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Practical tips, short tutorials, and fun tricks to know, helping you get started and work more smoothly across Procreate and other digital art apps.


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Gold Shape Abstract Collage in Procreate
Learn how to create a contrasty, abstract gold shape collage, using geometric shapes and metallic textures in Procreate. This beginner friendly tutorial focuses on clean lines, thoughtful composition, and layering different gold textures for depth a...
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digital alcohol ink geode painting in Procreate
Paint an Alcohol Ink Geode in Procreate
I love geode art made with resin, alcohol ink, foil and acrylic pours in "real life" so I wanted to make this type of art more accessible in digital format. To make this, I used mainly my Amazing Alcohol Ink brush set on iPad Pro in Procreat...
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Draw Stress Busting Zentangles in Procreate
Tensions are running high worldwide right now and it felt like a good time to turn off the news and try some calming art therapy. I chose to make a zentangle on top of an alcohol ink background. You can do this with the brushes shown here or with an...
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winter wonderland tutorial in procreate
Draw a Winter Wonderland Scene in Procreate
I've had lots of requests for a tutorial with my new Winter Magic brushes, so here you go! I went with a mountainy winter wonderland theme and a crystal moon. First I drew the hills on separate layers, starting with very white at the front and ...
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aurora borealis painting in procreate
Aurora Borealis
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abstract digital alcohol ink painting with gold and pink in procreate
Digital Alcohol Ink Painting in Procreate with Gold Foil and Glitter
In this process video I made a digital alcohol ink painting which was very meditative and good for anxiety. I used the texture brushes and blender brushes to create some interesting patterns on the sides and then made some sweeping strokes through t...
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Digital malachite painting with alcohol ink brushes in procreate
Malachite Painting with Digital Alcohol Ink in Procreate
 this process video, I was inspired by Malachite and wanted to make something similar with digital alcohol ink, using lines, circles, liquefy effects to warp everything like malachite, and a little bit of glitter. Made using iPad Pro 2020 in the Pro...
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Paint Poppies with Digital Acrylic Paint in Procreate
In this art demo, I show how to paint loose florals with acrylic brushes in Procreate, based on a photo. Thanks to Erol Ahmed for making this photo (used for both reference and color palette) available freely on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/photos...
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paint palette knife roses digitally in the procreate app with realistic paint brushes
Palette Knife Roses in Procreate
n this art demo, I show how to paint loose florals with acrylic brushes in Procreate, based on a photo. Made using iPad Pro 2020 in the Procreate app with Apple Pencil, using brushes from the Painterly brush set, but you are very welcome to follow t...
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Painting an Abstract Background
For this artwork we are just playing with color, shape and texture, to intuitively make a painted abstract background. Made using iPad Pro 2020 in the Procreate app with Apple Pencil, using brushes and "Monet Sunset" palette from the Painter...
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abstract painterly landscape made in Procreate with custom brushes
Abstract Painterly Landscape in Procreate
Join me to create your view from 30,000 feet - that strange, soft, and blurry landscape you see out your window as your plane approaches its final destination. Seeing the world looking so tiny and far away offers perspective...a cherished gift in al...
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create a geode with digital alcohol ink and metallic brushea
Paint a Geode in Procreate
Pretty rocks have long held a fascination for me. I share my home with an unnamed number of stones - big and small! They have been lovingly selected over the years and placed on special shelves and in places of prominence, where their mystery and de...
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create a marble inlay bird in the procreate app
Draw a Marble Inlay Bird in Procreate using a Photo
I have lived in Europe for much of my adult life, so I have been to a lot of castles! The beautiful, inlayed details I have observed on tables and artifacts within the stunning castles served as the inspiration for this project. Outlining and fillin...
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digital galaxy artwork made in Procreate with custom galaxy brushes
Creating a Galaxy Scene in Procreate
As a lover of all things galaxy, I've been dreaming about these brushes for a long time. Some of my earliest forays into digital art were galaxy themed. It's hard to imagine a scene more majestic and breathtaking than the stars and the hea...
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nebula galaxy artwork in Procreate
How to Create a Nebula Galaxy Scene in Procreate
Join me in creating a nebula galaxy scene that tells a story. What would your own personal galaxy look like? The answer probably depends on the day. With my new galaxy brush set, the possibilities are as vast as your creativity! Made using iPad Pro ...
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