On a grey and sunless day, it’s fun to create art that is absolutely the opposite. I chose to create this Bold and Lush Tropical Scene on such a day. The vibrant and bold colors of this scene put me into a happy mood. Winters in Canada are so grey and there are no leafy plants to be seen anywhere here in Manitoba, so I went crazy with leaves on this one –– leaves of every size and color! I provide you with a few brushes to experiment with, but I also show you how to make brushes from scratch. To add a layer of challenge I also wanted to create a bunch of different finishes to the leaves. I will show you plenty of ideas throughout!

In this class I’ll walk you through:

• my step-by-step method for adding depth to a scene

• tips for creating compositions that can work for many different purposes

• my workflow for use of clipping masks and blending modes

• adjusting the layout for the biggest impact

• methods for keeping the art fully editable for later adjustments and recoloring

Whether you are a novice or an experienced Procreate user, you will find plenty of pointers. I think the fun part of this project was the freedom of creating with a bold color palette and a bunch of different shapes and sizes.

The key concepts I will include:

• review of layering of colors, textures and dimensions

• considerations for lighting and creating depth

• a look at great reference to get your creative juices flowing

• ideas to make your piece original to your style

Whenever I watch a class myself, I find the teacher explains different methods that I hadn’t considered. I hope you can take the information I give you to put your own spin on the outcome. Learning to follow steps is just one piece of the puzzle. The next piece is figuring out how to make it your own.