
Learn inking techniques in Procreate using the Inken Library's technical pen, adjust brush settings and streamline to create a dynamic mushroom illustration with cap, gills, stem, and margins.
Master flat shading and texture in digital painting with Procreate, creating color fields and tonal variation. Experiment with ornament designs and toned, one-color schemes for patterns.
Explore toon shading samples in procreate with time-lapse examples, mushroom-like and vector-inspired shapes, three tones, and a lead-in to soft shading in the next lesson.
Learn to master soft blending in Procreate by duplicating layers, using the soft blend brush, smudging with pressure modulation, and merging layers for smooth shading.
Watch a timelapse of the drawing template to see how I approached it, and thank you for joining the class; these basic techniques form a solid foundation for ongoing learning.
In this step-by-step course you will learn 6 painting techniques using the most basic brushes in Procreate 5X with ease.
This course is specifically designed for beginners wanting to understand the principles of digital painting, and this class will give you the foundation and the confidence you need to embark on such a journey.
If you want to follow along you can use the drawing of the mushroom provided, or choose a subject from one of the drawings available to download.
Course structure:
We’ll start by understanding how to ink a drawing using the Technical Pen
We'll learn how to create flat shading illustrations
We'll explore how to modulate the colour tones in order to get a toon shading effect
I'll demonstrate how using two very different brushes can give exactly the same result
Finally I'll teach you how to achieve a realistic looking illustration using the most basic brush in the Library
By the end of the course you will have the knowledge to paint using the techniques explained in this class and to take that next step on your career path. If you’re looking to improve your painting skills, this is the course for you!
The painter in you is about to be awakened!
Let's get started!