Waffle Art Time : Create a Whimsical Food Illustration in Procreate

1. Introduction: Welcome to this creative Procreate class. I'm so excited to have you here with me as we dive into one of my favorite subjects to paint waffles. There's just something comforting and joyful about painting food, especially when we lean into those soft textures, warm colors and layered details that make each illustration feels full of character. For this class, I will be working entirely on my iPad using the Procreate app along with my Apple Pencil. You can use any stylist or compatible device that you are comfortable with. The main focus of this class is to enjoy the process of building up an illustration using a pain early digital approach. That feels rich, expressive, and textured. I will be using one special brush throughout the entire process, and that is my bubbly letters brush from the Cdiglass collection Procreate brush bag. It's a brush I created myself and absolutely love using because it brings such a soft, smooth texture. It glides beautifully and gives me the freedom to work intuitively across every stage from outlining to building color. And adding highlights. Of course, you are completely free to use any procreate brush dad gives you a similar painterly or textured look. It's not about having the exact same tools. It's about getting comfortable with what you love and letting that flow into your work. This class is designed to guide you through my step by step process. We will begin with a light casual sketch just to get the basic idea down. From there, we will move into filling base colors for different parts of the waffle, whether it's a plate, the waffle blocks, fruits or toppings. Then we will slowly build up through layering, darker tones for shading and small finishing details that give the illustration life and warmth. My approach is always initiative and relaxed, so I love paying attention to how each area evolves as I go. The goal isn't to make something perfect. It's to enjoy the layering process to take your time and to see how small color changes can bring such a big shift in mood and dimension. If you enjoy food illustrations or if you are just looking for a creative way to explore painting with a single procreate brush and a cozy theme, then you are in the right place. I hope this class brings you a sense of calm, creativity, and confidence to explore your own digital artwork. So let's get started and enjoy every brush strokes along the way. 2. Materials: Before we jump into painting, I just want to show you the tools I will be using in this class. I'm working on my iPad using the Procreate app, which is my favorite for creating these colorful illustrations. It gives me a lot of flexibility and control when it comes to layering colors and textures. I will also be using my Apple pencil, but you can absolutely use any stylist that works with your device. For this class, I will be using just one procreate brush named bubbly letters from my Cdiglass collection procreate brush pack. This brush has a thick paint early texture and is pressure sensitive, making it perfect for creating soft expressive strokes with dimension. That said, you are totally free to use any brush that feels painterly or textured in a similar way. Just choose what works best for you and your illustration style. That's all you need to follow along and create your own beautiful waffle illustrations. Let's get started. 3. Classic Waffle Illustration: Let's begin with a fresh canvas in Procreate. I am starting with the six peed pencil from the sketching section. This is one of my favorite brushes when I want that natural pencil texture. Something that feels just like drawing on paper. I'm holding the apple pencil loosely here and just letting my hand move freely. The first thing I'm doing is sketching around soft shape that will serve as the base for our waffle. I'm not trying to get a perfect circle or outline. It's more like a fluffy, imperfect shape that already gives a playful vibe. You will notice I'm sketching in short curved strokes rather than one big outline. If your shape is a little taller or wider, that's totally okay. In fact, I encourage you to let your own style come through right from the start. Sketching is such a forgiving step, and this is the part where you can just relax and explore. I'm also leaving space on the sides for toppings we will add later. So keep that in mind while placing your waffle. Now that we have the base shape down, I'm gently going over it to add the waffle texture, I'm starting to draw in the crisscross pattern. You know, those signature squares that gives waffles their fun, graded look. I'm keeping the lines curved slightly just to match the round shape of the waffle and make it feel more dimensional. You will notice I'm not aiming for perfect symmetry here. These lines are a little wobbly on purpose, and that's what gives a whole illustration a more handmade and whimsical feel. While I draw, I'm paying attention to how the lines wrap around the shape. The ones in the center are straighter. But as I move outwards, I curve the lines a bit more to hint at the round from underneath. Think of it as sketching three D structure, but with a soft artistic touch. Don't feel pressured to get every grade line exact. The charm in this kind of illustration lies in its imperfections. The key here is consistency, not perfection. So try to keep the spacing somewhat even but don't overthink it. Once the grid is in, you will already see the waffle coming to life. As I begin outlining over this sketch, you will notice I'm not really aiming for precision here. I am intentionally letting my lines drift just a little, and I'm not too concerned about perfectly tracing over this sketch. In fact, I like to leave tiny gaps between the sketch lines and my outlines. It creates a slightly loose, almost eerie feeling in the drawing. Rather than aiming for clean shark perfection, I'm focusing on the softness of the movement. I let my hand float just a bit above the screen while I work. So my stroke stay light. If a line wobbles slightly or curves unexpectedly, that's totally okay. That's part of what gives it personality. We are moving into the coloring part now, and honestly, this is where everything starts to feel really fun and expressive. I'm laying down a warm golden base that will shape the main body of the waffle. I'm not using any kind of fill tool here, just painting it in slowly one section at a time. Notice how I'm not trying to be overly careful. I'm keeping my strokes relaxed and letting them slightly drift outside the lines here and there. If you look closely at the brush marks, you will see the subtle textures in the stroke. They help make the waffle feel soft and real. You don't need to press hard or get the exact coverage perfect. Just work naturally and build the color by luring it gently. Sometimes I go over a section twice just to deepen the tone a bit or to smooth out areas, I want to feel more baked. And other times I will leave red or white or lighter gaps because they add a nice bit of contrast. Let the unevenness become part of the artwork. It adds depth and personality in your illustration. You can also pause between strokes and just look at how the color is settling across the surface. If it looks a bit streaky in places, that's great. It mimics how real paint would behave. Don't worry about covering every bit perfectly. Just focus on enjoying this part of the process and letting it guide your hand. This tap is also a great opportunity to feel the rhythm of your brush. Now I'm layering in the chocolate, and this is where the whole illustration starts to feel warm, rich, and a little more dimensional. As I fell in the little waffle pockets, I'm using a darker tone to mimic that golden crispiness, but I'm treating it like melted chocolate, settling into the texture. I'm not being too precise instead of trying to stay inside each square perfectly. I'm letting my brush move loosely, following the rhythm of the shape, but allowing those painterly edges to show. That slight messiness gives it a more natural feel like real food with soft and uneven surfaces. You will notice that I'm not painting everything at once. I'm layering slowly, brushing in a few strokes at a time. This kind of variation helps give the waffle its toasted character. It's subtle, but it makes a big difference. The contrast between this deep chocolate tone and the base golden color is really what gives my illustration its warmth. We are creating a cozy, inviting visual, almost like a fresh waffle straight off the griddle. Also, don't worry about making every pocket look the same. It's okay. If one is a little darker or a bit more texture, that's exactly what adds jam. Just enjoy this process. Let your brush takes its time. This way, the colors interact here, the warmth, the richness, the softness. It all comes together to create a delicious, cozy mood that feels really satisfying on the canvas. In this step, I'm focusing on blocking in the base colors for each waffle pocket. I'm not blending anything just yet. The goal here is to fill those little scare areas with rich flat tones that clearly define the contrast between the chocolate and the golden waffle base. You will notice I'm not making the edges perfectly clean or sharp, and that's completely intentional. I actually like keeping things a bit loose here because it brings a more natural handmade look to the illustration. Even though these pockets are part of the same waffle, giving each one its own slightly different shape and tone adds visual interest and personality. What I love at this stage is how the textured brush starts doing its quite magic. It naturally creates unevenness in how the color sits. Some spots look heavier, others look lighter, and this instantly adds character. You start getting this gentle bake texture effect almost like you could already feel the crips outer layer of a warm waffle. I don't have to overwork it. The brush texture gives that softness without much effort. And since I'm not trying to make anything look finished yet, this part of the process is really mic. It's just about absorbing how the tones look next to each other, gently filling in each block, and letting the illustration develop one relaxed stroke at a time. I don't rush through it. I let each shape settle in, knowing that these early layers are the quiet support behind all the vibrant detail to come. I have started outlining around each of the chocolate and waffle blocks to bring more definition and clarity to the illustration. The outlining isn't harsh or overly sharp. It's soft, slightly uneven and textured, which helps preserve the handmade feel we have been building so far. What's really interesting is how the outline layer starts to pull everything together. In this step, I have started gently layering in that warm, yellowish tone to fill up the lighter sections of the waffle. I'm not trying to fill everything in perfectly or evenly, letting the color flow where it naturally wants to settle. I want each block of yellow to feel like it's catching a bit of light, which is why I am letting some areas to be a little more opaque and other slightly transparent. Rather than outlining sharply or pressing for precision, I'm letting the brush trail around the edges and soften into the shapes. You can see I'm still working within the blocks, but I'm not filling them solidly edge to edge. This choice gives the waffle a bit of movement and warm, almost like it's glowing from the inside. The most important thing here is to relax into the process. In this step, now I'm adding lighter yellow tones right into the middle of each pocket to build up that toasted golden look. At this point, I already have the base colors down, so now I'm just gently layering brighter areas to create a soft sense of warmth and light. I am not focusing on clean blending just yet. This is more about contrast and structure. I want you to feel that the waffles are warm and fresh with pockets that have caught the light just a bit more. You will notice how a small stroke of yellow starts to bring out the form in the waffle pattern. At this stage, I'm starting to build the character of the waffle by carefully adding those warm yellow tones into each little square. These aren't highlights yet. They are still part of the base, but they help separate one pocket from the next and give the waffle that recognizable, toasty golden brown look. Each block of color is painted intentionally but not with rigid precision. The idea is to preserve that slightly imperfect, painterly feel that keeps the illustration looking playful and handmade. As the yellow goes down, it creates a soft warm next to the chocolate tones. At this stage, I'm beginning to define the outer edges of the chocolate sections a little more clearly. I'm still keeping things loose, but now gently outlining each pocket to enhance the separation between the darker chocolate and the base waffle color. This step isn't about creating a hard outline. It's more about giving subtle shape and direction to the waffles texture. At this stage, I'm continuing to build up the character of the waffle by working through its pockets and chocolate ridges, one color block at a time. I started by filling in each little square with deep tones for the chocolate and bright yellows and gold for the base. These aren't blended yet. The goal here is just to block out those areas and define the contrast. I'm intentionally keeping the edges loose and painterly, letting each pocket vary slightly in shape and color. This tap isn't about perfection. It's about laying a warm and rich foundation. As I added the outlines the chocolate ridges in the next step, you can see how it helped give more structure and direction to the waffle surface. The darker chocolate just creates a beautiful contrast with the golden yellows, adding definition and movement. This is where the brush texture really shines, and it gives this soft painterly texture. Finally, I went back into refine those chocolate areas, strengthening the shape and warmth. Even though it's still rough, you can already feel the toasted dap starting to emerge, setting up perfectly for the final highlight and detail layers. At this point, I started enhancing the waffle by adding more lighter yellow tones into the center of each pocket and along the edges. These soft highlights helped create a warm, slightly toasted look, making the waffle feel fresh and golden. I wasn't aiming for perfect symmetry. Just enough variation in each spot to suggest that slight crispiness, you see when waffles are freshly made. These light strokes also bring balance to the deeper brown areas, giving the whole illustration a subtle brightness and more realistic texture. After finishing the details on the waffle, I shifted attention to the background to gently frame the entire illustration. I choose a cool, pastel blue for contrast, something that wouldn't compete with the warmth of the waffle, but would still feel refreshing. I softly painted around the waffle using loose flute strokes to give it a dreamy, relaxed feel. The brushstrokes weren't harsh or uniform. Instead, they waved organically around the edges, almost like watercolor petals spreading on paper. This toys made the background look calm and playful, like a breakfast seen quietly unfolding on a peaceful morning. The soft blue gave just enough pop to help the golden tones in the waffle glow brighter without overpowering this illustration. This kind of background works especially well when you want your food illustration to feel both cozy and polished, keeping the focus on the subject while still filling the space meaningfully. 4. Waffle Sundae Illustration: Began by sketching the entire composition using the six B Procreate pencil brush, and this brush gives off such a gentle, slightly taxtured pencil feel, and I love how it instantly makes the sketching process feel more approachable. I started with the outline of the Waffle bowl. I used very light pressure at first, just blocking in the overall shape. I wasn't aiming for the perfect smetry just getting the right balance and curve that would anchor this whole illustration. It's okay if things look hand drawn, it adds personality. Next I begin sketching the scoops of ice cream. I imagine them piled into the bowl overlapping slightly. So I made sure to vary their shapes a bit. Some are taller, some rounder, and that helps keep the sketch playful. Then I added the syrup drips flowing down one scoop, just a few wiggly lines to hint at a melty topping. After that, I placed the two wafer sticks behind the scoops. They are simple diinal shapes, and I added light stripes to them to make them feel dimensional like crunchy rolled wafers. Finally, I added the little details like berries, small highlights on the scopes, and some sketchy texture lines. This whole part of the process is just about laying things down and getting a feel for the shapes. Nothing has to be perfect yet. Once I had that rough shape down, I moved on to the criss cross lines inside the bowl to give it that classic waffle texture. I kept these lines loose and didn't worry too much about perfect angles. You will notice I'm just building things slowly, sketching with purpose, but keeping the pressure low, allowing the lines to flow freely. This part of the process is always my favorite because there's no pressure. I'm not focusing on the final outcome. I'm just thinking about composition and balance. Sketching like this helps me stay relaxed and enjoy the creative flow without overthinking anything. Alright. In this step, I'm working on the line art for our Waffle dessert illustration. I'm only using one brush here. It's the bubbly letters brush from my candy gloss procreate brush back. Even though the brush was originally designed for lettering, I really love how it gives a smooth and playful stroke that works beautifully for outlines too. I began by sketching out the basic shapes using the sixp pencil brush just to lay everything down loosely. Once I was happy with the structure, I went over it with the bubbly ladders Procreate brush to create the clean final lines. If you are following along, feel free to go with a similar setup, keep it relaxed and loose. You don't have to get every curve perfect. What matters more is that the elements feel cohesive. So take your time here, have fun with the details, and don't worry about making it overly polished. This part of the process always feels the most satisfying after finishing the line art using the bubbly letters brush from my candy gloss brocade brush bag. I began with the strawberry soup on the left. There is something about starting with pink. It instantly makes the drying feel cheerful. Next I moved to the orange scoop on the right. It felt like the perfect contrast to the pink, still playful, but warmer and more mellow. Now for the chocolate scoop at the top, this one felt like the heart of the bowl comforting and familiar. I used a deep warm brown to fill it in, making sure it contrasted well with the pink and orange scoops below. Then I gently fill in the chocolate syrup drizzle, layering it right on top. I kept it simple, just letting the lines from the outline guide me. No highlights yet, just flat shapes and rich color. Then I moved on to the small raspberry sitting near the center front. I picked a rich red, not too dark, so it would feel juicy but still cute and vibrant. Right beside it, I added a cool toned tea leaf to break up the warm colors. Then I filled both biscuit sticks with a warm yellow base and then overlaid a soft brown tone in diagonal stripes. These two tones played so nicely together like a caramel, swill pattern. I try to keep the direction of the lines consistent and slightly curved to match the flow of the biscuit shape. The yellow felt bright but not overpowering, and it gently echoed the color of the waffle bowl while still standing on its own. These biscuits kind of work like framing elements, directing my attention downward to the scoops. Finally, I colored a waffle basket. My favorite part of this section, I picked a light golden yellow as a base stone because I wanted it to feel toasted but still sweet. Then over that, I filled the grid lines using a deeper brown to maintain that criss cross structure. I was careful to keep those lines visible. The basket pulls all the other colors together. It's warm, welcoming and anchors the whole dessert. It's like the foundation of the illustration, and it really wanted it to feel light but sturdy, like something freshly baked, maybe even crispy. Apopl solid here with no gradients or textured yet because I wanted a clear foundation before any depth or highlights. Now, I really wanted the waffle bowl to stand out not just as a container, but as a warm, cozy foundation for this entire dessert. So I began layering in those lighter yellow tones, focusing especially on the upper parts of the bowl where natural light would hit if this dessert were sitting in a sunny cafe. I didn't just fill in the yellow uniformly. Instead, I thought about the curve of the waffle and added brighter yellow strokes more intentionally. Just on the raised areas of the lettuce wave and around the rim. This helps those parts visually pop out more, giving the bowl around it slightly puff look like a freshly toasted waffle cone. Next, I soften the main grid outlines using a light brown tone, just a few shades gentler than the original lines. Like, this step is subtle, but makes a huge difference. I carefully traced over some parts of the cross hedge pattern, especially in the middle sections of the waffle to create a feeling of bake texture without overpowering the golden base. The light brown wasn't meant to sharpen. It was meant to soften and blend. Think of it like layering a toasted highlight not a shadow. This technique adds dimension without darkening the overall feel. It still feels light, crips and inviting, which is exactly what I wanted because the rest of the illustriation is full of bold. This technique adds dimension without darkening the overall feel. It still feels light, crips, and inviting, which is exactly what I wanted because the rest of the illustration is full of bold and fruity colors. At this point in this illustration, everything already had its base colors, and now came one of my favorite steps, bringing each elements to life with lighter tones, subtle dimension, and soft textures. I began with the pink scoop first. It's such a cheerful bold color, so I wanted to retain its vibrancy while also suggesting a creamy texture. I picked a lighter version of the same hue, a soft magenta, and used my bubbly letters brush from the candy gloss pack to sweep gentle curve strokes along the top and center areas of the scoop. I wanted that subtle softness that holds its shape but would start to melt slowly. Then I move to the orange scope, which had such a cheerful wipe to it. I mixed in a light peach tone and gently dabbed highlights in the upper area. I let the strokes blend into a scoop without fully outlining it. I find that when I'm adding light, I like it to fade naturally, so I don't lose that soft edible feel. It starts to resemble those fruit based scoops that are slightly icy but still creamy. Again, using the same brush kept the texture consistent. That's something I'm very intentional about. So the strokes from scoop to scoop feel cohesive. Now for the chocolate scoop, this one needed a completely different feel. Unlike the other two scoop, this one had melted chocolate dripping over it, so I shifted my goal from soft to glossy and slightly indulgent. I introduce a warm beach highlight to the top of the scoop, blending it inward to simulate that slight light reflection. Then I deepened the underside of the drips with a slightly darker chocolate tone to give the yen of thickness and dimension. I kept the brush pressure low here so the chocolate didn't lose its density. Chocolate is thick, and I wanted that richness to come across in the strokes. This part felt especially fun to do because of how satisfying it is to see the contrast between the bright scoops and this deeper luxurious tone. After the scoops, I worked on the biscuit sticks at the back. They already had a cozy cookie like color, but they needed more warmth and shape. Layered a buttery yellow along the curves of the biscuits, just on the edges where the light would hit. I made sure the lines were smooth and slightly rounded. These highlights instantly gave the biscuits more structure. They looked puffer, more baked and added that charming dessert cartoon style that I always lean toward in my lstrians. Even though the raspberry section is tiny, I always treat it with the same care as the bigger parts. For this one, I zoomed in and used a light red pink tone, almost like the hue of ripe strawberries. I tapped small curves and tiny dots right on the upper left side of each berry bum. This gave the raspberry a fresh juicy feel like it was glistening in the light. All of this work, the highlights textures blending was done with just one procrt brush, and that is the bubbly letters from my candy glass collection of procate brush back. I love using this brush for detailed work because it's soft and round, but still gives me edge control. It doesn't have too much grain or scatter, which makes it perfect for digital desert illustration like this one. The way it lets me control pressure and build up tone gradually means I can work on both larger soils and tiny varibons without switching brushes or settings. Then I moved to the orange scoop. This one already had a warm base white broth in a very soft peach tone to lift certain areas. I gently tapped it into the upper curve of the scoop. I began softening the edges of the strawberry scoop by adding lighter magenta tones right at the top curves and around the ridges. This added a gentle shine and gave it a creamy, just coop texture. I was careful not to flatten the look, so I kept the original richness underneath. Letting the highlights follow the curves of the foam. Instead of going for a glossy look, I aimed for something soft and natural. Then I shifted focus to the chocolate scoop at the back. I didn't want to overhighlight this part since darker shades need a more careful approach. Moving on to the biscuit sticks, I used a muted yellow orange shade to brighten the curve tops. I wanted the brush strokes to follow the arc of each biscuit, so they would feel cylindrical and bake like crispy pastry sticks. The added tone gave them that golden slightly toasted bakery feel almost like they were fresh out of the oven. Although I haven't worked on the waffle bowl yet at this stage, its deep brown lines and golden tone already provide a solid base. Each highlight here wasn't just about light. It was about foam. It helped make the scoops rise up, the biscuits twist more playfully, and the raspberry sparkle with sweetness. And all these small enhancements work together to bring this joyful dessert to life. I zoed in just a little for the raspberry to work delicately. Here I added a few tiny dots with a slightly lighter red paying close attention to the round bulbs that makes up the fruit. These many highlights made it sparkle just a bit without making it too shiny, just enough to hint at juiciness and moisture. So now I moved onto the background. I wanted something that would really help the dessert illustration stand out, but still feel playful and cohesive. So I went with this rich, bold aqua blue. I didn't go with a plain block color. I added the soft wavy edges all around the dessert. The rippled outline adds movement and gives the background a light hearted frame. I wanted it to feel fun, not too serious or perfect. 5. Waffles Sweet Tray Illustration: Now I started out by sketching the dessert tray using the six P Procreate pencil brush. It's honestly one of my favorites when I want something that feels soft and just a little textured, kind of like working in a real sketchbook. I didn't worry too much about making things super perfect here. I just wanted the sketch to feel natural and relaxed. The tray slightly tilted and I layered the dessert slices in a way that lets them overlap just a bit, giving the whole thing a cozy stack c. I also made sure each light had its own little details like sprinkles or icing because I knew that would give me a chance to play with colors and shine later when I get into my candy glass brushes. This cat stage is where I really like to keep it loose. I'm not trying to be precise or polished at this point. I'm just setting the mood for what's coming next. And I try to enjoy the shapes, the lines, and the imperfections. If you are following along, feel free to sketch your own favorite dessert or snack in a similar layout. Just make it fun and make it yours. After sketching my dessert illustration using the six B pencil brush, I switched over to one of my absolute favorites, the Bb Ladders Procreate brush from my candy gloss collection. I love how it gives a soft but playful edges to the lines. It's not too harsh and not too delicate. It has that perfect handmade vibe that feels both fun and approachable. You can totally use any brush you are comfortable with here, but I personally enjoy this one because it adds a little personality to every line. As I traced over the pencil sketch, I didn't worry about perfection. I let my hand flow naturally, keeping the shapes a little wobbly, a little imperfect, but that's exactly what makes it feel more real and joyful. I find that these kinds of details bring charm into this illustration and make it look less stiff. You can already see how this step transforms the drawing, bringing it to life with just the outline. It's like the artwork starts to talk back to you in the gentlest way, and that's always my favorite part. Watching a simple sketch start to feel like it has a story. Now that my lines are all set, I'm diving into the base coloring stage, and I always find this part to be so calming. It's almost meditative. I begin by filling in the waffles first. I choose a warm, golden honey like shade. That instantly gives the dessert a cozy and too good feel. I'm not thinking too much about shading yet. This is just about laying down that flat base color, and there's something really relaxing about that simplicity. I zoomed in just a bit to stay inside the edges, but I also like letting some of those edges be imperfect. It gives the whole illustration a handmade painterly vibe, which is something I always lean toward in my art style. The base layer doesn't have to be perfect. It's more about starting to bring the illustration to life through color. I take my time with each section of the waffle selling in one segment at a time so that I can get a sense of the overall shape and rhythm. You will notice, I'm not rushing through this. I really like giving each part its moment, especially when it's food illustration. The golden color really glows against the white canvas, and I love how it sets the tone for what's coming up next. I always say, start with the part of the illustration that excites you the most. And for me, that was these little waffle blocks. They are just so charming. Once the waffles are all filled in, I move to the plate for the background. I wanted something that would control softly but still feel playful. So I picked a light lavender tone. It's cool and soft, and it plays really nicely against the warmth of the waffles. I go ahead and block in the whole plate in one go. It's a bigger section, but I'm keeping my brush size consistent so that color feels even throughout. I try not to overwork this part, letting the color flow and cover the space is enough. The goal here is simply to give structure to this illustration. And once the background comes in, the waffles instantly start to pop more. And again, I'm not stressing over perfect fills. So at this stage, it's all about laying the groundwork, just big colors, warm and cool tones, and letting the illustration start to speak back to me before I move into the details. I went ahead and started outlining the plate. And for that, I choose a much deeper, more intense purple. It creates that nice clean edge I like and gives the plate a defined shape without being too harsh. I followed the lines I had originally sketched just slightly sharpening and polishing them so they have stand out against the lighter tones. You will notice I'm not trying to make the lines perfectly uniform. I actually enjoy a little unevenness. It keeps the illustration playful and keeps me from overthinking every corner. Then I began building up the inside of the plate with different shades. I kept layering purples, not too dramatically different from the base stone, but just enough that it created variation and movement. It's like I was slowly sculpting with color instead of clay. I tried to keep the edges soft and blend in a few places while also letting some strokes remain a little rough and sketchy, because I personally like when it looks like a painting in progress rather than a perfectly polished graphic illustration. There's something satisfying about painting the object that's holding your main subject. Even though it's just the background. In this case, the plate becomes a stage for the waffle, so I wanted to give it love and attention. I didn't want it to feel flat, so I used a variety of brush pressures and layering techniques. Again, nothing super refined, just initiative, lose, and kind of letting my hand move without overthinking. As I fill in the side planes of the plate, I let the brush strokes follow the angles to give it that glassy dimensional wipe. Now that I had already mapped out the shapes and filled in the base color for the waffles, I started to really slow down and enjoy adding depth and dimension to each piece. I love this part because it's where everything starts to feel a little more alive. I wasn't thinking about making things perfect. I just let my hand move across the screen in a way that felt comfortable. Like I was gently layering in personality one stroke at a time. I focused on each individual waffle, adding slightly darker tones to areas that felt like they would be a bit more in shadow, especially on the bottom edges and where the waffles overlap. I was picturing them stacked neatly on a plate warm and golden, maybe fresh out of the waffle maker. I think that kind of cozy daydream helps me decide where to adapt. It's not about accuracy, but about how it feels. Once the shading was in, I wanted to bring in a lighter areas to hint at that golden crispiness waffles usually have around the top ridges. So here I just starting layering on this light yellow almost like a sunshine tone, and I'm focusing on the tops of each waffle piece. Like, these areas would naturally catch more light. So I'm thinking about where that soft highlight might fall if this were an actual plate of waffles sitting by a sunny window. But I'm also not trying to be too perfect about it. I just want it to look happy and warm. I go one by one, waffle by waffle and just gently start applying the lighter shade. Sometimes I dab the color on and then slightly soften the edges, so it feels like it's blending into the rest of the waffle shape. After finishing the base layers earlier, I spend this entire part of this process just working on the sprinkles. It was a slow and enjoyable step where I let myself having fun with details. Each waffle felt like its own mini canvas, so I gave them all something unique, different sprinkled colors, different styles, and a slightly different placement rhythm. I didn't try to make the sprinkles perfect or symmetrical. Instead, I added them one by one in a relaxed way, letting some cluster closer together while others stayed more spaced out. One waffle got tiny rainbow dots, another got little pink and white dashes, and one ended up with lots of tiny white sugar dots that gave it this cozy bake look. It was calming to repeat the motion, almost meditative, tapping them and using light pressure and letting the color combinations play off each other. It's one of those steps that really brings the painting to life without brushing anything. And I didn't change anything else. I didn't go back to the plate or at shadows, just sprinkles, carefully placed and happily layered, adding sweetness and texture to every single waffle. So now the waffles are already looking super colorful with all those playful sprinkles, but something feels like it's missing, right, that depth and richness you get when you add a little contrast underneath. And for this one, I knew I wanted to bring in some chocolate layers just below the sprinkles to help them pop even more. I really wanted them to feel like they are melted right onto each waffle like a sweet little chocolate glaze on every corner. I started working from left to right, just gently filling in under the sprinkle areas using a nice warm brown. I kept it kind of loose at first just to get the bay tonee in, not worrying too much about perfection here. What matters most is how the chocolate layer interacts with the toppings. That little peak of color that adds richness, especially on those edges where the sprinkle colors meets the waffle. Now that the waffles are layered with their sprinkles and toppings, I moved onto something that ties the whole illustration together the plate. Even though it's just a background element, I love giving it just as much attention because it frames the entire illustration and helps anchor the color palette. So for this part, I started building up the base color of the plate. I went with a light blue tone, something a bit cooler to balance out all those warm waffle hues. I like how this color twice keeps a focus on the waffles while still feeling playful. I didn't go too flat with the color either instead. I let the strokes show a little giving it a casual energy that keeps the whole thing from feeling too polished or stiff. Also began shaving the outer edges of the plate with a slightly darker shade, just to bring in that contrast and help separate the plate from the background. I always find that adding just a bit of shadow around the edges really helps everything pop without needing to go full realism. So now at this stage, I wasn't too concerned about perfect lines or symmetry. I was more focused on how the plate feels visually in relation to the waffles. As I worked my way across the plate, I kept adjusting the tones to make sure they were sitting well against the bright pinks and oranges from the waffles. I love that mix of warm and cool. It just brings the whole piece to life. I love that mix of warm and cool. And honestly, sometimes it's these smaller background elements that really pull the whole illustration together in the end. I will keep building on this plate in the next steps. But for now, this was all about getting the first layer of personality down. It's already starting to feel like a fun breakfast scene, and I'm excited to add in more dimension next. I came back to the waffles for just a little bit. There was something about the lighting that felt like it needed a tiny push. I didn't want to overwork them, so I kept it really simple and intentional. I focused only on soft subtle highlights, just enough to make those golden ridges pop a little more. So I started working on the background, and for this one, I really wanted a background to feel playful and light hearted, kind of like a cozy kitchen towel laid out on a table, just subtle enough to support the waffles and plate, but still holding its own in the composition. I choose a soft coral pink tone to lay the base. It felt cheerful but not overwhelming. You can see how it starts matching together the outer edges of the plate. To bring in a bit more energy, I started layering those brighter diagonal stripes. I didn't want them to be perfectly symmetrical or clean, something relaxed, fun, and flowy. Almost like hand painted strokes across this piece of fabric. I made sure to keep the placement balanced around the tray, using them more like gentle framing elements rather than a full pattern background. And one thing I kept reminding myself as I filled in the background, don't overthink it. It's really easy to get caught in making things look right. But I find when I let the brush strokes flow a little looser, the piece feels more alive. These small imperfections like the uneven spacing or the slight wobble in the lines actually help the whole illustration breath better. So here I'm just layering the color in, adjusting the saturation a bit to see what works best. And slowly the background begins to tie everything together. If you are doing this along with me, don't stress too much about matching it exactly. Think of the background like your own little space to play. You can go bolder or softer depending on your vibe. The key is just giving your central objects a place to belong. That extra layer behind it all makes such a difference in how the illustration feels when it's done. 6. Fruity Waffle Treat Illustration: So now I'm starting off this new illustration. I'm using the six B pencil here because it gives that lovely textured feel kind of like a traditional sketch, which I really love. There is something cozy about beginning this way. It slows me down and makes me more intentional. I decided to sketch out this round waffle shape, and it's honestly been so much fun breaking down the sections. I'm not going for perfect symetry here, just a gentle balance between neat and whimsical. I added a variety of small square indentse on each half to really bring that waffle texture forward. Right in the center, I have clustered a few strawberries and some banana slices. I kept the shapes very loose and playful. I didn't worry about getting them perfectly realistic. I just wanted to capture that joyful feeling of a fruity breakfast topping. I even tucked in a couple of little leaves to give it some freshness. There's something so satisfying about starting a sketch like this. All the possibilities are still open, and I'm just playing around with ideas. I like working with just one clean brush at this stage. Nothing too fancy or polished. Now comes the fine pot, switching from pencil to ink. And for this illustration, I'm using one of my absolute favorites from the candy glass brush pack. That is bubbly Letters Procreate brush. Starting with the outer circle, I traced over the waffles rim in one smooth go. Then slowly I work my way inward, outlining the grade of square intense that give waffles their signature look. I made sure to vary my pressure just a little. Some lines are thicker, others lighter, so it still feels hand drawn and approachable, nothing too perfect here. For the fruit cluster, I traced around each strawberry, blueberry, and slice with care following the curves, but letting the brush character show through. The seeds on the strawberries, the ivc, even the gentle cuts on the banana slices, all of it got a soft, bubbly outline. What's interesting here is that the stage sets the entire tone for the rest of the illustration with this brush. Even before I add color, it already has a friendly, cheerful vibe like a dessert menu doodle or a fun kid's illustration. At this stage, I moved into what I call the base painting phase. It's a part where I begin laying down flat colors across the entire illustration. This part is always exciting because everything that was just a sketch before now starts to get some personality through color. I started by filling the waffle. I kept it a warm, rich, orange brown to capture that classic baked waffle look. I wasn't trying to do anything complicated here, keeping the tone even, letting the color fall neatly inside the shapes I outlined earlier. The goal was to make sure the waffle base look clean and recognizable without jumping ahead to any extra details or shading yet. Next, I moved on to the fruit toppings. The strawberries came first, and I fill them in with a deep red. I kept the shape solid and uniform, not too bright, not too dark, just enough to make them feel fresh and ripe. Then I added the kiwi slices. These were so fun to color in because their natural vibrancy make them instantly eye catching. I picked a bold bright green, so they would really pop against the warm waffle tons. The bananas were the last fruit I tackled in the step. I would choose a soft light yellow to keep their presence gentle and warm. The waffle as previously outlined and filled with a light golden brown that begins to carry the warmth and depth of something real, something tangible. And it all happens through a single thoughtful decision, adding a slightly darker brown into each of those little squares inside the waffle. Instead of rushing to finish all the components, I choose to slow down and honor the structure of the waffle. Every block was treated with care like tiny pockets of crips edges that needed to feel toasted, cozy and just right. Keeping the color flat, but deeper than the base, I didn't overcomplicate the texture. There's also something meditative about this stage as your hand moves slowly across the screen, filling in block after block with this rich toasted brown, the process itself felt calm. It wasn't just about adding color. It was about letting the waffle breathe. I gave it depth without overpowering it. I made it feel finished but still soft and sweet. Darker brown started playing beautifully with the bright greens of the kiwi, the reds of the strawberries, and the sunshine, yellow of the bananas. Suddenly, everything began working together. It's a gentle reminder of how meaningful it can be to focus on just one area and how even the quietest parts of a painting can carry so much weight. Those little square blocks, they hold the whole thing together. They are the foundation that lets everything else pop. And by giving them just a little extra care, I brought balance to the whole illustration. Now it's time to shift our focus to the little square blocks on the waffle. I began gently luring in lighter tones inside each of the great squares, keeping my strokes soft and controlled. This is a moment where the waffles strt to visually warm up, dose golden, honey like tones begin peeking through the darker foundation, giving a dark cooked crispy surface. I carefully choose a shade just light enough to contrast the deep brown base I laid down earlier without overpowering it. The goal here wasn't to highlight every single block perfectly or to make it too realistic. Once the fruit toppings were complete and the waffle blocks already had their baked daft, I moved on to a gentler but equally important step. Adding soft, lighter yellow tones across the entire upper surface of the waffle. Using a gentle pressure on my apple pencil and a slightly brighter buttery yellow, I began brushing over the top layer of the waffle. My strokes were wide and loose, not bound by the edges of the squares because I wanted to capture the golden softness of a freshly cooked waffle right off the pin. I didn't want it to feel flat, so I allowed some unevenness in my brushwork to show how real waffles catch light unevenly, depending on how they are cooked. As I moved from one section to the next, the entire surface began to glow. It was such a subtle change, but it brought everything together. Now that the waffle base is starting to glow with all that warm, I turned my attention to the fruits. This is where the real joy begins. I started adding details to the strawberries first. Using a lighter pinkish shade, I carefully dotted the surface of each strawberry, making sure those tiny seeds pop just enough to give them a little spark of realism. These strawberries are such a strong red that the soft contrast with lighter pink makes them feel like they are busting with juice sweetness. After the strawberries, I moved on to the kiwi slices. I used a darker green tone to define the radial lines coming out from the center of each kiwi slice. It's a small touch, but it gives the fruit that distant look almost like sun rays peeking through. Then with an even darker shade, I gently paste dots all around the coat to resemble the tiny kiwi seeds. This tap really brought the kiwis to life, giving them that refreshing feel we all love. The bright green surrounded by those deeper tones are just enough contrast to make them stand out against the golden waffle background. And then came the bananas. For these soft mellow yellow slices, I used a warm ochre color to define the edges and add just a bit of curve shading near the center. It gave each banana slice some septle dimension without overpowering its soft tone. A little curved highlight near the outer edges of each banana slice gave them that slight sheen like they were freshly cut and sitting right on top of the waffles. This tab was all about bringing the food toppings to life, not with too much complexity, but with just enough playful detail to make each illustration look like it belongs. The contrast of colors, the layering of shapes, and the joy of watching everything slowly come together felt so satisfying. Now that the bay stones and the fruit toppings are in place, I'm going in with a slightly lighter shade of golden yellow. This tap really softens the overall look of the waffle and gives it more warmth and texture. Instead of coloring inside the small square blocks, I'm focusing only on the flat upper surface that surrounds them. This is where I want the light to hit gently, so I'm applying those lighter strokes with a soft hand, just enough to brighten the surface without overpowering the warmth of the base. As I continue layering, I'm letting the brush strokes follow the natural roundness of the waffle. This gives a soft pillowy texture. I'm not going for a perfect highlight here. It's more about building a sense of depth as if the waffle is slightly raised and catching soft light from the top left. Now that the toppings are done, I'm moving back to the waffle base and focusing on giving those golden blocks a bit more glow. I'm using a lighter, slightly creamy yellow tone, not too bright, just enough to catch the light. For each square block, I'm only applying this lighter shade to half of the surface. I'm choosing one side of the block, typically the top left or top right, depending on where I want the light source to feel like it's coming from. This technique is subtle, but adds so much warmth and makes the waffle feel toasty and dimensional. You will notice I'm placing this lighter brownish shade along the upper edge or one side of the square, kind of like giving the waffle a little spotlight from the top right corner. It's subtle, but it makes such a difference. These lighter tones gives a sense of warmth, almost like the waffle stock layer caught a bit more light while it was baking. Instead of being a flat color, this new layer helps suggest that the waffle has a toasted texture by only covering part of each block. I'm not just adding color. I'm thinking about dimension. This helps each square pop a little and creates the illusion that they are gently puffed up rather than completely flat. I'm also being careful to keep the strokes soft, nothing too harsh or sharp, so that it feels like the light is just gently brushing over the surface. After I felt happy with the structure of the waffle, I turned my attention back to the fruit toppings. For the strawberries, I added tiny specks of lighter pink and a soft white along the curves to give that plum glistening look like howbrries catch the light in the sun. I got a bit more love here, too. I tapped in some curve shadows between the little parts and lifted the top edges slightly so they wouldn't look too flat. Then came the bananas and kiwis. For the bananas. I added some buttery yellow strokes in the center of each slice. Then pulled in soft creamy color near the edges. It made them look thick, smooth, and a little more dimensional. These final touches might look small, but they tie everything together. They help your eye move from one fruit to the next balancing color. I always love this part. It feels like the moment where everything clicks into place. Now that the waffle and all the fruits were fully detailed and sitting beautifully at the center, it was time to think about the environment around them. I didn't want a plain white canvas. It felt too empty for something this warm and cheerful. So I decided to softly build a background that would gently frame the waffle without paying too much attention. I began by choosing a pastel lavender tone. It felt soft, calm, and just playful enough to pair with the bright yellow tones of the waffle and the vibrant fruits. It gave the whole illustration a comforting contrast, something that made this illustration feel grounded and complete. I started painting loose horizontal strokes behind the waffle, nothing too harsh or precise, quiet movement, like the folds of a cloth or the flow of a morning breeze across a breakfast table. I made sure to let the lines curve slightly and peek from the sides, creating a sense of cozy space without enclosing the food illustration too tightly. By the end, the background gave this illustration a finished feel, just quite cosy wamp behind all the color. 7. Thankyou: You so much for joining me in this sweet and cozy class. It's been such a joy creating these different waffle illustrations with you. Each one filled with its own textures, colors, and playful toppings. Throughout this class, we explored not just drawing waffles, but adding personality to each one through details, shading and softness in color. Whether you followed along step by step or just watch the process to soak up inspiration, I'm truly glad you were here. My hope is that this clause gave you a peaceful space to create, even if just for a few minutes at a time. I know how busy life can be, and it means a lot to me that you took the time to paint with me. There are many more illustration classes and creative projects coming up, and I would love for you to keep joining me as we build a library of cheerful, comforting art together. Until next time, keep illustrating, keep exploring. And most of all, keep enjoying your creative process. See you in the next class. 8. Conclusion And Project: Thank you so much for painting along with me. So far, this was the very first waffle illustration we created together in this class, and I had so much fun bringing this illustration to life. I really love building up those warm golden tones and adding in those thake pintly strokes for the chocolate topping. It gives a whole illustration a cozy rich feel. There is something really comforting about the textures here, and I hope you enjoy exploring this color palette and brush technique with me. Let's keep this creative momentum going. We have got more delicious waffle ideas to paint next. This is a close up view of the waffle illustration. We just finished. I really enjoy how the brush strokes look up close. The thick lines and soft texture really pop. When you zoom in like this. The war golden tones and layered strokes bring out a lot of depth, and it's always interesting to see how everything comes together when you focus on these small sections. This is a slightly angled look at our finished waffle, and I really love how the pintly texture adds warm to the golden tones and choclat browns. You can really see the variation in pressure and strokes from the brush here. It gives such a cozy handmade feel. I think this illustration helps capture the overall form and yummy details all at once. This was the finished illustration we created together, and now it's your turn to give it a try. Use what you have learned. Trust your brash strokes and feel free to bring your own twist to it. Whether you stick closely to what we painted or explore your own color choices and textures, the process is where the fun truly lives. Just enjoy playing with those painterly textures and don't worry about making it perfect. You have got everything you need now. So go ahead and start your own waffle illustration. We have already made this frutty waffle illustration together in class, and I love how it shows the transformation from a simple sketch to a colorful finished illustration. You can see where it all began just lines and outlines, and on the right, we brought it to life with layers of color shading and those fresh fruit details on top. Now it's your turn to try this for yourself. You can follow along with the same steps or put your own twist on it. Maybe swap in different fruits at syrup or experiment with your own favorite toppings. The fun of this project is saying how your waffle illustration becomes uniquely yours as you work through it. Take your time, enjoy the process, and let each layer built into something that feels playful and full of energy. I can't wait to see your version of this project come to life. Now, here's another one we made together during this class, a vibrant plate filled with dripped waffle illustration. Each one busting with its own personality from colorful sprinkles to rich choclaty textures. This illustration is all about playful details and letting your creativity shine. If you have followed along with the step so far, you already know how fun it is to build up these textures layer by layer. This illustration was such a joy to create with each dip and sprinkle adding its own flavor. The pattern tray underneath brings in a pop of bold color, and the soft ripples around the plate make the whole illustrations feel so much fresh. Just remember, it doesn't have to be perfect to be beautiful. Every little imperfection adds chump. And that's the best part of making art like this. You have already seen how we took it from sketch to full color. Now, you go ahead and try your own version or use this as a reference to add your own twist. This is the Waffle illustration. We completed it together in this class, topped with layers of color and delicious little highlights. You can really see how each fruit slice and texture grid came together with patience and playful brushstrokes. If you have been watching the process and feeling unsure, don't worry. You have already seen how it unfolds step by step. You are not starting from scratch. You are just continuing what you have already seen done. This is a great time to open up your canvas and give it a try. You can stick to the same color palette or completely make it to your own. Let the brush flow and have fun with the shapes. The idea is to enjoy the process while you build something colorful and cozy one illustration at a time. Now, Dad, we have walked through each step and explored how all the colors and textures came together. It's your time to try this for yourself. You have already seen how we started with a simple sketch and slowly built it up layer by layer until it became something rich, thoughtful strokes. If you have never tried something like this before, that's completely okay. This is your space to explore, to practice to see what happens when you follow along with your own rhythm. Whether your colors turn out bright or more muted, whether your strokes are soft or bold, what matters is that? It's your version. So take a deep breath, set your own pace, and begin. You have seen what we created in the class, and now it's time to let your version unfold. Need more ideas, let's play a little. We have already painted some lovely dessert illustrations together in this class, but creativity doesn't really stop there. It builds on itself. That's the fun part. You can always take what you have learned and spend it in a new direction. Here I added a couple of extra waffles just to spark your imagination. I played with a slightly different layout, switched up the toppings and added fresh fruit and whipped cream on top. This is where you get to start adding your own personality into the mix. Want to try strawberries, dipped in chocolate or maybe a whole stack of waffles with jam in between. What if you add a drizzle of honey or minced leaf on top? There are so many ways to make this illustration your own. You could even experiment with backgrounds like colorful napkins, a cafe tabletop, or a tray ful of berries beside your waffles. Don't worry about doing it exactly the same. This is more like a gentle suggestion, a nudge to say, you can totally take this and make it yours. If your brain is buzzing with ideas now, go ahead and sketch something new. Pull inspiration from this extra treat and let your hand follow what excites you most. Go ahead and get creative with your own waffle illustration. This illustration is just one Yumi idea out of many. Now it's your turn to play with the possibilities. Try changing the layout, switching up the toppings, or adding your own twist with new colors and textures. Maybe you imagine a pile of whipped cream with a cherry on top, or even a shrill of syrup that flows across the plate. Anything goes. Don't feel limited by what you see here. You can mix strawberries with blueberries, layer on chocolate, or even invent toppings from your imagination. Real fun begins when you start exploring your own vision and making choices that feel exciting to you. Remember, the goal isn't to make it perfect. It's to make it yours. So have fun, follow your curiosity and enjoy each step as your waffle treat comes to life in your own unique style. Need a little boost. Sometimes all it takes is a small push to keep the creativity flowing. And this stack of waffles is here to do just that. After completing your own version of this illustration in class, you are probably already full of ideas, but don't stop there. This example is meant to open the doors to new experiments. Look closely at the textures, the layering of those dripping pink toppings, the curves, and the edges of the waffle squares, and how they overlap one another. These elements can be just the beginning of your own unique creation. You can explore different color palettes. Maybe you want to try a cooler tone for the syrup or give your waffles a soft pastel wipe. You could add srills, extra toppings, even some imaginative elements like sprinkles, fruits or something completely unexpected. There's no limit here. Let your ideas overflow just like the syrup in this illustration. This isn't about copying. It's about building your own twist on a theme. Think of this as a gentle starting point, something to glance at, and then take in your own direction. If you feel like your energy is dipping or you are unsure what to add next, remember that making art doesn't always need a plan. Sometimes you discover your favorite results just by playing around. Take a break, look at this illustration and come back to your sketch with a fresh perspective. Maybe it will be topped with shrills of chocolate or floating in a pastel colored background. However you choose to go forward, it will carry your touch, and that's what makes it beautiful. There's no such thing as wrong or right when it comes to your imagination. What matters is that it feels fun, expressive and true to you. This little waffle is just a reminder that creativity is meant to be light hearted and free. You don't have to stick with perfect shapes or expected toppings, play around with lines, play with color, play around textures, or even add something totally unexpected. Your art doesn't need rules to be meaningful. As you paint, allow yourself to smile. Let your inner child explore what feels exciting. Whether your waffle is draping with chocolate, topped with sprinkles or has a wild color palette no one's ever seen before. That's a beauty of it. It's yours. Celebrate the quaky, the messy, the gold, the soft. Every version you create is an extension of your join. So don't hold back, explore it all. There's room for every idea you have. Just keep going and most importantly, have fun. Now it's your turn to bring your imagination to life. Take everything you have learned and loved throughout this class. You don't need to follow any rules. This is your chance to take the techniques that felt the most fun or natural and make something entirely your own. Think about how you want your waffle to feel cozy, creaky, vibrant, soft, playful, or even a little wild. You are welcome to mix and match styles, change up the shapes, or try toppings you haven't drawn before. You could go realistic, cartoon style, pastel, or even abstract. Anything that feels joyful and expressive is the right choice. Most importantly, don't worry about perfection. This is all about exploring what you enjoy, practicing your creative voice and simply playing with art in a way that feels relaxing and rewarding. So go ahead, let your creativity guide you and make a waffle that reflects your own delicious style. You are invited to follow my steps or go off on your own path and design a waffle that feels fun and personal to you. Think about colors you love, toppings that make you smile or a syrup drizzle that flows in a way that feels satisfying to draw. This is your space to be bold or subton. Neat or messy, classic or completely unexpected. You could layer fruit, add chocolate, or try something playful like a stacked shape or dripping detail, whatever feels doyful to create. This is a Waffle illustration I created as my final class project, and I had so much fun bringing it to life. I use the exact same procreate brush that we explored throughout this class, layering and building the textures slowly to give the waffle its cozy and comforting look. You will notice how the golden colors blend softly into one another, giving that fresh off the pen feel. I added banana slices and strawberries on top, along with a little syrup to complete the breakfast scene, something that feels warm, sweet, and cheerful. This project wasn't just about drawing a waffle. It was about expressing a mood, capturing a little story, and feeling the joy simple shapes and soft strokes. Now, Dad, you have seen my artwork as your class project. I hope you feel excited to begin your own, whether you follow similar steps or come up with something totally different. The most important part is to let your creativity guide you. So give it a try, enjoy the process and make your version of a Waffle illustration feel just right for you. Thank you so much for joining me in this cozy, waffle theme class. It truly means a lot that you choose to spend your creative time here, and I hope this class brought you a little joy, calm, and inspiration. Throughout this class, my goal was to make the process light, fun and unapproachable. If at any point you felt a spark of excitement, a sense of calm while painting or simply smiled looking at your progress, that's a beautiful win in itself. And now I would love to see what you made. Your Waffle illustration doesn't need to look like mine, and it doesn't need to be perfect. So if you are wondering whether your artwork is good enough to post, I'm here to tell you it is more than that. It might be just the thing that inspired someone else to try. The project section of this class is a space for encouragement and connection, and your submission could make someone else feel brave enough to create two. I would truly love to see what you have made. So go ahead and upload your project. Let's continue making this a creative space filled with warmth and positivity.