Your class project is to paint Paddington ( the dog ) using Procreate on your iPad. If you like you can try painting your own furry friend, the steps we take in this painting may be applied to any animal. I have also provided access to download my custom-made digital oil painting brushes for Procreate for free.

To access the brushes download the PDF file titled, "digital dog brush download" from the resource section and follow the simple instructions.

We begin the class by learning how to colour-correct our reference picture to ensure we are making an accurate painting. This is a very simple process and is done right on your iPad.

We then move on to creating a rough sketch from which to work. Don't worry, you do not have to know how to draw.

The next step is to block in a base layer using a technique derived from traditional oil painting.

Keeping with the traditional oil painting process we work up the painting from dark to light using broad and simple brush strokes.

Finally, we add the finer details and adjust the painting's exposure to match the reference picture. This is done right in Procreate.

You will want to have your reference picture, either Paddington or your own picture, in your photos library so that you can import it into Procreate.

You can easily complete this project by using a reference photo of your own furry friend or even better paint several! Like anything you do, practice makes perfect. Just be sure to follow the very simple steps I outline in the class and you really can't go wrong.

Once your painting or paintings are complete be sure to upload them in the projects and resources section so that myself and other students may provide feedback, this is a great way to learn. See below:

In this class, I am using Procreate 5 on an Apple iPad Pro with a second-generation pencil. You may use any iPad that supports Procreate 5 or higher. You do not need to use an apple pencil, you can use your finger or a compatible stylus but I recommend the Apple Pencil.

Nathalie Gessl

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