Procreate Magic: Three Light Effects to Draw Glowing Bioluminescent Mushrooms

Have you ever wanted to draw bioluminescent mushrooms, glowing jellyfish, fireflies, or anything that lights up the dark? In this short & sweet Procreate class, we'll do just that! There’s something so magical about exploring light in your digital illustrations, so here I'll show you three different techniques to create beautiful, glowing effects in Procreate — and even possibilities for further explorations by mix-and-matching them (the bonus 'glassy glow')! 

Whether you're adding a gentle shimmer, a soft ethereal glow, or bold otherworldly light, you'll learn:

• How to draw glowing effects in Procreate using simple, beginner-friendly techniques

• Explore layer effects and blending modes which allow different types of glow: soft radiance, shimmers, and bold lighting

• How to combine glow techniques for richer effects— and a  special “glassy glow” combo technique (for next-level magic!)

• How to apply these methods to bioluminescent creatures, fireflies, neon signs, glowing mushrooms, enchanted lanterns, deep-sea creatures and anything else you might want to illustrate! 

We’ll explore simple but powerful techniques to make your illustrations glow with life. I've always loved drawing with analog materials, but this is where the beauty and power of digital art-making shines—and Procreate makes it effortless and fun!

All you need is your iPad, Procreate, and Apple Pencil. Whether you're brand new to digital art or already love playing with lighting effects, you’ll pick up tools and tricks to give your illustrations that extra spark.

So if you’re in the mood to light up your drawings with a little magic, grab your iPad and join me. Let’s make some art that glows in the dark… while the frogs gently croak all around.