Transform your art with a perfect combination of Cats &amp; Flowers!.. If you love cats and are looking for inspiration for your next collection, client project or personal artistic journey…this class is for you! Learn how to create textured, vibrant artwork using watercolor and digital painting techniques in Procreate.
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We’ll explore timeless inspiration from iconic artists like Steinlen and Louis Wain and vintage Botanicals and Art Deco movement. We’ll focus on textures and explore basic techniques like Wet-on-Dry, Wet-on-Wet, Supergranulation and Layering textures using watercolors, pressed flowers, and digital overlays.
☆In this class, we'll explore creativity with both traditional watercolor techniques and digital tools in Procreate!  
Here's a quick class Overview to help you choose what inspires you most:
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<li>In Lessons 1-8 you'll get the lay of the land. Perfect for both traditional and digital artists who want to get inspired and explore the essence of texture.</li>
<li>In Lessons 9-19 we'll dive into the world of traditional watercolor techniques. We'll practice warm-ups, create Cat painting, and use pressed flowers to add stunning textures. If you're only interested in digital techniques in Procreate feel free to skip to Lesson 20.</li>
<li>In Lessons 20-29 we'll explore digital painting in Procreate. We'll learn how to apply textures and stamps, customize Procreate Settings, and complete a digital artwork featuring a Black Cat and Hydrangea.</li>
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In this class, you’ll discover:
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<li>How to create textures with watercolor layering, supergranulation, liquid watercolors and pressed flowers.</li>
<li>Digital painting tips for adding depth using Procreate and custom brushes, paper textures, and overlays.</li>
<li>Five simple warm-up exercises with techniques that can inspire your next artwork.</li>
<li>Sketchbook Demo of Cat in watercolors.</li>
<li>Digital painting Demo in Procreate of Black Cat and Hydrangea.</li>
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+ Downloads including outlines, color palettes, brushes and textures.
 And a <a href="https://annasokolova.eu/bonus-procreate-brush" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">BONUS Procreate Brush!</a>
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As a result you’ll have a unique Sketchbook page (or a Digital Artwork) filled with vibrant, textured illustration that can lead you to the next dream Project!
This class is for you if you’re an illustrator, artist, or designer looking to experiment with Cat and Botanical painting.
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This step-by-step class is both for beginners exploring new texture techniques and for experienced artist looking for new inspiration.
So grab your brushes (or iPad!) and let’s dive into the world of Cats and Flowers…a Perfect World for an Artist!
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If you want to add something more, I have a whole <a href="https://www.skillshare.com/shop/digital-products/creative-tools/666096930/botanical-brushes-and-textures-bundle-for-procreate" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">Procreate Bundle</a> available on Skillshare. It’s a unique pack of watercolor and ink brushes with custom paper textures and more. Just check it out!

Intro

Inspiration Cats

Inspiration Flowers

Materials

Notes on Sketchbooks

What is Texture?

Basic Texture Techniques

Pressed Flowers

Warm Up: Contrast

Warm Up: Flower

Warm Up: Supergranulation

Warm Up: Restricted Spread

Warm Up: Layering

Demo: Cat Sketch & Colors

Demo: Cat Flowers & Leaves

Demo: Cat Fur

Demo: Cat Eyes

Demo: Cat Layering

Demo: Cat Pressed Flowers

Thoughts on Digital Painting

Procreate Settings

Pencil Pressure Curve

How to Apply Textures

How to Apply Paper and Stamps

Demo: Black Cat Hydrangea

Demo: Black Cat Hydrangea Petals

Demo: Black Cat Fur & Eye

Demo: Black Cat Petals Details

Demo: Black Cat Textures & Stamps

Your Assignment 

Final Thoughts

Procreate Textures Brushes and Swatches.zip

Cat and Flowers.jpg

BONUS Procreate Brush.pdf

Cat and Flowers Pencil Sketch.jpg

Watercolor Palette.pdf

BONUS Free Guide 7 Time Saving Tips for Artists.pdf

Cats & Flowers Sketchbook

Cats and Flowers Sketchbook: Master Textures in Watercolor & Procreate

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