Want to elevate your digital art skills in just 10 minutes? In this quick tutorial, you’ll master a funky and easy technique to add gradients and shadows to vintage photos in Procreate. This unique approach will bring depth, color, and a modern twist to any vintage image, whether you’re designing collages, prints, or just experimenting with creative techniques.

By the end of the class, you’ll know how to transform flat, lifeless photos into vibrant, dimensional works of art—perfect for your next collage or digital project.

In this class, you’ll learn:

• How to apply colorful gradients to vintage photos for a bold, funky look.

• Techniques for creating realistic shadows that add depth and dimension.

• Procreate tips to make your workflow fast and easy.

Why You Should Take This Class

This class is perfect for anyone looking to quickly improve their Procreate skills while having fun. The technique is simple yet impactful, offering a fresh way to bring vintage photos to life. Whether you’re an experienced digital artist or a total beginner, you’ll walk away with a new skill you can use in your art and design projects.

This class is a sample of my most popular Skillshare class, Explore Collage Art in Procreate: 7 Prompts to Spark Your Creativity, so if you enjoy this, you’ll love diving deeper into more creative prompts and projects!

This class is designed for:

• Procreate beginners looking for a quick, satisfying win.

• Digital artists who want to experiment with gradients and shadows.

• Collage artists interested in modernizing vintage imagery.

No prior experience is required—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

Materials and Resources

To complete this class, you’ll need:

• An iPad with Procreate installed.

• A vintage photo (you can use one from your own collection or choose one from the resource library provided in the class).

Included Resources:

• Ten free vintage photos you can use to follow along with the tutorial.

MORE CREATIVE RESOURCES for you!

7 Collage Prompts Class | Collage Fusion Collage Kit | All of my Skillshare Classes | Freebies

Isabel

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