Here’s my process for sketching a cute character in Procreate! Set Up Your Canvas Open Procreate and create a 5000px x 3500px, 300 dpi  canvas. Go to Actions > Add > Insert a Photo  and place a doll reference on your canvas. (Get a free pack of references here ) Move your reference to the side and add a new layer  for your sketch. The Sketching Process I like to work in three passes : First pass  → Use loose, simple lines and shapes and capture the head, features, and pose. Don't be perfect!...

(I timed it- this takes about 15 seconds once you know the steps!) Ready to make your digital paint strokes look more real? This is a Procreate painting tip that will make your digital paint pop off the canvas! Think oil paint effects for Procreate with thick painterly strokes. This little Procreate oil paint tip will give you a 3D digital impasto effect that will make your digital paintings feel more real. (It’s so simple I even debated whether or not I would share this.) But just in case...

Feeling overwhelmed after opening Procreate? This simple beginner's guide walks you through the interface, canvas setup, brushes, and getting started on your first drawing.