Procreate for Digital Artists : Sharpen Your Digital Art Skills with over 50 Expert-Led Walkthroughs.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Aning, Mellisa.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Procreate (Application software).

Computer drawing--Technique.

Computer drawing.

Painting--Digital techniques.

Painting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (317 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Birmingham : Packt Publishing, Limited, 2025.

Summary:

You know that feeling when you can picture exactly what you want to create--such as a sunlit meadow that glows with warmth--but no matt er what you do, you just can't get the lighting right? Procreate for Digital Artists will help you push past these frustrating roadblocks when your vision doesn't match what's on screen. Made for digital artists and background artists who tackle creative challenges head-on, this Procreate book off ers step-by-step solutions to common pain points. It's like having a pro by your side, showing you exactly how to fix what's not working. By the end of this book, you'll have a reliable set of go-to techniques and the confidence to take on those ambitious projects you've been putting off.

Contents:

Intro

Title page

Copyright and credits

Contributor

Table of Contents

Preface

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Chapter 1: Crafting Stunning Backgrounds with Advanced Techniques

Technical requirements

Getting to know your brushes and materials

Textured brushes

Brush information

Know more...

Using reference images for inspiration

What you need

Following the steps

Preparing a color palette based on a reference image

Understanding the technique

Starting with a simple composition for background drawing

Adding texture for more depth and personality

Using background color to set the mood

Color tones: warm and cool

Summary

Chapter 2: Drawing Intricate Details with Precision

Learning how to draw fluffy clouds

Learning how to draw delicate trees

Learning how to draw soothing grass

Learning how to draw a flower field scene

Learning how to draw gravel

Learning how to draw a fence

Learning how to draw little houses

Learning how to draw a green field

Learning how to draw a lake

Learning how to draw snow

Summary.

Chapter 3: Mastering Perspective for Dynamic Scenes

How to apply natural perspective in background drawing

Size perspective

Detail perspective

How to use the linear perspective built-in system

One-point perspective

Two-point perspective

Three-point perspective

How to identify linear perspective in real-life images

Identifying a one-point perspective in a real-life image

Identifying a two-point perspective in a real-life image

Identifying a three-point perspective in a real-life image

How to implement linear perspective techniques in background illustration

Drawing background scenery using a one-point perspective

Drawing background scenery using a two point-perspective

Drawing background scenery using a three-point perspective

Chapter 4: Enhancing Lighting to Elevate Your Artwork

Observing lighting and shadows using real-life images and reference images

Light and shadow on shiny surfaces

Light and shadow on rough surfaces

Understanding lighting and shadow techniques

Identifying a soft light source

Identifying a bright light source

Using light and shadow to illustrate a peaceful morning scene

Using light and shadow to illustrate a bright afternoon scene

Using light and shadow to illustrate a warm evening scene

Using light and shadow to illustrate a calm night scene

Mastering lighting and shading in the easiest way

Chapter 5: Exploring Color Theory for Vibrant Illustrations.

Creating color harmony with Procreate

Creating monochromatic schemes

Creating analogous schemes

Creating complementary schemes

Creating triadic schemes

The importance of color value and how to use it in art

How and when to use warm and cool colors

Applying warm tones

Applying cool tones

Improving contrast in art

Choosing random colors to create a color palette

Creating a color palette using Gradient Map

Using color harmony, color value, and contrast in art

Chapter 6: Crafting a Mood and Atmosphere with Useful Techniques

Color emotions and how to apply them to our art

Breaking down color emotions

Learning which colors create a happy atmosphere

Learning which colors create a sad atmosphere

Learning which colors create a mysterious atmosphere

Learning which colors create an intense atmosphere

Learning which colors create a heartwarming atmosphere

Discovering the connection between colors and composition

Chapter 7: Storytelling Through Art: Creating Visual Narratives

Brainstorming and writing down ideas

Understanding the technique.

Creating a mood board for references

Sketching out the storyline

Improvising the story and sketch

Integrating color emotion into the sketch

Finalizing the story and illustration

Chapter 8: Designing Characters That Blend Seamlessly into Backgrounds

Brainstorming and sketching out character designs

Finalizing character designs

Drawing character designs from different perspectives

Drawing facial expressions

Preparing a character sheet for a portfolio

Adding a character to a background drawing

Perfectly blending a character into the background drawing

Chapter 9: Perfecting Composition for Visually Striking Art

Getting started with background composition

Common mistakes and how to fix them

Learning how to use C-shape composition in art

Learning how to use V-shape composition in art

Learning how to use unbalanced composition in art

Common mistakes and how to fix them

Learning how to use balanced composition in art

Learning how to use diagonal composition

Learning how to use cross composition in art

Learning how to use circular composition in art

Learning how to use Golden Section composition in art

Chapter 10: Step-by-Step Guide to Drawing Compelling Backgrounds

Important note

Learning how to draw a serene morning landscape

Learning how to draw a joyful afternoon landscape

Learning how to draw a nostalgic evening landscape

Learning how to draw a peaceful night landscape

Drawing challenge: Create a background scenery

Drawing mission: Let's create together!

Index

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Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

1-83508-359-5

OCLC:

1533765708

Publisher Number:

CIPO000266195