How To Cartoon Yourself in Procreate • Step-by-step Tutorial, Pro Tips & Tricks

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Hello, wonderful people 🤍Quick note: please keep in mind that tracing a picture you don't own is stealing. Make sure to work either on a picture you/someone you know took or a copyright-free picture. Here are the links mentioned in this video: ✏ Inking, Stippling & Texture Bundle: bit.ly/InkingStipplingTextureBundle | Get 15% off with code TUTORIAL15 🎓 Illustration course: bit.ly/Illustrationfromscratch | Save 30% with code KZbin30 • How to pick a canvas size: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGGcfGqMZZ6je68 • How to draw curly hair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aoHWdqd3Z7N6pJI • How to draw short hair: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6WUmJp9Z86Am7c • All about blending modes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oX7GaWqehtd9mpI • My drawing tools: www.amazon.com/shop/genevievesdesignstudio * Happy creating! 😊

[@ameliahall6699]

What app is it and can you get it on IPhone?!

[@pinkbutterflyart4858]

Procreate

[@ameliahall6699]

@@pinkbutterflyart4858 I already found out but thanks 😊

[@pinkbutterflyart4858]

No problem

[@manuellenuma1249]

Gracias por tu video

[@DigitalArt__]

Cna we take a moment to appreciate that she doesn’t say you NEED her pens

[@rainboweyes_artstudio]

Yeah! She is the best! And her brushes are very helpful if you end up buying them, I have a couple of sets but I just bought them because it was easier to work with and because she is not forcing anyone to buy from her. And also because she has a bunny! 🥹

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

@@rainboweyes_artstudio How am I just seeing this now? You two are so sweet, thank you 🥹🤍

[@elisaa]

I don't usually leave comments on KZbin, but I feel like it would be a sin not to say thank you after watching this video. It's incredible how you explain what you're doing, why you're doing it, in such a collected, clear, and persuasive way. Thank you for finally teaching me how to make this kind of digital art through this video. I'm forever grateful. Amazingly professional work!

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Oh my, thank you so much for the kind words! I'm so glad the tutorial helped you 🤍

[@frandrawings]

I just have to say that I hope KZbin pays you alot of money because girl, you certainly deserve it! I got your brush bundle and it’s the least anyone watching your videos can do. You are absolutely talented, absolutely generous and a hell of a teacher. Your videos are really master classes. Thank you, thank you and thank you a thousand times! ❤️

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Thank you so much, Francine! The brushes are what allow me to keep making videos, so I really appreciate your support 🤍

[@Mdzmari]

Thank you! ❤ the best!🙌

[@Nick4b11]

The best part is that she’s not gate keeping and added her the little details from tools to time stamps. I subscribed right after I noticed that

[@lavanyalifestyle.]

19:35 when you are colouring, the colour doesn’t go over the black out line. How to do that? Mine keeps overlapping 😫

[@lindadigenova7225]

Thank you for being so clear and soft spoken, AND without using LOUD background music! I use photoshop which translates almost exactly - thanks again.

[@LaziestBassist]

I’ve been watching a ton of drawing videos on KZbin over the last year, and still this is the one I come back to. Most informative video on how to draw using procreate on KZbin.

[@jbn2658]

Not only are you a talented artist but you are great teacher! I’ve been a digital artist in the Adobe space for over 25 years and your Procreate videos have lured me in to this robust little app. Well done and thank you!

[@awesomepkxdplayer54]

I'VE NEVER FELT SO RELIEVED AFTER WATCHING A KZbin TUTORIAL AND I'VE NEVER SEEN ANYONE MAKE THIS SO EASY, I ALWAYS LOVED TO DO THIS STYLE OF ART, BUT DIDN'T KNOW HOW BUT AFTER WATCHING THIS VIDEO, I FEEL THIS POWER OF CREATING ANYTHING IN PROCREATE!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@mariamangion21]

Genevieve , I just simply adore your endless joy and how you treat each moment and each day as a gift from the Lord. Thank you for always sharing your what you do with all of us. You are just the most precious, purest ray of sunshine, my friend. Much, much love ❤️

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Thank you, Maria 😊 lots of love, stay safe and healthy 🤍

[@ayshaalkhoori1721]

Hi

[@ayshaalkhoori1721]

What u r saying is 💯 true🥰♥️ like I finaly find someone who apritiates art other than me

[@karrimontoya614]

@@ayshaalkhoori1721 love your expertise💯

[@lm8187]

This was absolutely amazing. I just got an iPad today and downloaded pro create and naturally needed so guidance. You were so easy to follow without over explaining and confusing viewers. What I came up with looks like I’ve been creating with experience thanks to you!❤

[@blackfootedferret]

Cool me too!

[@paulinhamelo]

Hi, Genevieve! I'm Brazilian and I'm not an expert in English, however, your didactics are so incredible that even with English subtitles I was able to reproduce the tutorial. My shadows and highlights need to improve, but I was really, really, really happy with the result. I became a fan! I subscribed to the channel! Thanks for the incredible work!

[@artbysnehal]

This was the best procreate video till date. So much information in one video itself , did not feel like skipping any part of it. Thank you so mu h

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

So glad you liked it 😊🤍

[@alanareichert9934]

Omg your Tess from ravens home eeeeekkkkk

[@ellonysman]

@@alanareichert9934 I'm thinking " My lil Mermaid"

[@g4game872]

Actually, and it helps in digital painting on any software

[@busyb13]

This was such a great tutorial! I followed along and cartooned my baby at her 1 year old party. There were some parts that took some extra time for me as I had to re-organize some layers differently for my drawing but i was so happy with how it turned out. I wish I could leave a picture on here to show you how it turned out. Thanks again.

[@blu3jin25]

I'm so glad I found this channel! Your tutorials make it possible for people of all skill levels to follow along and enjoy the creative journey. You are so positive and the energy is so vibrant on this channel. it's infectious. I just bought the Ultimate Watercolor Box today and look forward to watching your turorials on these! Keep being you :)

[@corderoemc148]

Thanks!

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Thank you so much 🥹🤍

[@cheyennekm27]

This is seriously one of the most helpful tutorials for procreate I have ever watched. You just taught me so much in a short amount of time. Thank you!

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

I'm so glad you found the video helpful! 😊🤍

[@amelianurulP]

LOOOVE THE CARTOON YOU ALSOOO

[@TeamBei]

This was perfect. You had my attention this whole time and the instructions were so clear. I’m new to this so I’m super excited now. I also love your brushes and am tempted to buy them now lol

[@serenitystudios5045]

Cartoon! I just wanted to say that I’ve never thought I could handle Procreate, I got it about a year ago and have just been too anxious and overwhelmed to make anything with it. This video actually made me believe I could do it! Thank you!!!

[@diarts4458]

I have been using Procreate for over 3 years now and I have learnt more in this video than in the years I’ve been practicing! I’ve definitely been doing it the hard way. Brilliant tips, thank you so much, Genevieve 🥰

[@tarakennedy2512]

Sometimes it really is the simple explanations that get things to stick. So glad we both learned a lot!

[@djkimotei]

What a lovely voice you have girl. 😘 Great tutorial, I learned a lot! Thanks :)

[@raisagaertner]

That’s such a cool tutorial, Genevieve! Thank you so much!!! My mood’s been really down these days cause I’m Ukrainian immigrant in Canada, but this video made me feel much better and I’m excited to “trace” some pictures! Also cool that I already have your brushes! 👌🏼

[@marcelagomes]

Wishing you the best, sis 🥺❤️

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Sending you so much love, Raisa 🤍 The tutorial this Saturday will be a special one for Ukraine. I've been working on it for the past few days, finding ways to help all of our friends stuck in this terrible situation 🇺🇦

[@pjtipstea]

I am so sorry, really. I wish everyone could see how much pain Ukraine is in… sending u so so much love, stay strong for your country ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@masha3365]

Same here.. I was crying all morning today, then managed to make breakfast, turned off the news and stumbled on this tutorial - I feel so much better now! Thank you for your sweet voice and amazing tutorial, that makes me want to create ❤️

[@bree.pelcher]

Praying for everyone in Ukraine 🇺🇦 please be safe

[@barbellandyogastuff]

Girl I have been in the dark about “reference” 😭😭 thank you so much.

[@dcomicx1055]

Absolutely AMAZING tutorial!!! As an artist who wants to change their art style, this tutorial will help me A LOT! Keep up the great work.

[@illuminaughty7957]

I know my comment doesn't matter, but your tutorial made my day! I was trying to draw my girlfriend, and I just started with digital art, your tutorial really helps me draw and then color and shade. The best tutorial i've seen on youtube about tracing for beginners. Thank you, very appreciated!

[@kimtucker6056]

Wow! This is great! I finally got a tablet and want to combine my photographs with drawing. This seems perfect for it. I watched the whole video before I actually start because I wanted to make sure it was good enough for me to understand. Thank you for being so thorough and clear in explaining. Looking forward to watching the videos to learn even more. Oh and I purchased the extra bundle. cant wait to work with that too.

[@sinanthecookie]

I’m obsessed, for 2 weeks I’m drawing portraits of my family and friends just with that technique 🤤 thank you so much Genevieve for your talent of teaching people coz I think that is not less important. Here we have huge number of talented artists and just a bundle of creators who can share the knowledge ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Oh, that means a lot. Thank you so much 🥹🤍 Big hug!

[@nunomiguelgomes2713]

Hats off Ma'am, thank you so much. I've been struggling with crating a paint of my beloved grandmother (91 yo) mainly because I was aiming for photo realism (to the best of my procreate skills which are very scarce) and you just gave me "the" idea: something that's within my skillset and will make my grandmother very happy. Many, ,many thanks Genevieve.

[@sunrisedreamer56]

Wow this was THE best procreate video ever ! No one ever really explains so simply how to use all of these features ! This was sooo helpful! I’m definitely subscribing!

[@fatimahgill3791]

Okay honestly, this is by far the most helpful procreate tutorial I’ve ever seen 🙌🏻

[@creolekitten]

Oh my Glitter Genevieve!!! You do the best tutorials! You give the best tips! Locking the original. Reference images to use as Color. Recolor. Hair. Smudging hair lines. And those are just from a small section. You are the BEST! I learn something new with each and every one of your videos.

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Thank you 🤍 “Oh my glitter” has to be one of the best phrase ever, love it!

[@EmilysArtStudio]

Great tutorial! I'm into realistic art, but want to start learning cartoon styles, and this really helped. I like the tip of changed the line art colors. It does make it look more professional.

[@danielg4511]

I am so glad that I found your channel. This has been the most informative tutorial page that I have come across for Procreate. I don’t know why most people don’t go through the entire process step by step; but I’m so incredibly grateful that you have and do. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH.

[@heba7160]

I don't understand, my drawing looks like it was made with a mouse and an old Microsoft paint program D:

[@tarakennedy2512]

You’ll get it! It takes practice, don’t give up and I bet it looks lovely. Mine currently looks like that too, probably because of the brush I used 😅

[@invisible_agent503]

@@tarakennedy2512 once I get my cintiq 24 pro touch I will be doing the same

[@EdgarBurkett]

😅😅😅😅 facts, mine as well lol

[@techh9171]

Bro it's a process don't worry. I also suck when it comes to color blending it looks really horrendous. We just need to practise.

[@asiyak.4423]

Just got procreate for my twelfth b-day last month. Luv this. I used to use these tutorials with other drawing apps, but now I can follow it better! Luv u! ❤

[@sandramccillustration]

Thank you Genevieve! Such a good tutorial and you always make it easy to understand!! Have you got any advice how to include facial hair/beard in this style? Maybe treat it the same as hair or fur? Thank you! ❤

[@elifoney306]

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[@melodyspice9148]

Ahhhmazing tutorial! It was so fun to watch and your voice is so soft and calm. I was looking for a tutorial on how to use procreate but I’m glad I found you! Great job!

[@lesliegrant-spann3025]

This such a great, thoughtful and resourceful video. Yes while there are tons of how to cartoon yourself videos on YT, Genevieve you took the time to go into detail around the line work. What was really valuable to also was the shadowing and highlight technique. And that reference hack using your picture. On point. 👍🏿

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

So glad you liked it, Leslie 🤍

[@bampidraws]

Genevieve you are so generous and thoughtful towards the beginner. Without a pay wall may I add too, which is quite hard to find these days. I've literaly just started to use Procreate and watching this has given me hope of producing some really good work. What i learned withing your layer structure was amazing I applaud you. ❤

[@aradhanasingla6630]

Thank you for putting out all this content. Really love the way you explain each step in detail! It has really helped me up my illustration game! P.S. an add for watching your video is that I can use your tips and tricks to my canvas in photoshop and not all the tips are procreate specific! Thank you so much and cheers! :)

[@thesilverscreens-funontheroll]

Thank you so much I can learn procreate easily I am from USA I made my own profile

[@Schuelke14]

I want to say thank you so so much! Thank you for putting this content out for free for us poor people who cant afford monthly payments and expensive 1 time payments keep up the amazing work!

[@kristyhulslander7210]

This is a wonderful tutorial! So helpful! I love that you explain it step by step. Thank you so much!

[@Not_Sponsored_]

How can you draw glasses? My ones are a bit thick, gonna look a little weird in the end result😅.

[@johnathanfrey6255]

I would turn the thickness way down and zoom in and outline the glasses then fill them in

[@MsPocahontas1234]

I've been intimidated by procreate, but wanting to nurture my creative side for quite some time. This video has finally unlocked my fear and I am going to download procreate and your brush pack today! Thank you for this incredibly helpful and accessible tutorial. I found the cartoon tips so great!!

[@daveradcliff1209]

I've watched so many creators on here. Some are absolutely amazing. However, you by far are my favorite! I wish you the best in everything you do, and thank you for these tutorials!

[@Permanent1997]

This is THE tutorial video!! For my whole life I thought I couldn’t draw and I drew my first piece yesterday with this video!!! Thanks so much!!!💕💕💕

[@wadidiplay]

Do you put your hand on the screen while drawing your lines or there's a gap between the side of your palm and the screen?

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Probably a little of both!

[@miles6385]

Wow -- one of the best, clearest tutorials I've ever watched! You have a real gift for teaching. So glad I came across your channel ❤️

[@kritikabalani1318]

This is the best illustration by far and so easy and uncomplicated...I recently got a new project where I had to draw illustrations and it always ended up being creepy...only this video helped guys,it made it accurate and the right amount of cute so it doesnt look immature....I cant thank you enough ever...I was so so worried and you taught me what I didnt knew I needed...the tips are the best i have come across...controling the lines,the shadows...such simplicity 💯💯💯

[@nickymartz]

This tutorial was EVERYTHING I needed to know. Thank you SOOO much!

[@mwsugg]

I have been using Procreate for a couple of years but I still learned several new tips from your video. Thank you! CARTOON

[@AshleyWann]

My CARTOON came out great! I ended up defining some facial features that you said NOT to define just because my smile is incomprehensible without them. I even used a pattern brush and a clipping mask to add a checked pattern to the blazer I was wearing in the original photo. Thanks so much for your tutorials!

[@dineshbansal8356]

Hey

[@moonlightgypsy6923]

Thank you for taking your time teaching instead of rushing through everything like some ppl do. Great vid! ♡

[@moonlightgypsy6923]

Also #cartoon ♡

[@theaisarang]

This is amazinggggg! So many wonderful tips! Thank you so much for the well thought out tutorial!

[@LexaBerlin]

Wow, thank you. This is really helpful. I am a beginner and just „played“ with Procreate to get a feeling for the program. Now I really want to try it like you did it. Thank you. 💜

[@monikazawalska1219]

Brilliant tutorial!!! Very well structured and easily presented. Thank you

[@silviaschmid6488]

I tried an illustration drawing like this for the first time on Procreate. You‘re video was super helpful. Thank a lot it turned out great. Really good job.

[@artxmis6639]

3rd!! i love your videos cartoon !!!

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

🥳🥳🥳

[@artxmis6639]

@@GenevievesDesignStudio hello!!!! i was just wondering becuase i use a plug in drawing tablet that connects to my computer idk a lot of the functions in krita but i rlly wanna follow along do you have and tips??

[@raygraffix2509]

Just subscribed

[@shannonsteele8774]

Loved this CARTOON tutorial.. will watch again and follow along! Thanks so much.

[@Kemasdonna]

what software do you use, very good

[@harrygoldhagen2732]

This was a wonderful tutorial, Genevieve! I have been using the basics of this method to sketch city and country scenes, using Rebelle 5 (I work on a Surface Pro, so no Procreate :( ). The way you do highlights was new to me, I will add that to my workflow! I really like the adjustments you made to facial features so they don't look creepy, which is a problem I've been running into. Do you make the same adjustments for male faces, or do you use even fewer lines? For instance, would you still use the thick lower lip, or simply a black line for where the lips meet? Similarly, how do you handle an open mouth? Do you show the tongue like cartoonists do, as a dark arc in the bottom of the mouth? Thanks again for this informative and useful tutorial!

[@nadiafrias9210]

Thank you so much to share this video ! This is the first tutorial who taught me everything that I wanted to know. I’m starting to draw in Procreate. This video helped me a lot and motivated me to keep going !! ❤️

[@maestrocreativo]

No se muy bien inglés pero se entendió todo a la perfección, realmente un trabajo increíble 🙌🏻

[@gandharvikashanbhag7153]

Hi is there anyway to use these angular brushes, when not using an apple pencil in particular?

[@Ochayathelegend]

Thank you so much! For making this so easy! I'm looking to move into digital art soon and your process makes life so much fun! 🥰. New sub alert ⚠️ . I'm excited to start once my iPad comes in. Ps. I had two bunnies 🐰 ( black n white ones ) named robbin and raven but they passed ❤.

[@tegcat]

Rest in peace

[@rizzoheatup]

Wow this video covered everything I was having a problem with. I'm new to bbn procreate and this definitely helped. Thank you so much. Definitely SUBSCRIBED!!!

[@liljay0438]

Do you use a certain screen protector on your iPad that helps with drawing? I have a glass screen protector on mine

[@alisongonzalez7363]

What would you recommend doing about teeth? Do you outline them at all or do you just put white there

[@rushanmithani]

Best tutorial on the internet for creating Illustrations...

[@kamronspivey8120]

This video is beyond amazing! Thank you for some great advice. I’ve drawn and done cartoons for years but only recently got into digital art. Of all the videos I’ve seen on procreate, yours has definitely been the most helpful :)

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Thank you SO MUCH! Glad you found the video helpful 😊🤍

[@jennellhorvath8991]

I'm so happy I found you!! I can follow along without having to rewind the video 100 times. You explain in detail very well. Thank you so much!!! ❤

[@malyrx560]

I can't believe that i watched the whole 39 mins long video. This was really satisfying to watch 🤩

[@wandadianebrooks]

I love this! I'm so happy that I found your channel! I have so many pics of my pup and my grandkids that would be a lot of fun to cartoon, while at the same time learning to use all of the tools that Procreate has to offer. Thank you!

[@kathyoconnell-poppycockpup6773]

Cartoon, I’ve been doing procreate for years and you have taught me some new tricks. Thank you.

[@meredithgizmunt5840]

this is sooo cool good job!!!

[@toniperez4196]

Best tutorial I've ever seen!! It was so satisfying to watch and incredibly informative. Thank you so much!

[@tabathsalts]

Not sure if i missed it or not, but what kind of ipad is that? I currently am looking for one and i was thinking about getting the ipad mini 6th gen but not sure if i should get one that is bigger (needs to be around the same price range). Any advice on which one i should get? 😊

[@KaylasPlants]

Also the fact you can do this so easily and not forget the steps and know all the tools like I know you’ve had practice but it’s still so impressive!

[@JoanneDoMusic]

Omg this is the first video that is the most thorough. Especially with the line art (which I did not know about in terms of which outlines to incorporate to make it look "less creepy" very interesting I learned something new that I did not learn from Art tutors or Art class from high school lol). Thank you for the video! I will try this out with a picture of me and my ferrets :) Hopefully it comes out good.

[@AvantiMorocha1]

Thank you for such a great tutorial :)

[@broken.woodshop]

Great video!! Thank you! I have been watching cartooning videos for a while to have different views on how to do different things (which is what I think everyone should do) as there are some things that some artists touch on and others do not. Thank you again, I will be saving this tutorial for future reference!!

[@fazzyart8101]

Thankyou so much for all these amazing tutorials. I am just a beginner on procreate and I have learnt so much from watching your vidoes the last couple days. I only have a standard 10th gen ipad, but I am still able to create nice peices of digital art by using all your tips and techniques❤

[@mariakhaleta1551]

This video is amazing, I made it from the 1 attempt. Thank you soooo much!

[@sksk-bd7yv]

This is the most useful vid about procr. Cheers!

[@Viewer820]

Awesome tutorial on drawing as well as using Procreate. Brilliant! One of the best videos I've seen on KZbin for using Procreate!

[@margaret.a]

Thank you so much for this video 🙏 what are the brushes you used? I’m a beginner at procreate and I’ve been seeing so much amazing artwork made from those kinds of brushes but I cannot figure out what they are 😂

[@isidorabaeza2837]

Hello Genevieve! Thank You so much for this video ! I loved it! I really wanted to ask you what did you do with the ilustration from the video to turn out like the front image of the video. Looks different, and I'd love to learn how to get there! Thks!

[@andrewnorton931]

I have a question! What kind of drawing tablet do you use, and is it good for beginners? 😊

[@frozypizza]

One of the best tutorials I have watched. Probably will watch again while actually doing one myself haha. Thanks Genevieve! Very detailed!

[@tombraselton2671]

Two years in and the video still brings heaps of value. Thank you for your tips and tricks. The only issue is that I’m going to have to watch this a million times for my slow mind to keep up. 😂 Great work!

[@jenroot7875]

How do you get those brushes in the link I’m still confused 26:08

[@whitetshirtdraws]

Thank you for this video! I have to ask, how would you do a picture where the person is smiling or has their mouth more open?

[@naghmen-m9t]

hi thanks for your mazing video. can you tell me what app should I use for windows?

[@coolhandpaulnewman]

I did not expect to watch this... but I did... every moment was valuable. Also, question, my lines are all shaky, did you change line stabilization for that? Or should I just get a lot better? Drawing on a sketchpad is so much easier because the pad itself has feedback and resistence. Digital drawing is so hard because there is no resistance and no real feedback.

[@lilu8175]

Hi, your video is the best i found, thank you! Do you think u can do one with frontal face so i know how to draw the nose in your style from the front view? and maybe with teeth showing smile?

[@leannyork7072]

This is so awesome! Do you have any tips on drawing facial hair?

[@prod.deezyfr8844]

does this work on procreate pocket?

[@pjtipstea]

Watching you draw is very satisfying! Also freaking beautiful artwork 💜💜