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

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

In this intermediate to advanced realism painting tutorial we will paint this lovely frog together. In this video I will guide you through the process of using a grid while sketching to get accurate proportions. A great exercise!

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Standard Blender
• Flotastic Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Darken Line Brush
• Multiply Brush
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Canvas Resizing: Demonstrates how to resize the canvas effectively for a project, ensuring the photo and drawing areas are optimally allocated
• Creating and Using Grids: Emphasizes the importance of grids in maintaining proportion and accuracy in sketches, especially for complex subjects like a frog
• Sketch Refinement: Shows the process of refining sketches from a basic outline to a more detailed guide for painting
• Color Selection and Application: Provides insights into choosing and applying colors dynamically, encouraging the practice of adjusting hues as the painting progresses for a more realistic effect
• Detail and Texture: Focuses on adding realistic details and textures, teaching how to use light and shadow effectively to bring a subject to life

Here’s a fun project for you! In this easy Procreate tutorial we’ll create this cute desk view. I’ll guide you through the process from sketch to finish, so no experience with drawing or Procreate needed.

Brushes used:

• Chalk Pencil Brush
• HB Pencil

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 2300 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating a Sketch: Start with a rough sketch to lay down the foundation of your illustration
• Line Art Techniques: Transform your sketch into clean line art using Procreate’s inking brushes. Experiment with pressure sensitivity to vary line thickness
• Coloring and Filling: Learn how to apply colors neatly beneath your line art using separate layers and the selection tool for precise fills
• Adding Shadows and Highlights: Master the art of adding depth with shadows and highlights
• Final Touches: Incorporate lighting effects, texture, and additional details to bring your artwork to life. Discover the impact of subtle effects like global shadows and light rays

In this tutorial we will take the line art that we created in the previous part and start coloring it. Once we have laid down all the base colors we are going to make some magic happen. Adding shadows, lights and special effect will really bring this piece to life!

Brushes used:

• Smooth Lines Brush
• Soft Brush
• Medium Brush
• Flotastic Inker
• Lightpen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layer Management: You’ll learn to create and manage multiple layers, using reference layers for efficient coloring and clipping masks for shadows and highlights
• Use of Selection and Invert Tools: Learn how to use the selection tool for precise coloring, especially in complex areas, and inverting selections for targeted application
• Adding Shadows and Highlights: You’ll gain experience in adding depth to your illustration through the use of soft and hard shadows, and highlights, using different blending modes like Multiply and Add
• Detailing with Fine Lines and Effects: Finally, you’ll learn to add finishing touches like light rays, sparkles, and detailed lines for texture and realism.

This intermediate-level tutorial requires some patience as we’ll be creating a room full of intricate elements. Starting with the isometric grid to guide our sketch, we’ll slowly build up the room inside the book. The step-by-step process of creating line art over your sketch teaches you precision and layer management. By the end of this tutorial you will have a beautiful isometric room which we will color in the next tutorial!

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Flotastic Inker

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Isometric Grid Setup: You learned to set up and adjust an isometric grid in Procreate, crucial for maintaining correct angles and proportions in your isometric drawing
• Detail-Oriented Sketching: The tutorial guided you through creating a detailed sketch, focusing on spatial awareness and proportion consistency
• Creating Line Art: You learned how to transform your sketch into clean line art, adding clarity to your drawing
• Layer Management: The tutorial emphasized the importance of organizing different elements like furniture and decorations on separate layers for easier editing

If you’ve ever dreamed of designing your own cozy study room but felt intimidated by where to start, I’ve got just the thing for you. My latest tutorial is a fun, step-by-step journey through creating a stunning study room scene in Procreate, and it’s perfect for beginners! Don’t worry if you’ve never picked up a digital pen before; I’m here to guide you every step of the way.

By the end of this tutorial, not only will you have a beautiful study room illustration to show off, but you’ll also have gained invaluable skills in Procreate that you can apply to future projects. And hey, I love seeing your creations, so don’t forget to share your masterpiece on Instagram and tag me! I might just feature your work in my next video.

Brushes used:

• Dry ink Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Drawing with Guides: The tutorial teaches how to use Procreate’s drawing guide feature to create precise horizontal and vertical lines, essential for structuring the study room
• Line Work: Learn the technique of creating clean line work using the Dry Ink brush
• Color Filling: The process of adding color to the illustration is simplified, highlighting how to use reference layers for efficient color application to specific areas

During this intermediate to advanced level tutorial we’ll create this realistic looking cupcake together. I’ll guide you through all the steps of the process of course and I’ve attached a color palette and a brush pack for easy brush picking.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Smooth Lines Brush
• Grunge Rock Brush
• Make It Lighter Brush
• Make It Darker Brush
• Watercolor Stone Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Dry Fineliner
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 5000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching and Refining: You’ll start with basic shapes to outline the cupcake, then refine your sketch by adjusting opacity and adding layers to perfect your drawing
• Color Blocking: Learn to lay down base colors effectively
• Texture and Shading: This tutorial will teach you how to add texture and depth, transforming flat colors into a lifelike cupcake with layers of cream, chocolate drips, and shiny cherries
• Final Touches: Learn to adjust the overall composition, including tweaking with the liquify tool, adding background gradients, and applying a drop shadow for a polished finish

In this more advanced level tutorial I will show you the process of painting this lovely landscape with a castle. Will start with a rough sketch and then start color blocking, slowly building up the detail of this piece.

Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Base Painter
• Flotastic Brush
• Overlay Brush
• Flotastic Blender
• Dabby Brush
• Barky Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Sketching Foundations: We will start with a basic sketch of the castle, focusing on perspective and structure
• Layer Management: Efficiently use layers for different castle parts and the background
• Color Blocking: We’ll explore blocking in colors for various elements, such as the background, castle, and foreground
• Detailing and Texturing: Delve into adding details and textures to the castle, using different brushes for varied effects
• Color Tweaking and Final Touches: Learn how to tweak colors for dramatic effect, adjust lighting, and add final touches like reflections and noise for a cohesive look