The Procreate Playbook: Create a Vibrant Graphic Illustration With Confidence

Welcome to Orange Wonderland in Procreate – your happy place for creativity on the iPad! In this illustration class, we will embark on a playful drawing journey. Let's dive into vibrant graphics and create orange superplanets using bright colors, textures, shading, and experimental shapes. I'll also share all my tips and tricks to achieve a super neat graphic look - using only Procreate's built-in tools and brushes.

As part of Skillshare's Procreate Playbook, this class takes your learning one step further. Instead of mastering the steps on your own, this drawing tutorial brings the eBook to life. Together, we will cover each step of the illustration process. Bring your iPad and the Procreate app, and learn how to:

1. Create a background with a solid color and a halftone texture on top using a special texture brush from Procreate
2. Draw with consistent linework—one color, one brush, and a limited number of line widths for your brush—for a clean look.
3. Smart coloring, with color drop, masking, reference, and a limited color palette that you can download for free in the class resources.
4. The Secrets of Consistent Shading - Work with tinting your base colors, precise drop shadows, and master halftone shadows with confidence.

To take your skills to the next level in Procreate, you'll also learn advanced techniques such as :

• Modify your digital brush to easily draw graphic sunbeams without needing expensive additional gear - we use Procreate's built-in brushes and the Brush Studio.
• Finally, as an extra super skill, you'll learn how to paint a translucent water effect and add the finishing touches to your drawing.
  
  
  

Attention - This is the last prompt of the Creative Juice Series

Yes, it's the finale. This is prompt number 10 of our Creative Juice series, where we explore the creative process from sketching to incubation, ideation, doodling, and fun with more creative prompts from mock-ups to AI to unleash your creativity. If you haven't seen this fun class series yet, you can watch it on Skillshare right away:

Start here, with the Masterclass. It is packed with sketching exercises, tips for incubation, and the first six creative prompts. 
The Creative Juice - Unlock Your Creativity With Simple Drawing Exercises and Fun Prompts

Then move on to the additional prompts:
Doodling With Intention. A Powerful 10-Minute Creative Practice to Unleash Your Creativity.
(This is super short and super fun. Perfect for loosening up and getting fresh ideas. You will love this.)

Dare to Color - Explore Four Fundamental Color Combinations to Boost Your Creativity
(This class is all about diving into color. We won't worry about drawing the perfect picture. We'll keep it simple by drawing oranges, but with a twist: you can use any color except orange. Let's boost your creativity without pressure and with lots of fun.)

Drawing Funny Things - A 10-Minute Brainstorming Exercise for Ideation
(A special brainstorming class where I’ll teach you a quick and easy way to boost your creativity and turn your ideas into a humorous scenario you can freely explore through sketching. By the end of the class, you will have a fantastic starting point for a witty drawing or illustration.)

Drawing the Orange Wonderland today completes the series. We take the next step: switching from classic drawing materials like pen and paper to Procreate.  


Who is this class for?

If you made your first steps in Procreate and are eager to explore tips and tricks for achieving a clean graphic look and improving your workflow — including shortcuts and adjustments in the brush studio, this class is for you. Since we go through every step in Procreate at a moderate speed, beginners can also master this graphic adventure. 


What tools should you bring?

Bring your iPad, Procreate, and some oranges. In the first lesson, we'll download all the great free resources for the class.

I look forward to seeing you in a minute!

Let's learn and draw together - I can't wait to see you in class!

P.S: Curious about the Procreate Playbook? Explore all the other amazing artworks, and enjoy the step-by-step tutorials of the other amazing artists who are also teachers on Skillsahre.