How to use watercolour brushes in Procreate - an intro to AquaReal 2 Texture Edition

In this two part tutorial we’ll first explore all the brushes included in AquaReal 2, including their intended use and tips for getting the most out of them. Then we dive into painting a lovely ceramic jug where you’ll get a feel for using the brushes in an actual painting.
AquaReal 2 Texture Edition - Procreate Watercolour Brushset available at www.lisaglanz.com
00:00 - Intro
01:29 - PART ONE: Brush Overview
01:56 - Sketchers & Detail Brushes
05:11 - Painting Bruhses
13:31 - Clipping Mask Textures
19:54 - Blenders
25:34 - Texture Stamps
28:18 - PART TWO: Let's Paint
32:45 - Painting the body of the jug
36:00 - Adding splotches on a clipping mask
38:48 - Painting the handle
43:26 - Applying water blooms
47:28 - Painting the floral pattern
55:06 - Adding shadow
1:02:10 - Adding detail
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[@user-cc5kx3ch4q]

I want to warn you that Lisa's brushes are addictive; once you buy them, it’s difficult to stop making future purchases))) So far this is my second day of using this set and I’m very happy that I bought them. These are the most realistic watercolor brushes you can find. Thank you so much, Lisa!

[@Lisaglanz]

Haha!! 😂 Maybe I need a warning label on my products 😅❤️ Best compliment!!! 🙏 Thank you SO much for your incredible comments and feedback, I'm so happy you are enjoying the brushes! Thank you for taking the time to leave such great feedback. Happy painting!

[@sohasalama3129]

I totally agree !! every few month I visit her site to explore more brushes and i end up buying a new set ! 😂

[@jolenzart8850]

I totally feel this… *shopping next set noises*

[@thebirdartistscottage]

Lisa, you are brilliant! Not only do you make incredibly good products but your support is off the chart! I can’t even begin to say how many brush sets I’ve purchased in the past and because there were no supporting materials, I could never get the results I hoped for. Your documents and tutorials and videos have changed all that. I love, love, love your brushes and through your teaching, I am able to apply your tools to create artwork that I feel good about. Great job! I can’t wait to put these brushes to good use! With love from Oregon!

[@Lisaglanz]

That's the best compliment ever!! To know you find the supporting material so useful and that it helps you create your own artwork you love is literally the best thing I could read!! Thank you so much for taking the time to give me your feedback, reading your comment has made my day 😘 Wishing you many happy hours of creating!❤️

[@Christina24life]

I don’t know how you do it but you make the most beautiful brushes. Seriously the best watercolour brushes I’ve ever purchased.

[@Lisaglanz]

Wow, thank you! Your amazing comment means a lot 🤗❤️ Super happy you love the new set 😊

[@chezlalonde]

1000000% agreed! I have all of Lisa's brushes! Love them all!

[@Christina24life]

@@chezlalonde right? Totally changed my digital art game forever.

[@thegreatdandini1000]

Just got these brushes and they are awesome and complement the previous AquaReal brushes perfectly. Lisa you have somehow managed to take the complexity out of the process whilst still being able to optimize the results. Amazing brushes and as ever you have thought out everything to the last detail to make the creative experience so wonderful without being caught up in technical mumbo that can be evident in other packs that are out there. As ever Lisa - you are a star ! 👏 x

[@Lisaglanz]

Wow Steven!! You've kind of left me speechless!! I so appreciate your thoughtful comment and incredible feedback. Thank you so much for taking the time, it means a lot!

[@lavenderknits6990]

Your Procreate watercolour brushes are by far the best I've seen. The effects are so realistic. The workflow makes so much sense as if painting with real paint.

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much! Your incredible feedback means a lot ❤️🤗

[@graceminton8865]

I purchased these brushes and then did a class with someone else and ended up using these. Then saw the link to this class. Both the brush set and the class are amazing. You can see and hear the experience of real water colour come through. I am so looking forward to doing more and more. And, if you offer more classes like this jug one, I will be there. So great to learn by following along in the file you provide.

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much for sharing that!! Your amazing feedback means the world, and reading how much you enjoy the brushes and tutorial makes my day, thank you!! ❤️ I'm hoping to do more tutorials very soon x

[@mycozysanctuary]

Wow! Lisa you have really knocked these watercolor brushes out of the park. So awesome!! I’m on my way to purchase them.

[@Lisaglanz]

Yay! So happy to read your comment! Thank you so much xx 🤗

[@smailib]

This is your best set yet, Lisa! I watched this tute when I first bought it, but after using it a bit I realized I needed to come back and take notes to catch all the little tips & tricks you use for each brush- better with flicks, drags, or circular strokes, whether to use as smudge or reg brush, on which layer, etc. I learn best by writing a detailed account and following your steps. Then I better understand how to manipulate the brushes do what I want. The one small flaw I found with AquaReal 1 was not being able to vary the intensity/transparency of the all-rounder with either pressure or tilt. I’m still mystified by the Procreate brush studio, so I gave up trying to adjust it myself. The universal brush in this set does EXACTLY what I wanted! When I saw that, I bought AquaReal 2 immediately. I’m looking forward to learning all the ins and outs of this set. I have 9 other Procreate watercolor sets (too many!), but haven’t yet found a watercolor “baby bear”. I’m hoping AquaReal 2 is it! Thanks for taking the time to make this-if you want to make more, I’ll watch them!

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much!! I'm so happy you are enjoying the new brushes! That's a great way to learn and get the most out of the brushes 🤗, I wanted to show the intention of each and then pass that on so you can find a workflow that suits your style. Thank you for the detailed feedback and lovely comments, I really appreciate it so much! Hope you will continue to enjoy exploring the set. Happy painting ❤️

[@palomarodrigo5159]

No existe nadie en este planeta con el talento de Lisa! Felicitaciones !!!!! ❤

[@Lisaglanz]

Awww! Thank you so much! I really appreciate that xx❤️🤗

[@Katerina-vm2ok]

Bought the brushes as I have the first set as well…love them! The tutorial was a great plus as it helps us to understand how to use these brushes. I love watercolor and learning digital watercolor is so much fun and I find it useful. Thank-you Lisa for another wonderful brush set! 😊

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much! I'm so glad the tutorial was helpful! I really appreciate you being a customer 🤗❤️ Happy creating!

[@user-on1fq6bx8o]

Hi Lisa :) Thank You for this I did not take time to watch anything just bought them there and then as always he he having now checked them all out Amazing as always and a first class product thank you and have a great day...Sam :) X

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you Sam! Really appreciate your super kind comment (and your faith in my products!!). Hope you enjoy exploring the set further 😊

[@TierraPrints]

Insuperable, watercolor brushes just can't get better than these, THANKS LISA!💞

[@Lisaglanz]

Wow! Thank you so much! So glad you like them xx 🤗❤️

[@traceygarner4882]

wow absolutely love these brushes thank you Lisa x

[@Lisaglanz]

Yay!! Thank you so much! Super happy you're enjoying them xx

[@LadislavSzolik]

The brush set feels so smooth to paint with. Very nice work! And I love the background noise in your video. Specially the birds.❤

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much for your great comments! So glad you're enjoying using the brushes! I love the birds in my garden too! Their song fills my office everyday which is amazing 😊

[@user-ty4vf9ub5q]

Amazing watercolor brushes!!! Love, Love, LOVE!

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much!! Super happy you love the brushes!!

[@ranacallas]

I love those brushes…thank you so much!

[@Lisaglanz]

You are so welcome! So glad you're enjoying them. Happy creating!

[@IrynaBoehland]

Just purchased the brushes! Thank you for them and the tutorial, Lisa!

[@Lisaglanz]

Yay!! It's a great pleasure! Thank you so much for being a customer xx I really appreciate it!

[@margoa619]

I’m in love with these brushes already! So simple. Love the pdf painting guides, too! Thanks Lisa!

[@Lisaglanz]

Fantastic!!! Super happy you love them xx Glad you find the guide helpful 🤗

[@andreasart1417]

Wonderful - brush set and art piece. Another good one 🥰

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your lovely comments! 🤗

[@tracystenhouse7693]

Fantastic tutorial ,Lisa. Thankyou. Will definitely buy this brush set.

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!

[@ingab4378]

Thank you for your (always) amazing work. You are so gifted. Thank you, your wonderful brushes inspire me so much 💚

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much, that really means a lot xx And thank you for your ongoing support, I really appreciate it! ❤️

[@ingab4378]

@@Lisaglanz I appreciate your sensitive, very caring way of explaining your fantastic tools. It is always a great pleasure for me to follow your tutorials. The gift you give us is extraordinary 💚

[@titaakiyoshi]

lovely....adorable.......Lisa you r amazing.

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that! ❤️🤗

[@merviart]

These seem like very realistic brushes. Very nice textures and watercolor-y finish!

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much 😀 Appreciate your comment!

[@63mona]

Thank you Lisa :)

[@Lisaglanz]

Great pleasure! 🤗❤️

[@jconthern]

I just purchased these from your website, I have the Aqua Real 1 and they are fantastic. I can't wait to play with these new brushes. Likewise, I think these are one of the best and more realistic watercolor brushes for procreate available right now, and believe me I have purchased lots of brushes already. Also, lovely tutorial, Thanks!

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you so much for your amazing comments, I really appreciate it! Reading your feedback really means a lot, thank you!

[@kylielandrigan7561]

love love love

[@Lisaglanz]

Thank you xx🤗❤️

[@Christina24life]

Woohoo new watercolour brushes

[@Lisaglanz]

Yay!! Glad you're excited about the new brushes!! 🤗❤️

[@JohnM605]

If you want watercolor tools that work for illustration and texture, stop collecting brushes and just get these tools because they just work for professional results They may not make you a creative Lisa Glanz, but you will get closer ... just find your style and be happy. That goes for all the other brush tool sets as well. Nice products. Thanks Lisa.

[@Lisaglanz]

Wow! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your amazing feedback. Means a lot to me 🤗

[@ram47863]

Thankyou

[@Lisaglanz]

You’re welcome 😊

[@kaylamoss291]

Hi! I’m looking at the AquaReal original set and at the AquaReal 2. Is the sequel set better than the original? Or do they complement each other? Do the sets have different brushes? I don’t know which one to purchase. Thank you 😊

[@Lisaglanz]

Those are great questions 🤗 The original AquaReal set is based on classic watercolour finish which is more even toned and refined. It has everything you need to create beautiful paintings. The new AquaReal 2 set also has everything you need but is more textured which includes canvases that are more grungy in texture and have a higher contrast. The set also includes blenders specifically designed to create interesting bleeds and seeps which can add to a more "messy" textured look if that's more your style. The sets have all new brushes, no repeats. They can be used together or independently. So it depends on your preferred style of painting 😊 If you like more textured results with watermarks and granulation, then the new textured AquaReal will be great for that.

[@melissalovesart]

Love these, as usual 😊 I just can’t find the jug color palette for some reason

[@melissalovesart]

Never mind! Found it, I must’ve already exported it when I first got the set, it was hiding 🙈.

[@Lisaglanz]

Yay! Glad you are all sorted. Soooo happy you are enjoying the brushes! Happy painting xx

[@fitrisyamsun2163]

hello Lisa, can you make a tutorial about how to use repeating pattern template with this aquareal brush set?

[@Lisaglanz]

That's a GREAT tut idea! I'll add it to my list 🤗

[@jenyjenn9347]

can you design a brush pack that looks like you made paper cuts like with collage? :)

[@Lisaglanz]

Thanks so much for your suggestion, I'll definitely keep that in mind and add it to my list of possible packs!

[@fitriawati5488]

Is the texture paper included in your brush pack?

[@Lisaglanz]

Yes absolutely! The collection includes 5 premium canvases with various paper textures 😊

[@annkosunny]

Hi Lisa , I am from Thailand, and I have bought your aquarel 1 and 2 , it’s wonderful brushes, but if I could learn it more to draw like the girl you have painted in the showcase of the brushes, I am beginner and would like to draw like you , I have been trying for a while but it’s kind a difficult for me , so… do you have some courses for this ? Please let me know, Thank you

[@Lisaglanz]

Hi!! So glad you're enjoying the brushes! I have several classes on my website, however they don't cover drawing the girl specifically but include techniques etc that you can apply to your work. I'll include the link in case you want to have a look: www.lisaglanz.com/courses/ I also have a few drawing tutorials on my KZbin channel, not sure if you've had a chance to look. The beginning stages of learning to draw can be frustrating, and seem like you are not improving. But keep going, I promise if you practice very often you will definitely improve and also develop a style unique to you ❤️🤗

[@annkosunny]

@@Lisaglanz thank you Lisa, i have been watching them , my skill is like nursery so would like to learn more and more , especially kind of drawing the girl in aquarelle's cover. Maybe you will have totorial ,😊❤️

[@jenyjenn9347]

i have the aqua pack 1, what are the differences?

[@Lisaglanz]

That's a great question 😊 The new AquaReal 2 set is more textured which includes canvases that are more grungy texture and have a higher contrast. The set also includes blenders specifically designed to create interesting bleeds and seeps which can add to a more "messy" textured look if that's more your style. I've also included 6 background washes for quickly adding a wash to an area. The original set has more traditional effects with refined texture. It has a balanced variety of brushes that has everything you need to achieve realistic results that are classic and refined. AquaReal 2 answers the needs of artist who prefer a more textured finish in their watercolour. So it depends on your style and what kind of look you want to achieve. Hope that answers your question!

[@alessandropolicarpo]

Please do a version of your brushes for Photoshop ç.ç

[@Lisaglanz]

I really wish I could, but sadly I just can't seem to get the same results in Adobe Photoshop. I use many nuanced settings in Procreate which Adobe Photoshop lacks so the results aren't to my liking unfortunately.