Have you ever wondered how to make digital mosaics? Would you like to learn how to create faux mosaics on the iPad with Procreate? Making your own in this class, Create a Realistic Mosaic Tile Illustration in Procreate, is a fun and attainable illustration technique that has become more and more desirable as a technique. Why? That’s easy: it’s because mosaics are really satisfying to make, and the end result is eye candy, to-be-sure! We work from start to finish, and you can use the sketches I have provided. Upon completion of the class, you will have a gorgeous, realistic, 3d mosaic.

This class is best for students who already have some experience with Procreate, but if you are new and looking for a challenge, you will learn so much. To make the whole process easier, I have included a brush set for students in this class. There are 20 brushes for tile patterns, lines of tiles, grout, and textures.

In this class I’ll walk you through:

my step-by-step method for drawing out a suitable pattern
tips for creating compositions using the tile brushes
my workflow for use of layers to create shadows and highlights
adding tons of texture and interest for variety

If you’re looking for a challenge and have a good basic knowledge of Procreate, you’ll be able to go through the whole process easily. You will be able to put your own spin on it with unique color choices, textures and use of my layouts or layouts you create yourself.

The key concepts I will include:

considerations for working with tile shaped brushes
how to use the brushes to achieve your desired result
methods to approach new techniques

I think you will enjoy yet another fun project that teaches you so much while being fun and challenging at the same time. Learning new Procreate techniques is always relevant to future challenges. I am absolutely convinced, now that I have completed this project, that you will create something equally stunning, and it’s so enjoyable, once you get into the groove!

Intro to Intro Realistic Mosaic in Procreate

This short intro will give you an overview of the class.

Lesson 1: Examples, Inspiration and Brushes

In this lesson, I will give an overview of mosaic tile art. We look at general examples, historical examples and projects done using Procreate and techniques like those I will be showing you. You will also receive an overview of the brushes I have created and how they can be adjusted.

Lesson 2: Laying Down Initial Tiles

In this lesson, I will break down the complete process of choosing what brushes to use. I show you several of the brushes from the brush set and explain the idiosyncrasies of each. I will explain the settings and sizing of the brushes in relation to the look we are trying to achieve. I will show you some of the key techniques I use and explain every step of the way. By the end of the lesson, you will a good idea of what is in store for you in creating this mosaic.

Lesson 3: Experimental Options for Smaller Trim Tiles

In this lesson, we will experiment with adding the smaller dark tiles that run along the original tiles. I show two methods, so watch the whole lesson and decide which method you want to try.

Lesson 4: Adjusting and Finessing the Lines

In this lesson I go through and try to adjust all the lines and spacing. We encounter a few challenges that we deal with as each presents itself. We will employ the use of the liquify tool, the freehand selection and of course, the eraser and paint tools.

Lesson 5: Filling with a Background Tile

Adding the background tile around the lines we created initially is the focus of this lesson. I show you a few possibilities before I choose one, and I explain some of the idiosyncrasies of these large pattern brushes. There are different methods we can use to mask the areas, but I recommend the one that works best for me. I also model how to fix any troublesome areas.

Lesson 6: Adding the Highlights and Shadows

At this stage, we pull our layout together, and I will add the small details that make it work. I use the texture brushes to add realism to the tiles as we try to make them less than perfect. This also involves changing the colors slightly. The next big step is to add highlights and shadows and I guide you through the process. This is the last step before adding background details. This lesson involves playing with the layers a lot and I will show you some of the mistakes I made that you can avoid.

Lesson 7: Texture and Final Details for Realism

Adding all the finishing touches is the focus of this lesson. I will be adding all the background textures into the piece and then further enhance all the foreground items with a combination of textures such as spatters. Here we talk about blending modes and opacity as well. Finally, I will show you how to add a pair of shoes in birds-eye view to add scale. We will conclude almost everything in this lesson.

Lesson 8: Conclusion, Mockup and Next Steps

We will conclude everything in this lesson. I show you a couple of quick mock-ups with the final mosaics and we end with a chat about next steps.

Concepts covered:

Concepts covered include but are not limited to Procreate mosaic tile design, Procreate pattern brushes, layering, transparency, Procreate brush stamps, Procreate canvas settings, Procreate snapping and guides, the Procreate liquify tool, the eraser, Procreate brush creation, the Brush Studio in Procreate, adjusting Procreate brushes, sizing of documents and brushes, compositions with brushes, hand-painted details, adding texture with brushes, adding other interesting details, creating depth with highlight and shadow, workflow best practices, painting best practice, Procreate composites, techniques with paints and blending, and much more.

You will get the bonus of…

1 hour and 9 minutes of direction from an instructor who has been in graphic design business and education for over 40 years
knowledge of multiple ways to solve each design challenge
an outline with links to further research
a list of helpful online sites to further your education into surface pattern design

Dina Fettig

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