When I first got an iPad and Procreate, I had years of experience as an artist. I thought if I learnt the software, I'd be able to draw beautiful art. But after months of learning I was faced with a humbling truth - I didn't really know how to draw.
What followed was a period of retracing steps and rebuilding skills. It was only once I'd focused on drawing fundamentals that I was able to get good results in Procreate.
This course is designed to give you the foundation and confidence to draw anything while learning Procreate along the way. Hope you can join me!
Start with free drawing lessons on YouTube. Dive deeper with tutorials on Patreon. We begin with the fundamentals of drawing in Parts 1-3. Then we dive deeper into special topics such as perspective, color and more.
How to Start Drawing from Scratch
Learn to use the Apple Pencil to draw lines, shapes and create objects with shading.
Watch on YouTube:
How to Start Drawing from Scratch - Learn to Draw in Procreate - Part 1
A Simple Landscape
Apply the line, shape and shading exercises from video 1 to draw an easy landscape step-by-step.
Watch on Patreon:
3 Secret Skills to Improve Your Sketching
Learn the process of going from a basic constructed object to a dynamic finished sketch. We draw a cute car using 3 intuitive skills that bring dynamism and style to your sketches.
Watch on YouTube:
3 Secret Skills to Improve Your Sketching - Learn to Draw in Procreate Part 2
The Curious Cat
Apply the dynamic skills from video 2 to draw a more complex, organic form.
Watch on Patreon:
How to Draw Anything with the 2D Grid
Learn to use the Procreate Grid Tool and Reference Window to draw a plant. We also learn 3 additional observational drawing techniques that will help you see like an artist.
Watch on YouTube:
How to Draw Anything with the 2D Grid - Learn to Draw in Procreate Part 3
A Single Flower
Combine all the skills learnt from Parts 1, 2 and 3 to tackle a more complex subject - A hand holding a single flower.
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Everything you need to know about Perspective
An introduction to the theory and tools of perspective in Procreate.
Watch on YouTube:
The problem with drawing perspective... (that set me back years) - Learn to Draw in Procreate Part 4
The Corner House
Use perspective to do an ink sketch of a cute Japanese house.
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An Introduction to Digital Painting
Learn the basics of blending for digital painting, how to pick values and see relativity in light.
Watch on YouTube:
What I wish I knew before I started painting... Learn to Draw in Procreate Part 5
The Shaded Street
We do a value study, where you learn how to analyse a reference photo and paint a greyscale scene without line work.
Watch on Patreon:
Join the Drawing Club on Patreon and start watching tutorial videos today.
At only $10/month*, this is more affordable than traditional art courses that might cost hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
Patreon is a large, well known site that can safely manage payments and content. No need to risk signing up to private communities which risk your data and money.
I've poured years of knowledge to give you the best learning experience. Your money goes directly to supporting an independent artist and not a large educational institution.
Yes! We literally start by drawing lines which anyone can do. The purpose of this course is to build your skills from scratch in a progressive way. But it is also useful for intermediate artists that want to refresh their skills.
This course is designed for those that own both Procreate and an iPad and want to get more use out of them. Having said that, fundamental skills are the focus, so you can follow along with other tablets/software or even pencil and paper too.
Each video is between 15-45 minutes long, but you should set aside 1-2 hours to complete the exercises.
This course is focused on the fundamentals of drawing, but you will pick up Procreate tips and tricks along the way. If you're interested purely in Procreate software tips and tricks, check out my free videos on my channel.
Yes, this is just like a standard Patreon membership, so there are no lock in contracts or complicated terms.
Simply watch the videos on YouTube, then watch the bonus videos on Patreon. You can find them in the collections section titled "Drawing for Beginners".
