{"id":25936,"date":"2018-01-12T19:41:34","date_gmt":"2018-01-12T19:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/?page_id=25936"},"modified":"2026-04-07T14:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T14:13:05","slug":"painting-with-procreate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thevirtualinstructor.com\/members\/painting-with-procreate","title":{"rendered":"Painting with Procreate"},"content":{"rendered":"
\n
\n

Painting with Procreate<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n
CLASS<\/span><\/i>Beginner<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n
\n
\n
\n
\n \"Painting<\/img><\/p>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
\n
<\/div>\n

\n

\nJOIN THE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTOR<\/span>
\n Get ALL of our courses, ebooks, live lessons, critiques, lesson plans and more today.\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
START FREE TRIAL<\/div>\n

<\/a><\/p>\n

or<\/div>\n

<\/p>\n

BUY CLASS $37<\/div>\n

<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\n
This lesson series features:<\/span><\/div>\n
<\/I>2 Hours of Instruction<\/div>\n
<\/I>2 Videos<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
<\/div>\n

\n\n

\n
<\/div>\n
\n


\n

\n

Lessons<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n

\n<\/i>Lesson 1: (1:08:37)<\/a>
\n<\/i>Lesson 2: (1:05:20)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n


\n

\n

About This Lesson Series...<\/h2>\n

\n The Painting with Procreate<\/strong> lesson series is a beginner-friendly, start-to-finish exploration of digital painting using the Procreate app on an iPad Pro. In this two-video, two-hour course, artists learn how to navigate Procreate, understand essential tools, and apply digital paint in realistic ways by developing a painted apple using an Apple Pencil and a variety of brushes and smudge tools. The lessons are designed to help digital artists \u2014 whether coming from traditional media or new to digital art \u2014 feel confident working within Procreate\u2019s intuitive interface.\n <\/p>\n

\"Apple<\/p>\n

\n The series begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of Procreate, including preparing your canvas, selecting brushes, and understanding the Apple Pencil\u2019s pressure sensitivity and responsiveness. Students follow the instructor in building a basic painting structure, laying down initial block-in colors that capture the apple\u2019s general shape and proportions. From there, the instructor demonstrates how to adjust colors, refine shapes, and begin layering paint to create form and depth. This approach helps students appreciate how digital brushes and the app\u2019s layering system can be used much like traditional paint and brushes.\n <\/p>\n

\n One of the key strengths of this lesson series is its emphasis on practical technique. Viewers learn how to use Procreate\u2019s brush library to achieve a range of effects, from soft blended transitions to sharper highlights along the apple\u2019s surface. The smudge tool is introduced as a way to blend and harmonize colors, mimicking traditional painterly methods while taking advantage of digital flexibility. The instructor also touches on how to adjust opacity, layering order, and brush dynamics to build a painting that feels cohesive and dimensional.\n <\/p>\n

\n Alongside developing the apple painting, students are encouraged to become familiar with Procreate\u2019s broader workflow features, such as zooming and panning around the canvas, undo\/redo gestures, and working with multiple layers to refine details. These foundational skills are essential for digital artists looking to expand beyond individual lessons into more complex compositions. Throughout the series, the instructor offers thoughtful commentary about artistic decision-making \u2014 how to balance color, consider light and shadow, and make adjustments that enhance realism.\n <\/p>\n

\n Materials for this lesson are straightforward: a compatible iPad Pro, an Apple Pencil (for pressure-sensitive control), and the Procreate app itself. A photo reference and the instructor\u2019s finished result are provided, giving students a visual target to compare against as they progress. Whether you are completely new to Procreate or seeking to transition traditional painting skills into the digital realm, this series offers a clear, welcoming introduction to creating expressive digital art with confidence.\n <\/p>\n

\n By the end of the Painting with Procreate series, students will have completed a fully rendered digital painting of an apple and developed a solid understanding of how Procreate\u2019s tools can simulate traditional painting techniques. The concepts covered \u2014 from brush selection and color blending to layering and composition \u2014 form a foundation that can be applied to future projects across a wide range of subjects. With this digital workflow in your toolkit, you\u2019ll be well prepared to continue exploring the creative possibilities of Procreate.\n <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


\n

\n

Resources for this Lesson...<\/h2>\n\n<\/p>\n

References<\/h4>\n

<\/I>Photo Reference<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/I>Finished Result<\/a><\/p>\n

<\/div>\n


\n

\n

Here's what you'll need...<\/h2>\n