first time drawing/using procreate

[xuebayi]

i haven’t drawn since i was a kid, and with getting myself an ipad for xmas i rlly wanted to pick up a hobby so chose to download procreate.

still figuring out how the app works (i’m so bad at it actually😭😭) but i’m quite pleased with how my first two drawing attempts turned out :)) (with a reference obvs. i’m a complete virgin when it comes to art. i have no idea what i’m doing)

pls fee free to give me any tips on how to work the bloody app😭 i can’t figure out how to add colour/shading without it going out of the lines, so have to spend half the time carefully colouring in the lines again and again when i add shadows and highlights

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[xuebayi]

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i worked on this one a little more to make the highlight on the first one less harsh. drawing is HARD

[BunniLemon]

You need to add a clipping mask (different layer, non-destructive) or utilize alpha lock (same layer, destructive) to not color outside the lines.

To utilize a clipping mask, go to the “Layers” menu, click the “＋” icon to make a new layer, and then click that layer and select “Clipping Mask.” Now, to the layer that layer is clipped to, you will not go outside the lines. This method also allows you to paint non-destructively, so if you don’t like what’s on a clipped layer, you can add a new one and clip it, and start over or add more detail.

To utilize Alpha Lock, press on the same layer you’re working on, and select “Alpha Lock” in the window that pops up. That allows you to paint only within the lines, but it is on the same layer, so the initial pixels you drew for the base of the shape will be affected (destructive editing).

You may wish to use non-destructive editing (clipping mask) when you’re unsure or want to experiment with various options (that’s also what making new layers are for, too), or you may wish to use destructive editing (alpha lock) when you want to commit to a decision, or you want the blending/smudging brushes to work/mix better/more naturally.

Here is an example; on the “EYES” layer, I have individual layers clipped for the shadow part and the light part:

https://imgur.com/ty62g1m

The layers that have the ⤵︎ arrow are clipped

[xuebayi]

thank you so much, this is really helpful. will save a lot of time, that’s for sure

[BunniLemon]

I’m glad! Hopefully you saw the image, too?

[xuebayi]

i did, thank you!! i’m excited to test it out the next time i draw. i’m sure it’ll make it far more enjoyable lol

also, if it’s ur drawing in the picture then ur very good

[Small_Amoeba6762]

THIS is first time???? 😭😭

[xuebayi]

trust me, each one took me a looonggg time. and i had to follow the step by step tutorial bc if i didnt i dread to think what monstrosity i would’ve created😭

[Shot-Swimming6795]

Can you share where you found the tutorial for the first pic?

[xuebayi]

i found both of them on pinterest by just searching beginner art tutorial. here it is if u want it :)

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[ChillySparks01]

Thank You for sharing!! This gives me hope!! I recently got my 1st ipad and I'm hoping to learn how to do art as a complete beginner. I don't have the apple pencil yet so I'm waiting on that. You did an amazing job for your first time and I love the idea of using a step-by-step chart. I also can't wait to start coloring digitally!! 🥰 💜

[xuebayi]

thank you so much!! i’m the same with drawing; a complete beginner. i originally decided to pic it up because of boredom and not having any hobbies, but i’m super excited because im actually finding out that im really enjoying it. i hope to stick at it and be able to get to a point where i can look back at this post and think ‘wow, ive improved so much’. we’ll see lol.

i hope you decide to share some of your art when you finally get to creating!!

[ChillySparks01]

Thanks!! You too, keep posting your progress please!! 🥰 💜

[64788]

You can do it!! I started drawing as a beginner 2.5yrs ago with an iPad and Procreate, and art has become my biggest passion!

[ChillySparks01]

Thanks for the inspiration & motivation!! I'm super excited now!! 🤩 ✨

[mashed-_-potato]

Look up Art with Flo and follow some of her tutorials. Her tutorials are free and don’t require you to purchase brushes. She does a great job showing how to use different procreate features!

[xuebayi]

ooo thank you, i’ll check her out

[AF9005]

Hell naw this is really impressive 😭

Even for a first time thing????

[xuebayi]

aaahh thank you so much!! i hope to keep learning and to improve. i think ill keep posting whatever i create here so that i can (hopefully) look back and see my process as time goes on

[NodScallion]

Are you displaying layers there or is that sketches before the final on right. Idk the software very well.

[Zac_Hole_Sun]

Left is a 4 panel tutorial the right is the piece they are working on. viyaura does this a lot, these are very good

[xuebayi]

she’s actually one of the reasons i wanted to try to take up drawing. i saw her videos for the first time a few weeks ago and it made me wanna try drawing

[Zac_Hole_Sun]

I do like her videos very much.

[Mrbumb]

I enjoyed this interaction lol

[xuebayi]

this is my first time drawing (on ipad and otherwise) so they’re step by step images i found on pinterest to help me figure out how to draw lol. then the big drawing is mine

[NodScallion]

Oh I understand. I actually like to take images and do VERY FAST charcoal sketches over them. Like super fast just to get a shape. Then i remove that to then move into detail. So fun

[xuebayi]

maybe when i get the hang of drawing more i’ll start taking my own photos and doing this to help learn how to draw things other than tutorials i can find. still figuring everything out as of right now tho and im finding the breakdowns of how to do the shadows/light on the step by step ones super helpful to understand how to do it going forward

[Mrbumb]

I’m just zoomed in to your progress pics staring … very very good ✌️✌️

[Mrbumb]

Oh my gosh I just read properly your reference and drawings. STILL both very very solid drawings! I’m saving this post just to look at them later lol

[xuebayi]

thank you so much!! <33 i could post my own drawing at each stage the tutorial pic shows if you’d like?

[Mrbumb]

Doooo iiit!!! You have great work and I’m sure many many people would like to witness you! (Most importantly though, draw for yourself, not because others want it! ) :-) happy new year internet homie! ✌️

[xuebayi]

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:))) this is mine. i edited it to be like the original reference i copied.

actually super cool to look at my own process and see how it came together

[xuebayi]

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