Children’s Illustration with Procreate: Paint Magical Scenes
A course by Lucy Fleming , Illustrator and Author
Delight young readers with magical illustrations by learning to paint enchanting scenes with charming characters in Procreate
Delight young readers with magical illustrations by learning to paint enchanting scenes with charming characters in Procreate
One thing magic and children's illustration have in common is that anything is possible. Lucy Fleming loves to tell stories through the tip of her digital brush, depicting quirky characters and whimsical worlds with a flourish of magic. As an illustrator specializing in children’s books, she’s collaborated with publishers like Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and HarperCollins.
In this online course, she teaches you her techniques to paint magical illustrations in Procreate. Explore brushes, layers, textures, and color to create enchanting scenes with charming characters. Paint artwork that fills young readers with a sense of wonder and delight.
What will you learn in this online course?
16 lessons & 15 downloads
- 97% positive reviews (460)
- 25,736 students
- 16 lessons (2h 54m)
- 15 additional resources (8 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English, Turkish
- English · Spanish · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
Recommended software for this course
ProcreateWhat is this course's project?
Paint an illustration in Procreate depicting a magical scene centered around a main character.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
Illustrators, artists, and anyone who wants to learn how to digitally paint scenes and characters for children’s books.
Requirements and materials
Basic notions of digital drawing or painting are recommended.
As for materials, you need an iPad with the Procreate app and an Apple Pencil, or stylus of your choice.
Reviews
A course by Lucy Fleming
Lucy Fleming is an illustrator and author based in northern England.
After completing a degree in illustration at the University of Lincoln, she launched her freelance career, specializing in children's books. Her work is influenced by her love of storytelling and nature, often featuring quirky characters and whimsical worlds sprinkled with magic.
Lucy has illustrated children's books for major publishers including Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster, Walker Books, Macmillan, and HarperCollins. She has also created artwork for brands like Unilever, as well as greetings cards, toys, puzzles, and packaging. She published his first author/illustrator picturebook Ella's Night Lights in 2020, which has been translated into multiple languages worldwide.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
An Introduction to Procreate: Prepping for Your Painting
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Brushes
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Layers and Textures
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Rethinking a Classic: References, Inspiration, and Color Palette
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U3
Designing the Illustration and Learning Self-Critique
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Thumbnailing and Composition
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Analyzing and Selecting the Design
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Building Textures and Coloring the Background 1
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Building Textures and Coloring the Background 2
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Coloring the Characters 1
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Coloring the Characters 2
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Coloring the Characters 3
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Bringing Life into the Painting 1
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Bringing Life into the Painting 2
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U4
The Finishing Flourishes
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Extra Details and Adjustments
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Exporting, Sharing, and Portfolio Tips
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FP
Final project
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Children’s Illustration with Procreate: Paint Magical Scenes
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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FAQs
Domestika's courses are online classes that provide you with the tools and skills you need to complete a specific project. Every step of the project combines video lessons with complementary instructional material, so you can learn by doing. Domestika's courses also allow you to share your own projects with the teacher and with other students, creating a dynamic course community.
All courses are 100% online, so once they're published, courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
The courses are divided into different units. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with the teacher and with other students, as well as share your work and your course project, creating a community around the course.
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maria_arte_1
PlusGreat class! Lots of helpful information.
graziamil
Corso veramente molto interessante e istruttivo!
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shevin
I absolutely loved "Children’s Illustration with Procreate: Paint Magical Scenes" by Lucy Fleming! Her teaching style is so engaging and inspiring - it’s clear she’s passionate about what she does.
This course is an absolute gem for anyone looking to explore children’s illustration, whether for fun or professionally. Lucy's energy, creativity, and clear guidance are a true inspiration. Highly recommend it to anyone wanting to dive into magical storytelling with Procreate!
bryony.bedggood
I was very excited to learn how to digitalise my hand drawn illustrations but am disappointed there weren’t clearer step-by-step instructions on layering and brush details; it’s going to take a huge effort to freeze-frame and try and decipher what has been done to achieve the lovely results that the tutor has achieved.
While inspiring and I have gained some new insights to the process, I wouldn’t say this is for beginner users of procreate
anna_santeramo
Corso molto bello, pennelli utilissimi tra le risorse. Il passo passo della docente è preziosissimo per non perdersi nemmeno un passaggio del procedimento. Spiegazioni chiare e coinvolgenti. Consigliatissimo.
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