The Procreate Watercolor Masterclass

Explore how to download and import brush sets into Procreate's brush studio, using Chrome for downloads, unzipping via the iPad Files app, and a quick 20-minute primer.

Procreate 5.4 introduces a brand-new brush library. Pinch the side panel to organize brushes into different libraries, access classic brushes, and follow along with the course.

Experiment with Procreate watercolor brushes to build light to deep washes, adjust opacity, and layer colors, using simple sketches and duplicating the watercolor file.

Develop beginner watercolor techniques in procreate by managing layers, paper texture, brushes, and color, then build washes and shadows for a Beatrix Potter–style illustration.

Follow a Beatrix Potter inspired workflow to refine a watercolor squirrel by erasing unwanted color, zooming and rotating for control, and building depth with alpha lock painting.

Paint a blue jacket in Procreate using layered watercolor techniques, simple hard wash brushes, and texture to achieve Beatrix Potter style with light washes and crisp edges.

Explore Procreate 5.3's hovering pencil previews, brush size and opacity adjustments, advanced cursor settings, and color drop and flood fill tools, with tips for enabling hover previews in preferences.

Import the pear sketch, set up layers, and explore washes in this Procreate watercolor masterclass lesson. Use clipping masks as digital masking fluid to paint within the pear.

Learn to build and apply a Procreate watercolor palette for a pear, importing swatches, selecting warm and cool hues, and using blur and merge techniques to create smooth color blends.

Learn to create watercolor looks in procreate by layering light washes, using simple wash and deep brushes, and applying paper textures with multiply blend mode for realism.

Learn to add pear details in Procreate using clipping masks, multiply blending, and textured brush marks for a watercolor look, with shadows and soft edges.

Explore a watercolor transfer in procreate: create a kingfisher scene using blobs of joy color swatches, blending soft washes with hard edges and paper textures.

Rename the imported paper, lock swatches, and build multiple blocking layers to craft a kingfisher with crisp edges and intentional overlaps.

Organize block and clipped layers in Procreate, create a white base for painting, and apply blue washes with browns to build a gradient watercolor texture.

Glaze with selective blues and browns to preserve dark-to-light contrast, building texture with brush variation and layer masks. Apply paper texture and model texture to simulate watercolor pooling.

Master line brush techniques in Procreate watercolor by layering colors, sampling from the image, and adjusting brush settings for dark edges, textures, and watercolor spreads.

Refine the edges of watercolor shapes by editing block layers with a consistent brush and eraser, balancing broad color with details. Next video shows a nondestructive method to burn edges.

Darken watercolor borders non-destructively in Procreate by using feathered selections, adjustable hue-saturation-brightness, and layered clipping masks with Gaussian blur and liquify for precise edge control.

Learn to finish a digital watercolor painting by blending edges with smudging, flattening groups, and using curves and overlays to balance light and dark, plus creating and customizing watercolor splats.

Create a loose watercolor background for the kingfisher using stencils, brushes, and clipping masks in Procreate, balancing texture and edge effects to enhance the subject.

Master high-risk texture techniques in Procreate watercolor by layering brushes, adjusting saturation, and using blend modes and smudging to craft a dynamic background around Kelly the kingfisher.

Explore dynamic watercolor techniques in Procreate, from creating dripping background shapes and rough edges to masking, glazing, and expressive brushwork for vibrant textures.

Practice applying techniques learned from the Kingfisher project to a frog using the provided base file with sketch, swatches, watercolor paper, and model texture.

Explore the Procreate interface with a quick primer, learning brushes, color selection, layers, undo/redo, smudge and erase tools, and essential adjustments for watercolor effects.

Learn how to download resources for Procreate, save them to iCloud Drive, unzip zip files, and import brushes, palettes, and papers into Procreate using Files and Gallery.