Digital Painting in Procreate for Beginners (Udemy.com)
Learn the Foundation of Digital Painting
Created by: Maurizio De Angelis
Last updated July 2021
What you will learn
- Learn the basics of digital painting in Procreate
How it compares
Against the other 175 rated Udemy courses in Digital Painting on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 54% of them
- Reviews73#127 of 176 by number of reviews
- Length2.9 hoursshorter than 61% of them
- Last updatedJuly 2021more recently than 53% of them
Course Description
In this step-by-step course you will learn 6 painting techniques using the most basic brushes in Procreate 5X with ease.
This course is specifically designed for beginners wanting to understand the principles of digital painting, and this class will give you the foundation and the confidence you need to embark on such a journey.
If you want to follow along you can use the drawing of the mushroom provided, or choose a subject from one of the drawings available to download.
Course structure:
We’ll start by understanding how to ink a drawing using the Technical Pen
We'll learn how to create flat shading illustrations
We'll explore how to modulate the colour tones in order to get a toon shading effect
I'll demonstrate how using two very different brushes can give exactly the same result
Finally I'll teach you how to achieve a realistic looking illustration using the most basic brush in the Library
By the end of the course you will have the knowledge to paint using the techniques explained in this class and to take that next step on your career path. If you’re looking to improve your painting skills, this is the course for you!
The painter in you is about to be awakened!
Let's get started!
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
73 Reviews
Maurizio De Angelis
Maurizio De Angelis was born in Rome and grew up surrounded by some of Europe’s most celebrated art and architecture.
It is little wonder that he went on to study Fine Art, specialising in traditional painting, at the Accademia di Belle Arti in Rome and in Florence.
Living in London (UK) since 2004, he works as a 3D modeller and scientific illustrator, creating digital contents for the media and publishing industries.
His work has appeared in films, TV commercials, books and journals for a wide range of clients.
Alongside his career as an illustrator, Maurizio continues to paint, taking private commissions for portraits using oil paint on wood supports.
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Reviews
By Kevin Holsinger on 1/6/2025
Mushroom sample is available in 2nd lesson. I found the class much more interesting after first section (and he did less advertising of other courses)
By Kevin Bertini on 7/5/2024
Il corso è fatto bene. Si capisce tutto molto bene e per ora riesco a svolgere tutti gli esercizi.
By Katy Greenwood on 3/28/2024
It’s a great format for learning with this mushroom design, feeling more confident with my inking already and looking forward to moving onto the different styles of painting. I had to pause the tutorial on occasions to catch up but this is more to do with my beginner knowledge of pro create. On my version I did not have the option to streamline the brush tool. Clear and concise teaching.
By David Warner on 2/29/2024
I really enjoyed the course. I look forward to applying the techniques learned to my art journey! Also, doing the exercises provide a level of confidence that I needed.
By Jared Kidd on 10/18/2023
Very helpful course. I used Krita instead of Pro Create and still followed along very easily. Loved the tips and the instructor organized the course super well. I think I would only have one complaint. I wasn't too impressed with the realistic method at the end. I realize it takes a lot longer and maybe it was more rushed, but I didn't like the workflow nearly as much and wasn't fond of the outcome. Overall super happy with the course. Thank you!
By Yumi on 11/29/2022
Even if it's your first time using ink with Digital Art, you won't be confused. Explanation was simple and easy to understand.
By Christian Carignan on 7/3/2022
extremely thorough and amazing instructor! he knows what he is doing and is a very good communicator:) i am a beginner to procreate so it was great hearing him describe everything in detail
By Ronald Bell on 3/27/2022
Excellent, bite-size course. Followed along and learned quite a bit. Very limited range of brushes used, but I hadn’t ever ventured to use some of them — and the ones I had used, i still learned a lot. Recommended.
By Nick on 11/11/2021
Teacher explains things well gives encouragement and a variety of techniques to consider for personal use in drawing inking. I very much appreciate his style and expertise in this field with much thanks for his course.
By Charles Peterson on 8/21/2021
I am not a beginner, but I found this course very useful. The techniques used to create different digital painting styles helped me with problems I was having with my own artwork in Procreate. The lessons are straight to the point and are easy to follow. Except for the very last lesson on realistic painting. The 1st part is at normal playback but the 2nd part is a time lapse video. The instructor recommended to play the video slow to follow along.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100









