In this tutorial, we'll explore light, shadow & shading by drawing this shadowy skull illustration with a luminant candle! This tutorial will help get you familiar with blend modes, alpha lock, clipping masks and so much more! Plus, I've included a series of bonus lessons to help you take the next step beyond following tutorials to create artwork that is uniquely your own. Let's get shadowy and spooky!
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Procreate File
See how I set up my layers including when I used clipping masks, blend modes, and adjusted layer opacity. Watch my time-lapse and get a closer look at the art!
Color Palette
Selecting colors not your strong suit? Follow along using the exact colors I'm using with this palette you can install right into Procreate.
Unique Reference Photos
No need to scour the internet searching for those perfect reference photos. I've provided a set of skull reference photos with different angles and views for you to work with!
Bonus Lesson
Beyond the Basic Skull
With this series of bonus lessons, I'll show you a behind-the-scenes look at how I create stylized artwork. I give you a candid look at my drawing process to go from a basic run-of-the-mill skull to something more interesting. These lessons will help you learn how to take the next step beyond following tutorials to create artwork that is uniquely your own.
Member Artwork Made from this Tutorial
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Draw this Shadowy Skull
In this tutorial, we'll explore light, shadow & shading by drawing this shadowy skull illustration with a luminant candle! This tutorial will help get you familiar with blend modes, alpha lock, clipping masks and so much more!
Peek at the Lessons!
Shadowy Skull Illustration
In this lesson, I'll walk you through how to create this shadowy skull illustration.
Introduction
Download the .Procreate File + Color Palette
Start with a Sketch
Shapes, Details and Texture
Shadows and Reflected Light
Glow Effect and Working with Blend Modes
Share your Skull Artwork!
Bonus: Beyond the Basic Skull
With this series of bonus lessons, I'll show you a behind-the-scenes look at how I create stylized artwork. These lessons will help you learn how to take the next step beyond following tutorials to create artwork that is uniquely your own.
Introduction
Tracing & Making Observations (Download the Reference Photos)