
Please make sure you have downloaded the Cat Photo Reference attached to Lecture 01. Save it to your iPad Photos. Then, import the photo into your canvas on Procreate. Note: We will not spend time going over this step so please make sure you know how to import photo into Procreate. Please let me know if you are brand new to Procreate and cannot figure this out.
Create layers for sketch lines and a color swatch in Procreate, explore preloaded brushes, and adjust the reference opacity while mapping key shapes before painting.
Explore local color versus perceived color, and learn to paint what your eyes actually see in a realistic cat portrait using Procreate's color picker to reveal subtle shades.
Identify base colors for a cat portrait in Procreate by applying gaussian blur to reference and using color picker, then build a color swatch palette for fur and eyes.
Learn to blend colors with the smudge tool on a separate layer, creating smooth transitions and realistic edges for a cat portrait, using the medium brush at about 65% opacity.
Place the cat’s eyes on a separate layer, outline the eye and pupil with a technical pen, then blend colors with the smudge tool for realism.
Add eye detail in Procreate by placing a copied eye on a new top layer. Use the smudge tool to blend colors and the pen tool for fine lines.
Create a base color layer to establish fur tones, then build depth by blending and smudging on a single layer, using reference colors and a medium hard brush.
Learn to add the first layer of fine fur details on a cat portrait with the technical pen, aligning strokes to fur direction and softening edges with a smudge.
Create a whiskers layer in Procreate, draw white whiskers and eyebrows on the cat portrait using the reference image for accurate starting points, and finish with subtle refinements.
apply final touches to a cat portrait in Procreate, refine facial details and fur, then crop, remove reference layers, and export the finished drawing for printing, framing, or commissions.
Welcome to the immersive world of mastering a realistic digital painting of a cat portrait in Procreate! In this course, we'll embark on a journey together, adopting a conversational approach that encourages creativity and exploration. This is a relaxing, laid back course where we'll focus on creating a stunning cat portrait together. You will get to see exactly how I bring the furry feline to life stroke-for-stroke and you will utilize the same techniques to do it yourself.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced artist, this course is designed to provide you with the exact tips and techniques needed to breathe life into your digital paintings. No prior digital painting experience is required but any experience with the Apple Pencil, iPad, and Procreate Application and/or portrait work is a plus.
Unlike traditional classroom lectures, we'll foster a relaxed and interactive learning environment. As we paint together, you'll witness my techniques firsthand, but we'll also embrace the inevitable mistakes that occur during the artistic process. Together, we'll explore real-time mistake fixing and the art of building layers upon layers of color to achieve the utmost realism in your cat portraits.
Throughout the course, you'll receive guidance to enhance your skills and overcome any hurdles you encounter. By the end, you'll have mastered the art of capturing accurate facial features, conquering color selections, and creating intricate fur textures with multiple brush techniques. Your confidence and creativity will soar as you develop a strong foundation in digital cat portrait painting.
Join us now and unlock your artistic potential in the world of digital portrait art!