – Sunset
Diving into the cozy corners of Procreate, this tutorial is your ultimate guide to crafting a snug Lo-Fi room illustration that’s just brimming with warmth and personality! And no worries, I will guide you through all the steps as always.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Script Brush
- Soft Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Standard Blender
- Light Pen
- Wet Acrylic
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Creating a Perspective Grid: The foundation for our illustration, emphasizing the importance of perspective in creating a realistic space
- Sketching and Line Art: Techniques for transforming a basic sketch into refined line art, setting the stage for coloring
- Adding Flat Colors and Textures: Applying base colors to bring the scene to life, along with techniques for adding textures to enhance realism
- Lighting and Shadow Effects: Strategies for using Procreate’s blending modes to add depth through shadows and highlights
Isometric Plant
Ready to level up your isometric drawing skills? In this tutorial, we’re creating a unique isometric plant with a twist – a charming little frog living inside its pot. This project mixes organic and rounded shapes, making it a bit more advanced but super rewarding. Don’t worry, I’ll guide you through each step!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Fineliner
- Leafy Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Barky Brush
- Lighten Line 2 Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Soft Brush
- Light Pen
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting Up an Isometric Grid: Learn how to accurately set up and adjust an isometric grid in Procreate for complex shapes
- Sketching Complex Shapes: Master sketching more advanced shapes like a pot and plant in isometric perspective
- Layer Management: Understand how to effectively use layers to organize your sketch, line art, and color
- Creating Textures and Lighting: Use different brushes to add texture and simulate lighting for a more dynamic look
- Adding Details and Characters: Learn how to sketch and incorporate small details and characters (like our frog) to bring your drawing to life
Isometric Room
During this fun and easy tutorial we will be creating this cute isometric bedroom together. I’ll guide you through every single step, so no worries. You can draw this! Just don’t forget to share your result once you are finished, because I would love to see it.
Brushes used:
- 6B Pencil
- Dry Ink
- Monoline
- Script Brush
Canvas Size:
- 2500 x 2500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Setting Up an Isometric Grid: Learn how to use Procreate’s drawing guide feature to create a perfect isometric grid for your drawing
- Sketching Techniques: Master sketching with the 6B Pencil, following the grid to build the basic structure of the bedroom
- Line Art & Detailing: Gain skills in creating clean line art using the Dry Ink brush, and adding details like furniture, curtains, and decorations
- Coloring & Shading: Dive into coloring using various brushes and explore shading techniques to give depth to your drawing
- Lighting Effects: Add the magic touch with lighting effects, including shadows, highlights, and even small details like light rays and dust particles
Drawing a Face – Stylised Portrait Rendering
You’ve reached the end of our face drawing series, and it’s time to bring your front view portrait line drawing to life with some color and lighting in Procreate. If you’ve missed the earlier parts, make sure to check them out, or you can jump right in with the line drawing I’ve attached to this post.
Brushes used:
- Medium Brush
- Smooth Lines Brush
- Tapered Lines Brush
- Basic Flo Brush
- Flo Darka Brush
- Flo Lighta Brush
- Darken Line Brush
- Overlay Brush
- Standard Blender
- Darken Hair Brush
- Lighting Brush
- Loose Hairs Brush
Canvas Size:
- 4000 x 5600 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Layer Management: Learn how to manage different layers for the background, clothing, hair, and facial features
- Base Coloring: Master the technique of laying down base colors for different elements of your portrait
- Detailing with Brushes: Get comfortable with various brushes for specific effects, like the tapered lines brush for hair
- Shading and Lighting: Develop skills in adding shadows and highlights to give your portrait depth and realism
- Final Touches: Understand how to use layer masks and blending modes for refining your artwork
Isometric Shop
Welcome back to our cozy corner of creative adventures! In this Procreate tutorial, we’re taking a whimsical dive into the world of isometric art, drawing a charming little shop that’s a bit simpler than our previous isometric room project. In this tutorial we’ll make use of rounded shapes to add cuteness to our little building. So, grab your digital pencils, and let’s start creating!
Brushes used:
- Flotastic Sketcher
- Dry Ink Brush
- Tapered Lines Brush
- Smooth Lines Brush
Canvas Size:
- 3500 x 3500 pixels
Skills Learned:
- Isometric Grid Setup: Learn to enable and customize the isometric grid in Procreate for precise isometric drawings
- Creating Rounded Shapes: Master the technique of adding rounded shapes to your isometric drawings, adding a layer of charm and character
- Layer and Color Management: Gain insights into effective layer management and color application
- Shadow and Light Effects: Explore methods to add shadows and highlights, bringing your isometric shop to life with depth and dimension