Illustration with Procreate: Create Detailed Compositions

Get to know Marcelo Anache as he talks about how he changed career paths and found success and the ability to make a living as an illustrator. He shares the artists and influences that have inspired his work the most over the years.

Begin by choosing a theme for your illustration, drawn from a central concept, and put together a reference library. Familiarize yourself with Procreate's interface exploring its features and how to use the Brushes and Layer tools.

Now it's time to get to work on your first sketch. Study composition and work on your design to make your image more dynamic. Perfect your lines and start to build each individual element in detail. Marcelo also teaches you to use hatching to give your piece volume before adding color.

Wrap up the course by seeing how to export your file from Procreate and prepare it to be shared in a variety of mediums. Lastly, your teacher shows you how to use Instagram to showcase your illustrations along with some final tips to guarantee your success on this platform.