Peekaboo Mixed Media Compositions Using Simple Techniques

Dive into Digital Mixed Media with Procreate: Create Stunning Textured Illustrations

Unlock the exciting world of mixed media illustration in Procreate! This comprehensive course guides you through creating captivating, textured artwork using digital techniques. Whether you're a beginner or have some Procreate experience, you'll learn practical skills to elevate your designs.

What You'll Learn:

• Building Rich Backgrounds: Master the art of creating layered, textured backgrounds reminiscent of traditional art journaling. Discover techniques for adding depth and visual interest.
• Adding Ephemera & Details: Learn how to incorporate digital ephemera – both created and sourced – to enhance your compositions.
• Mastering Procreate Adjustments: Explore a wide range of adjustments, including hue and saturation, blending modes, and powerful filters like liquify and gradient map. Learn how to use gradient map to transform watercolors into unique backgrounds.
• Clipping Masks & Alpha Lock: Understand and effectively utilize clipping masks and alpha lock to add intricate details with ease.
• Brush Customization: Learn to alter and adjust Procreate brushes to create unique textures and effects.
• Layering Techniques: Discover advanced layering strategies to build depth and create interesting negative space.
• Composition & Layout: Develop skills for creating visually appealing layouts using background brushes and composition techniques.
• Textural Brush Creation: Learn to create your own original textural brush stamps in Procreate.
• Workflow Best Practices: Implement efficient workflow best practices for a smoother creative process.
• Procreate Brush Studio: Explore the capabilities of the Procreate Brush Studio for advanced brush customization.
• Canvas Settings & Document Sizing: Understand and apply optimal canvas settings and document sizing for your projects.

Course Highlights:

• Step-by-Step Tutorials: Follow along with detailed, easy-to-understand lessons.
• Time-Lapse Demonstrations: Watch narrated time-lapses of the entire creative process.
• Practical Exercises: Apply your new skills through hands-on projects.
• Resource Links: Access a curated list of helpful online resources.
• Brush Sets & Textures: Receive access to included brush sets and paper textures to jumpstart your projects.

Course Structure:

This course is divided into nine lessons:

1. Introduction: Overview of the course objectives, license restrictions, and file organization.
2. Base Layers: Creating engaging mixed media backgrounds in Procreate.
3. Foreground Composition: Developing strategies for creating compelling foreground elements.
4. Foreground Interest: Adding detail and visual interest to your foreground layer.
5. Background Details: Adding ephemera and depth with shadows to your background.
6. Adjustments & Fine-tuning: Mastering Procreate adjustments for a polished look.
7. Finishing Touches: Adding final accents and refining your compositions.
8. Finished Examples & Timelapses: Reviewing completed projects and process time-lapses.
9. Wrap-up & Conclusion: Summarizing key concepts and providing resources.

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for:

• Aspiring digital artists looking to explore mixed media illustration.
• Procreate users wanting to expand their skills.
• Anyone seeking attainable processes to enhance their artwork.
• Artists interested in negative space painting techniques.

Key Concepts Covered:

• Mixed Media in Procreate
• Procreate Brush Studio
• Layering & Transparency
• Procreate Brush Stamps
• Canvas Settings
• Curves & Gradient Map
• Hue & Saturation Adjustments
• Selecting & Feathering
• Liquify & Snapping
• Creating Textural Brushes
• Document & Brush Sizing
• Brush Stamp Compositions
• Texture Brush Stamps
• Workflow Best Practices
• Painting Best Practices
• Procreate Composites
• Paint & Blending Techniques

Project Description:

Create your own mixed media illustration using the techniques learned in this course. Experiment with the provided brush sets and textures. Share your finished artwork on social media using #deloresartcanada!

Invest in your artistic journey! This course provides over 1 hour and 20 minutes of instruction from an experienced graphic designer and educator. You'll gain