How to COLOR a SKETCH in Procreate 🖍️ 8 Essential Tips for Beginners

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Which was your favorite tip? 🤩 02:21 | Bonus Tip: Clean up your sketch with 'Curves' 03:28 | Tip 1: Ditch the white background, it's ruining your illustrations 04:22 | Tip 2: The quickest way to color an illustration with line art 06:25 | Tip 3: Silhouette + Clipping Mask = Magic (aka: coloring a sketch without line art) 08:07 | Tip 4: The best (and easiest!) way to pick beautiful colors 09:28 | Tip 5: Break the bland colors with gradients 11:05 | Tip 6: 2 ways to quickly recolor your line art 11:49 | Tip 7: Your sketch is gold, here's how to use it 12:45 | Bonus Tip: Use Clipping Masks on your sketch 13:26 | Tip 8: Make sure your colors work well together

[@michelalavagnini8036]

Tip 2…..Great feature!!

[@lifemoreefficient4476]

Yes, I would love a shading video!! Love these tips. Thanks as always

[@latebloomer675]

Yes to shading video Please 🥹🫶🏻

[@justaswfan2744]

me too

[@dandithings]

Yes, would love a shadow/ highlight video in a similar format to this video.

[@Ninakoko20]

Yes a shading video!!! I loveeeeeed this video 😍😍😍

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Yaaaay! I'm so glad you did 🤍 I'll start brainstorming for a shading video. Is there anything you'd like to see?

[@Toydomgames]

​@GenevievesDesignStudio you should include how to know where to put shadows and how to shade folded clothes. i feel that's where many beginner artist struggles!

[@jcco4997]

Yes, I would love a video on shading and highlighting! Love this video, my favourite tip is tip 3 silhouette ! ❤

[@doodlingdebbie1]

I love this tutorial! It’s so nice to learn how our own sketches can be used in Procreate. IM going to watch this a couple of times and hopeful, not forget anything. Thank you so much! ❤

[@kookykris705]

The tutorial I needed…simple but detailed and easy to follow along.

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Thank you for the feedback 😊🤍 Finding the sweet spot between too little and too much info is so challenging!

[@carolinavaldes]

Yes, please! Shading video in this format. Very good tips! Thank you!

[@Digital_Painter_0114]

The characters are so cute! I'm having fun watching the drawing videos! ^^

[@SketchBud]

So simple yet so astounding how Procreate can take a small sketch into a work of art.

[@michelalavagnini8036]

Yes, a shading video would be great! Thank you for sharing!

[@MeredithHammett]

Yessss to the shading and lights video please! Like a part 2

[@lynnhughes]

Some great tips. Would love to see more.

[@dc3960]

Yes to the shading video!

[@Homebody.Melodies]

Yes I would love a shading video!❤

[@mariskavdberg1985]

Yes. A shading video would be amazing ❤

[@nishgofish89]

Yes please do a shading and highlights video in this format! This was really helpful to get better at picking colors and creating interest in a piece.

[@amydeleon3387]

I forget about the secret tricks of tweaking colors ... love using the freehand selection tool, feathering and the adjusting hue/sat/brightness. Thanks for the reminder and other tips.

[@ArleneFigueroa-wf8mu]

Yes please,shading and highlighting video would be great! Love your tutorials!!❤

[@patciula1337]

YES to a shading videos! I always learn something new from you😊

[@kristdeandecastro5477]

Yes to shading video❤❤❤

[@stephaniejoyce6595]

Yes! I'd love a shading video. Also highlighting.

[@imccaskie]

I loved this tutorial. I have done many many of your tutorials, but I needed this particular one solo. I tried to go on my own instead of always following your tutorials. So I sketched this and that and I was done because I could not figure out how to add color, clothing, etc. Thank you very much.

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

I’m so glad I could help! 🥹🤍

[@TriciaM1970]

Yes, please share a video on shading and highlighting!

[@carosuszylo4568]

Yes ! I would appreciate a shadow and highlight video in the same format

[@melonymcbride7086]

Yes please to the shading video!!

[@laurasseniorexercise747]

Yes. I would appreciate a shading tutorial!

[@NaturallySketchy]

Yes please. I'd love to learn more about shading. Thank you.

[@LimzimArt_Digitalpainting]

Really useful tips combine well with adorable style. Nice video for Procreate lovers. Thank you

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Glad it was helpful! 😊🤍

[@joycecs4006]

Love this tutorial. I would love seeing another one on shadow and highlighting as well. Thanks!

[@pambarrett7489]

Yes, definitely would love a shading video. This one was very helpful too. Thanks a bunch!

[@kittyherbert]

Yes please to a shading video. Thank you for all your tips.

[@nicolenicrylee1266]

Yes, definitely interested in a shading video :)

[@tashsholisticarttherapy6984]

Absolutely yes please ro shading and highlights. I love your videos and it's great to see your face again. Thank you so much.

[@AllenChildersArts]

Yes shading would be helpful! These tips are great!

[@Ellie-sz4wv]

You’ve done it again! This is such a helpful video packed with tips! I will be trying them all today

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

That means SO MUCH, thank you 🥹 I'd love to know what your favorite tip is!

[@Ellie-sz4wv]

Tip 8 about the color layer and the select and feather for gradients are my fav! And yes a shading tutorial please❤

[@brahmsforever4313]

This was so helpful! I've been using procreate for a year now - doing lots of tutorials and such but focusing in on specific techniques like sketches etc is so helpful. And yes! I would love a shading video as well. It's an area that can make good into great! If you can include some tips about lighting as you demonstrate the need for shading that would be fantastic! THANK YOU!

[@JudyGat]

Yes please. I love your totorials happy you are back 🎉

[@Nomjy]

Shading video? Yes please!

[@flipology_with_terri]

Thanks for the video❤❤❤ I really appreciate all the tips and will try it on my latest sketch of flowers from my garden

[@Noor-Ink]

Thanks for this! Would love to have a shading tips video

[@Keno637]

Thank you for this I simply love how you explain each of the layers and what procreate has it’s so helpful ❤❤❤

[@gouzigouzi]

Yes, please, a shading video would be very helpful! thanks!

[@GabrielaToscano-g3b]

Yes, a shading tutorial would be great! I love your videos. ❤

[@oldguydave7355]

Oh, a shading video would be very ice, thanks for an awsome video again.

[@cindymelissakillebrew4113]

Wonderful video!!! Thank you for teaching us. ❤️

[@npkkhmerart7134]

Yes to shadling video !

[@primalinspirations2649]

Yes, I would love to see a shading video. Your videos are wonderful and help me so much. Thank you!!!!

[@lionheart3290]

Same I’d love a shading video

[@dmdaniels1957]

yes a shadibg video would be awesome! and tip 2 was my fav

[@janicelancaster3020]

Great video. Yes I would love to see a shading video. Thank you

[@luvimoli]

Thank you Genevieve, you are awesome! Would love to see a shading video next ❤

[@ltmasukawa]

Yes shading please!

[@annmariebrancato9802]

Yes please I would like to see Shadows/Highlight video ❤ this video thank you for your help!

[@AndeeSaraDesigns]

yes please on a shadow placement video!!!!

[@ibottlebear]

Yes a shading video please!

[@zabstractcat]

Thank you for the great tips! Please do a video on shading and highlights, it would be amazing! 😀

[@SueTytler]

Thank you for today's video. Interesting tip about ditching the white background. I would also love to see an video on shading. Would also be great if you were able to put together a video covering some of the features in the Adjustments Menu which are still a bit of a mystery to me, such as Colour Balance, Curves, and Gradient Map. I know you touched on some of this briefly today. However, more in depth info with more examples would be great. Also, totally clueless about everything in the bottom of the menu from Noise downwards, except for Liquify.

[@jei-el2139]

Yes, Pls make a video on shading 😊

[@sukmaatiqah8795]

Wow this is so helpful! Thank you so much❤

[@MoreSopranoNeeded]

AMAZING VIDEO! I thought I was a pretty advanced Procreate user - and I think I never learned so much in such a short time. Really, thank you!

[@sylviem.4832]

I don't use Procreate but your video is really valuable. Thank you.

[@BeckyEastmond-oc4iv]

I would be interested in a shading video!!! Thanks for these tips

[@ashlynandrews1257]

Would love a shading video. This one was very helpful.

[@Felanchen]

Aw, thanks a lot! This is very helpful 😄 I would love a shading video, too!

[@neilthompson489]

Would be great to see a tutorial on adding shadows to an illustration in Procreate 🙏

[@AmandaBucklow]

Yes please to a shading video!

[@Plumb-y6k]

Shading would be great thank you ❤

[@ronsakowski8051]

Thank for such a wonderful video!

[@Leonard_Davinci]

Absitively! Adding video on shading would be great!! Really appreciated all of,today’s tips. Going to have to watch video multiple times. Yes, you did go super fast, good thing we can rewind. And I definitely prefer fast over going toooo ssssllllooooowwww. You do outstanding videos! CONTENT IS AWESOME! Did have 1 video PACING suggestion which might be helpful. My .02: When you move from 1 menu choice or 1 ACTION to another, maybe pause slightly. NAVIGATION is one of the hardest things about using ANY computer program. Some of these menu selections we and others have never used. Which means we can’t follow easily. For example, if someone has never used blending mode, verbalize where you are going (let’s go to blending mode by tapping N at the end of layer name). Then pause a half second or a second so person unfamiliar with that navigation can locate the N. Hope that makes sense. Maybe it will help others, or maybe not. Favorite tip was Cherry on the top… the last one on unifying the colors in the illustration. IE Create new top layer. Use 1 color from illustration over ENTIRE layer (pause lol). Then on that top layer, tap N at the end of that layer line (pause with pencil over the N for people who have never used the N). N stands for Normal blending mode, and tapping it opens the blending mode menu. Now choose a blending mode like Soft Light. (pause so people can see where it is). Then change the opacity using the slider here (pause) to unify the colors. Haven’t had time to drop in for quite awhile. However did take time this a.m. to enjoy the portrait brushes I bought from you a week or 2 ago. Very nice! Especially liked the hair and eyelash brushes!! They immediately improved the illustration I was working on! Many thanks for your videos and for taking the time to create so many nice brushes! 👍👀👍🖌️

[@skysbazaar]

I would LOVE a shading video :)

[@lu_lila]

I would love a shading video!🤩

[@craftykat]

Thank you so much for this! I just finished Inktober, which I changed to Mousetober, lol, and have 31 sketches that I thought would be fun to bring to procreate but wasn't sure how to do so. Perfect timing. And yes, I'd love to see a shading tutorial. ❤️

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Wait, Mousetober? That's such a cute idea 🥹 Happy this video was helpful!

[@patriciacoveney1]

Learned some new tricks here.Thank you and yes please shading video. 15:58

[@bigbong112]

Awesome video thank you!

[@mariahansen4841]

Thank you so much for this very helpful video - please make a shading video!

[@smitaelation]

I would love a shading and lights video. I struggle alot with that

[@nancywilcoxrichards1596]

A shading video would be great!

[@edmonviroomal4529]

shading video pleaseeee. thanks for your contents. really helpful

[@barbarab877]

Thank you so much. Love All! your tips, and are real y interesten in Lightning and darkning. with love Barb

[@theresalavery4989]

Would love a shading video by you!

[@KRUTIKA_ART]

Yes shading video please 😊

[@inthehoopwithleemrmrsg1425]

Yes please

[@TheTejaswini11]

Thanks for great tips!! Would love to see shading video.. please do share!

[@Xiao_MuMu]

If you hold the single layer checkmark box it will hide all other layers ❤️ long press again to bring all layers back

[@purplexpiggy]

yes shading please!

[@craftypaton4195]

Yes please to the shadow technique

[@Silac2008]

Gracias excelentes tíos y me gustaría seguir aprendiendo a sombrear

[@habibayousafzai3726]

Yessss yesss a biggg yesss

[@miracleosarogie1165]

Please make a longer video... I got lost in it 😢

[@anandiprema.]

Hello! First of all, love your videos! 10:02 I do not know what is my fault. But always a tapping the grey circle, the circle got the color I have in this moment chosen. Do you have an idea what happened ? I really love your videos; I've learned so much from them. They’re so well-made, clear, and easy to understand. Honestly, I don’t even need any more brushes-I’ve so many already-but I bought yours anyway as a way to thank you for your work. Many thanks, very good job!

[@20tessyluv]

Great video yes please do a shading video❤😊😊

[@lifewithtaleesi]

Shading video please & thank you for this one! 😊

[@nazaninmirrasouli-zz7mo]

Yes,pleaze

[@violettiplady3113]

Yes please shading video

[@shortie.artshop]

I just found out about tip #5! haha! great help for the other tips, I had a different view and usage for the techniques. Yes please on the shading video! :D you are great @genevieve :)

[@chrisvalentin6644]

Uhhh yes🙏 a shading video

[@CoolZack94]

Genevieve's Design Studio When I First got my ipad I was so excited to actually start drawing, it was a big step up from tracing. But it turned out I started not liking drawing on my ipad bc it was overwhelming for me. Now these days I prefer drawing on paper with a pencil and inking and coloring. It turns out I'm a much better artist when it comes to drawing on paper than a tablet.

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

That's so interesting! I'm glad you figured out what works best for YOU. Honestly, I think I'm the same. So funny I ended up with a digital art KZbin channel haha 😅

[@Leonard_Davinci]

Hi, Zack… know exactly what you mean! The flow and spontaneity changes on an iPad. And there are so many Procreate menus to NAVIGATE through, it is definitely overwhelming. Truly… I almost gave up! That said, 90%+ of my artwork is now done on the iPad. It was a huge learning curve, and there is still plenty to learn. I so enjoy and appreciate being able to instantly “undo” 1 or 2 or 20+ of the last things I drew or shaded. I also really REALLY appreciate being able to “cut off” a leg, arm, eye, mouth, or whatever, and move it slightly over or up or down. OR resize it. In other words, once I understood the POWER of layers, I was hooked! I slowly began to discover that digital drawing with layers actually gave me more freedom. Example; this morning.I did not like the hand position of 1 of the women I was drawing. So I created a new layer on top of the original hand. It took me over an hour to get the new hand the way I wanted. But I was willing to TRY to alter it because it barely affected the original drawing. Then, of course, I decided to change the iris and pupils of the eyes AND give the woman a bigger smile. That took less than 10 minutes each and not because I’m a fast artist. But that’s the power of procreate and layers. I created 1 new layer for the eyeballs and mouth. (when I first started with Procreate, I drew the eyes and mouth on separate layers). By creating a new layer on top of the original, it took less than 15 minutes to do both of those 2 changes. And last but not least, Genevieve’s early videos were my most favorite ones when I started learning Procreate! She was the only 1 subscribed to! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@charitywilloughby5534]

Shadow❤

[@lifemoreefficient4476]

I know this has nothing to do with particular video, but you've shown how to draw certain fabrics before, can you do a video of how to draw fringe and create a fringe brush? I've been looking all over YT and nobody has a decent video on it.

[@GenevievesDesignStudio]

Oh, that's an interesting idea! I'd have to practice first 😅