Brushes used:

• Flotastic Sketcher
• Monoline Brush
• Soft Brush
• Square Chalk
• Flotastic Brush
• Smudge Tool
• Light Pen
• Darken Line Brush
• Flo Darka Brush
• Flo Lighta Brush
• Flotastic Inker
• Overlay Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Constructing a cat sketch: Begin with simple shapes like circles and ovals, and outline major body parts such as the head, body, ears, and tail, refining with basic geometric lines
• Creating a textured cityscape: Employ drawing assist for precise building lines and multiple color layers to form depth, adding gradient shading for dimension
• Forming natural, textured clouds: Blend with rounded brush strokes and the smudge tool to create realistic cloud gradients and transitions, incorporating various shades for depth
• Adding subtle details and highlights: Use the flow lighter and darker brushes for shading and highlights on the cat, emphasizing light sources with bloom effects to enhance glow and dimension

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Monoliner
• Flotastic brush
• Soft Brush (Airbrushing set)
• Smudging Chalk Mixer
• Darken Line Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting up perspective grid and drawing guides: Align the drawing guide with the scene’s perspective, creating a vanishing point and horizon line that simplifies and stylizes the layout of objects
• Creating line art and simplifying details: Trace essential shapes using perspective lines, emphasizing clean, bold lines to achieve a stylized look. Organic shapes are drawn on a separate layer to add expressive touches
• Enhancing depth with multiply and screen layers: Multiply layers add shadows, while screen layers provide highlights, creating color variation and realistic lighting effects in the illustration
• Final lighting and shadow adjustments with masks and duplicates: Use layer masks on multiply and screen layers to add depth, emphasize sunlight, and achieve a glowing effect around light sources, giving the final piece a dynamic, sunny ambiance

Brushes used:

• Round Chalk Brush
• Spackle it Brush
• Studio Pen
• Round Chalk Pencil

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Layering Techniques for Dimension
  Discover how to create depth by stacking and managing layers for the background, midground, and foreground
• Texturing with Chalk and Spackle it Brushes
  Learn to add visual interest with rough textures for natural elements, from trees to foggy skies
• Organized Shading with Alpha Lock
  Apply shading precisely within each element, from landscape features to the character, using Alpha Lock

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush
• Spackle it!
• Shader
• Corrugated Iron
• Rosette
• Diagonal
• Tessellated
• Micropio
• Thespot
• Campy

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Building shapes with simplified geometry: Start with circles, rectangles, and triangles to form the scarecrow and pumpkins, keeping shapes blocky for a cut-paper aesthetic
• Creating layers for depth: Use multiple layers for individual elements like hair, clothes, and accessories to easily manage and manipulate shadows and textures
• Refining sketches with opacity: Lower the opacity of your rough sketch to trace over cleaner lines on a new layer, refining shapes and adding details
• Adding realistic shadows and highlights: Apply Gaussian blur and shift shadows slightly to create the illusion of paper layers
• Using texture brushes for a handcrafted feel: Incorporate brushes like Diagonal and Rosette to give the artwork texture and make each paper piece feel unique

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Studio Pen
• Soft Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Setting up the isometric grid: Enable drawing guide and edit it to isometric mode for clean, structured drawings that follow a consistent perspective
• Sketching and refining complex structures: Learn to add volume and dimensions to shapes like cabins, roofs, and fences by adjusting opacity, using curves, and layering elements
• Adding texture and shadows: Use clipping masks, multiply layers, and the soft brush to create shadows and textures, giving depth to surfaces like wood, water, and trees
• Coloring with clean edges: Apply flat colors on separate layers with crisp edges, later blending with shadows and light to achieve a polished, professional look

Let me guide you through the steps of creating this whimsical holiday themed illustration. We’ll start out with a basic sketch, then we’ll add the base colors and then I’ll show you a way to add a painterly effect to your illustration. It’s easy!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Flotastic Inker
• Base Painter
• Flo Darka
• Flo Lighta
• Darken Line
• Lighten Line
• Ultra Soft Mixer
• Round Watery Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2500 x 2500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Basic Shapes and Sketching: You’ll learn how to sketch a character using basic shapes
• Layer Management and Base Coloring: Learn to organize layers effectively for different elements like the character, clothes, and accessories, and apply base colors with textured brushes
• Shading and Texturing: Utilize various brushes to add depth, texture, and a painterly feel to different elements, focusing on shadowing and highlighting
• Creating a Background: Use watercolor-like strokes and subtle color variations to create a background that complements the character

In this tutorial we’ll create this peaceful garden with rounded shapes together. You’ll learn how to use an isometric grid to create this cute design, it’ll be fun!

Brushes used:

• Basic Sketcher
• Script Brush
• Mercury Brush
• Soft Brush
• Light Pen

Canvas Size:

• 3500 x 3500 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating an Isometric Grid: Learn how to set up an isometric grid in Procreate for accurate angles and dimensions, essential for isometric drawings
• Sketching and Line Art: Master the art of sketching out your garden design and refining it into clean line art, using the isometric grid as a guide
• Layering and Color Application: Understand how to efficiently use layers for different elements like grass, water, rocks, and structures, and apply colors effectively
• Final Touches with Line Art: Enhance the final piece with subtle line art, adding crispness and definition to various elements

Ready to jazz up your Procreate skills with some snazzy lettering art? This fun-filled tutorial, in collaboration with Shoutbam!, walks you through creating eye-popping 3D letters that practically leap off your screen! We’ve got you covered with some special Shoutbam! brushes, perfect for adding that extra zing and texture to your artwork. Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, you’ll find these steps easy to follow and super rewarding.

Brushes used:

• Basic Shape Brush
• Fineliner Brush
• E-box Brush
• D Box Brush
• G Box Brush
• Small Grain Texturizer
• Wool Texturizer
• Just Like Pollock Brush
• Hipster Blast
• Drops Brush
• Rim Light Brush

Canvas Size:

• 2300 x 3000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Creating Letters with Guidelines: Learn to use simple boxes and guidelines to maintain uniformity in letter thickness, ensuring that your lettering pieces are not only visually appealing but also structurally consistent
• 3D Effects: Master the art of adding depth to your letters, transforming flat shapes into stunning 3D artworks
• Adding Texture and Light Effects: Discover how to bring your lettering to life by incorporating various textures and light effects. These techniques add richness and depth, making the letters pop off the canvas
• Composition and Layout: Understand the importance of composition in lettering art. Learn how to arrange letters and elements within your canvas, utilizing space effectively to create a balanced and harmonious design

This is part 2 of a two part tutorial in which we will create these lovely and almost magical looking shelves. I’ll guide you through the process from sketch to fully rendered piece. In this second part we’ll focus on adding details and shading.

WATCH PART 1

Brushes used:

• Soft Brush
• Dark Shader
• Light Shader
• Overlay Brush
• Lighten Line Brush
• Darker Line Brush
• Smooth Lines Brush
• Script Brush

Canvas Size:

• 3000 x 4000 pixels

Skills Learned:

• Shading Techniques: Explore the use of dark and light shaders to add depth and dimension to various objects, enhancing their realism
• Texture and Detailing: Learn to create textures and details using brushes like the Darken Line and Lighten Line Brush, adding interest
• Layer Blending and Masking: Utilize layer blending modes like Multiply and tools like layer masks to refine shadows and highlights without changing the base colors
• Dynamic Lighting Effects: Experiment with effects like bloom to create glowing elements and dynamic lighting on objects like lanterns
• Refinement and Detailing: Improve skills in refining details, such as adding warmth with the Overlay Brush, creating patterns, and enhancing shadows for a more polished look