Enhance Your Illustrations by Drawing Cozy Backgrounds With Advanced Procreate Techniques | Simon Ip | Skillshare

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    • 1.

      Introduction

      1:58

    • 2.

      Your Project

      1:52

    • 3.

      Some Cool Brushes

      5:43

    • 4.

      Brushes’ Streamline

      1:59

    • 5.

      Imagining the Scene

      2:34

    • 6.

      Finding Inspiration

      2:06

    • 7.

      Sketching Your Background

      1:52

    • 8.

      Drawing with Perspective

      4:52

    • 9.

      Drawing Curves in Perspective

      2:35

    • 10.

      Drawing Your Character

      2:59

    • 11.

      Tracing Clean Lines

      2:58

    • 12.

      Creating Your Color Palette

      3:11

    • 13.

      Creating a Gradient Sky

      1:28

    • 14.

      Coloring With Flat Color

      5:44

    • 15.

      Using Blend Modes

      3:24

    • 16.

      Darker Tones and Shadows

      5:22

    • 17.

      Bloom and Adding Dramatic Lighting

      1:43

    • 18.

      Animate On Procreate Dreams

      0:27

    • 19.

      Final Thoughts

      1:29

Enhance Your Illustrations by Drawing Cozy Backgrounds With Advanced Procreate Techniques

Simon Ip, Digital Illustrator

About This Class

In this advanced Procreate class, I'll guide you through the process of designing cozy and inviting backgrounds that bring your illustrations to life. From finding inspiration to mastering advanced techniques, you'll learn how to create a fully-rendered, atmospheric scene that enhances your characters and tells a complete story.

What You Will Learn:

  • Inspiration and Composition: Discover methods for finding inspiration and translating it into a visually compelling background.
  • Color Theory and Application: Learn how to choose and apply the right color palette to set the perfect mood for your scenes.
  • Character Integration: Understand how to seamlessly incorporate characters into complex scenes with clean lines and proper shading.
  • Advanced Drawing Techniques: Explore perspective guides, gradient maps, blending modes, and bloom effects to create depth and atmosphere.

Why You Should Take This Class:

Learning to create detailed and atmospheric backgrounds is a game-changer for any digital artist. These skills will allow you to add context and depth to your illustrations, making your artwork more engaging and visually compelling. Whether you're looking to enhance your portfolio, create more professional-quality work, or simply expand your creative toolkit, this class offers valuable insights and techniques. With my experience as a top teacher on Skillshare and my expertise in creating cozy animations, you'll gain practical knowledge that you can apply immediately to your own projects.

Who This Class is For:

This class is ideal for intermediate to advanced Procreate artists who are ready to take their skills to the next level. A basic understanding of Procreate is recommended, as we'll be diving into advanced tools and features.

Materials You Will Need:

  • Procreate on an iPad: You'll need Procreate installed on your iPad, along with an Apple Pencil or stylus for drawing.

Resources Provided:

  • Instructional PDF: A comprehensive 90-page PDF summarizing the class content, including call-to-action exercise sheets.
  • Procreate File: Access to a downloadable Procreate file including my color palettes, sketches, and working layers.

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Please note that this class is provided for personal educational, informational and convenience purposes only, is general in nature and is not intended as a substitute for professional, legal, or medical advice. Read more about this in our Terms of Service.