In this quick blog tutorial, I’ll walk through the process for creating a checkered repeat pattern in Procreate. If you’re familiar with Procreate and the concept of seamless patterns, then this tutorial is for you! You’ll learn a few quick steps to take to build a checkered pattern with ease.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sketching in Procreate, I love that you have so much flexibility! In this tutorial, you’ll learn two ways to use reference images in Procreate. You’ll learn how to place a reference image to the side of your canvas to reference as you freehand draw, and you’ll also learn how to sketch directly on top of a reference image. And bonus! I’ll share a tip for how to insert a photo in Procreate so that it doesn’t show up in your final illustration timelapse!
Read MoreIn this easy watercolor flower tutorial, I’ll walk you through my step-by-step process for painting a watercolor flower. Florals are an evergreen trend, meaning they never go out of style! Whether you want to sell your art online or simply want to share your art with family and friends, learning how to paint watercolor flowers is key. Read on to learn how to paint a watercolor flower with layered petals!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever downloaded Procreate brushes or color palettes, getting them from your downloads into the Procreate app can be a little confusing. If you’re wondering how to open assets like brushes or swatches in Procreate, I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it!
Read MoreWhen Contrado reached out about partnering up for a CatCoq x Contrado artist collection, I was absolutely thrilled, to put it mildly. Contrado is a high-end, fashion-forward brand with an emphasize on sustainability and eco-friendliness. All of their items are made to order, which means products are not produced beyond need.
Read MoreCreating high-resolution pieces can be a little tricky in Procreate since the larger your canvas size is, the fewer layers you get. I’ve come up with a few tricks in my Procreate workflow to help with this. Instead of starting out with a large canvas and limited layers, I start my initial sketch on a smaller canvas so I can have the flexibility of multiple layers. Here’s a peek into my process for working with different canvas sizes in Procreate!
Read MoreIn this tutorial, I’ll be sharing how I sketch animals from a reference photo. I like to simplify complex animal motifs so that they are still recognizable as the animal, but have a more artistic look that is in line with my modern style. This tutorial is for all levels, whether you’re a beginner who is just learning how to draw or an advanced artist looking to hone your animal illustration skills!
Read MoreIn this watercolor tutorial, you’ll learn how to paint a watercolor succulent. Succulents are popular sellers and they are a fabulous motif to start with as a watercolor beginner. This tutorial is for all levels, so whether you’re a hobby artist just starting with watercolor, or a seasoned artist looking to learn a new skill, you’ll get something out of this watercolor tutorial!
Read MoreOne of the concerns that I hear a lot from Procreate beginners is that they don’t know what to draw in Procreate. The Procreate iPad app is such a fabulous tool, but it can feel a little overwhelming to know where to start. If you’re looking for Procreate drawing ideas, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, I’ll share six different drawing ideas that you can come back to again and again any time you’re feeling stuck wondering what to draw in Procreate.
Read MoreDrawing on your iPad with Procreate is such a fun way to create art, but if you’re new to the medium it can feel a little daunting. If you’re a Procreate beginner this blog series will walk you through some different Procreate drawing ideas so you can get comfortable with the app! In this step-by-step Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw textured citrus fruit in Procreate!
Read MoreIn this tutorial, I’ll walk you through my upload process for print on demand sites. My top print on demand sellers are Society6, Redbubble, and Spoonflower, so in this tutorial, I’ll walk through how you can upload your designs to those sites.
Read MoreI often get asked what the best Procreate brushes are for surface designers, so in this post, I'm going to share some of my favorites! Some of these are the free Procreate brushes that come built-in with the Procreate app, and some are custom brushes. You can get a free download of all of these recommended brushes if you're enrolled as a student in my Procreate Skillshare classes!
Read MoreIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to paint a watercolor Monstera leaf step-by-step. Botanicals are some of my favorite things to paint with watercolor. Plus, they're great if you're a watercolor beginner!
Read MoreOne of my favorite techniques for success in selling art online and licensing my artwork as a professional artist is to create multiple colorways or color palettes for each piece of artwork I create. In just a few clicks I'm able to transform one piece of artwork into many. Not only does this save time, but it helps my portfolio grow exponentially and increases the number of potential buyers for the art I sell online.
Read MoreIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to do calligraphy and learn the basic calligraphy strokes that you can use to illustrate any phrase that you want. Lettering goes by many names whether it's calligraphy, brush lettering, or hand lettering, but the result is the same - beautiful lettered illustrations that share an inspirational message.
Read MoreOne of the biggest things that holds watercolor beginners back is that they are worried about what will happen if they make a mistake. And I get it! You've come up with watercolor painting ideas and are ready to get started, but what if one mistake ruins your masterpiece? In this short and sweet tutorial, we're going to learn how to fix mistakes while you're working with watercolor.
Read MoreThis hand-lettering tutorial is all about best practices for lettering in Procreate. This is a great skill to learn as a Procreate beginner, and once you get the basics down, it's a really simple and fun process. Hand-lettering in Procreate is one of my favorite things to do in the iPad app and I think you'll really enjoy it too!
Read MoreOne of my favorite new digital art mediums is Procreate on the iPad. It is an affordable and intuitive app to use, and you are able to create some seriously stunning artwork with it. From illustrations to animation, Procreate is a powerful tool that you can take with you on the go.
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