Digital Drawing in Procreate: Illustrate Your Favorite Decade
A course by Cat Willett , Illustrator and Digital Artist
Learn to use Procreate’s tools by creating illustrations inspired by your favorite era, while exploring color, highlights, shadows and effects
Learn to use Procreate’s tools by creating illustrations inspired by your favorite era, while exploring color, highlights, shadows and effects
From the vintage feel of art nouveau to the trendy look of the ‘90s, each era’s iconography is a gold mine for artistic inspiration. Illustrator Cat Willett has taken full advantage of this resource, drawing from the styles of the past and adding a modern twist using digital tools like Procreate. With this fusion, she has achieved a distinctive style that has been featured by brands like Apple, Adobe, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more.
In this online course, Cat teaches you how to use Procreate to develop a series of illustrations inspired by your favorite decade. Indulge in nostalgia as you research your era and choose its most representative elements for your piece. Explore Procreate’s tools to capture your imagery in colorful and iconic digital drawings that you can add to your portfolio.
What will you learn in this online course?
11 lessons & 17 downloads
- 100% positive reviews (2)
- 167 students
- 11 lessons (1h 7m)
- 17 additional resources (7 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
Create a series of digital illustrations representing a particular decade. Cat draws inspiration from the ‘90s for her project, but you can choose any era that speaks to you.
Who is this online course for?
Anyone who wants to use Procreate to create colorful and iconic illustrations.
Requirements and materials
Basic knowledge of Procreate is required for this course.
As for materials, you need an iPad with Procreate and a compatible stylus.
Reviews
A course by Cat Willett
Cat Willett is an illustrator and digital artist based in Brooklyn. Growing up in a creative household, she eventually earned a degree in printmaking at the University of Buffalo and went on to study illustration at the Fashion Institute of Technology. After working in a marketing job supporting other creatives, she decided to become a full-time freelance artist.
Cat’s nostalgic and whimsical artwork fuses historically inspired elements with flora and strong female figures. Her illustrations have been featured by Dr. Martens, Apple, Adobe, Spotify, Madison Square Garden, the Museum of Arts and Design, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. She is also the author and illustrator of the graphic biography Queen of Wands: The Story of Pamela Colman Smith, the Artist Behind the Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, published by Running Press.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Getting Ready to Create
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Generating Ideas
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Gathering References for Color and Composition
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Creating a Vibe with Colors
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Procreate: Tools and Brushes
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U3
Illustrating a Decade
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Sketching
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Drawing in Procreate
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Color and Final Touches
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U4
Showcasing the Work
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Sharing the Series
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Building a Portfolio
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FP
Final project
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Digital Drawing in Procreate: Illustrate Your Favorite Decade
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paulajaramilloluque
Cool , muy basico la verdad va muy al grano si no sabes NADA de procreate, siento que falta un poco mas de profundización en sombras y en manejo para tener una ilustración mas elaborada. Pero es un curso básico y fácil de entender.
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beschmidt
Nice for basics in procreate!