sketching thistle flowers in procreate- episode 3
video - Episode 3
When I started working on floral illustrations for my son’s wedding, I knew they were going to be hand-painted with watercolor. But, even though I was going to paint traditionally on paper, I still started the project with sketching my florals in Procreate.
In this video chat I talk about why I love using Procreate for sketching.
Watch Sketching Thistle Flowers in Procreate
Procreate brushes used:
For creating the sketch, I used either the MaxU Dirty Bold Sharp Brush or the 6B Pencil (standard Procreate brush) - it’s been a minute since I created this artwork, it could be either one.
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Sketching Thistle in Procreate Transcript:
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In this TimeLapse video, I'm sketching thistle in Procreate,
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and I list the Procreate brushes I use in the description below this video.
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If you would like to learn more about the process I use for sketching,
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you can get my sketching guide below this video as well.
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I used to sketch on paper, but ever since I got my iPad,
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which was quite a few years ago now I only sketch on my iPad and
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procreate because I love it so much.
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I wish I could say that expensive equipment is not needed. Well,
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technically you don't need it, but it does make drawing a lot easier,
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at least for me. The thistle I'm sketching here,
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I created for the watercolor paintings I was creating for my son and
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daughter-in-law's wedding two design their wedding invitations for them.
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So even though I'm drawing this and procreate,
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they were traditionally hand painted in watercolor.
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Once I got the rough drawing in place,
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I refined the sketch to really bring the details out by making little
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adjustments as I layer the sketches on top of each other.
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I do this so I'm not starting another sketch from scratch,
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and so the first sketch helps me build up a better version of the drawing that
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then I can then use for painting these flowers.
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Here is a look at the pattern design that I created with all the artwork for
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this project,
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and we used it as a backer design for their wedding invitations.
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I will be sharing more process videos, so be sure to subscribe.
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If you would like to learn more about drying plants,
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you can also check out my beginner mini-course,
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all about illustrating leaves in Procreate
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Thank you for watching.
