Keep adding new clipping mask layers for each shade of color you add to your artwork. Having the layer as a clipping mask helps to keep all shading on top of our base shape and allowing for corrections without touching other layers. Go to your “Layers” panel (Stacked square icon) we are going to add a new layer and make a Clipping Mask for our first shade of color. I am only using that brush for the tutorial but there are many brushes you can use from the set like “Cloud Brush”, “Rough Shader”, and “Round Splatter Stamp & Shader”.

Before we start I’m going to change my brush to “Perfect Shading” from the Procreate texture brushes. We are now going to start adding our different shades of color starting with the darkest shade. You can do this easily by pressing and dragging the color from your color indicator on the top right corner. Once you have made your shape outline go ahead and fill it in to be a solid shape. My shape isn’t exactly how I want it to be so I used the Transformation tool (mouse pointer icon) and “Freeform” to make adjustments. I used the “Monoline” brush provided by Procreate, but feel free to use whichever brush to make your base shape outline. To get started, draw an oval and hold down to activate the QuickShape tool. For an easier time shading, plan your color palette and start with your main shade. Once we have drawn the shape we can start working and building our shading to create dimension to the artwork.

Step 1 - Drawing the shapeįirst, we will draw a shape that will be our base layer. If you do not see a feature mentioned below, make sure your Procreate is up-to-date. Please note: we are using the latest version of Procreate 5X.

We will be using a Procreate brush set by Selila Graphics to add some texture and shading in this tutorial. In this tutorial, we’ll take you through the process of layering colors, adding highlights, shadows, and tips that can help you to shade in Procreate.Įvery great shade starts with the right shading brushes. Shading your artwork in Procreate can take it to the next level by adding shadows, highlights, and everything in between.

Procreate painting tutorial