Take a simple still life reference and turn it into bold, colorful artwork that’s anything but still.
In this playful Art Maker’s Club tutorial, you’ll learn how to create a loose, expressive still life in Procreate using scribbles, splotches, layered textures, bold color, and wonderfully imperfect marks.
We’ll start with a simple still life reference photo, then transform it into something full of energy, personality, and life. Along the way, I’ll show you how changing the way you hold your Apple Pencil can completely change the marks you make, helping you loosen up your digital drawing style and discover a more intuitive way to create.
This is a low-pressure, exploratory project where precision can take a back seat. We’ll embrace playful mark-making, overlapping sketch lines, expressive brushwork, and happy little accidents as we build a colorful final piece together.
And if working from reference isn’t your thing? I’ll also share examples of how this same approach can be used to create artwork entirely from imagination.
loosen up your digital drawing style
create expressive marks using different Apple Pencil grips
use scribbles, splotches, and textures to build lively artwork
transform a simple reference photo into a bold creative piece
work more intuitively in Procreate with less pressure to be precise
create loose, colorful artwork full of personality
This tutorial is perfect if you tend to overthink your art, love colorful expressive artwork, or want a more playful, intuitive way to create in Procreate.
iPad
Procreate
Apple Pencil
Everything else you need is included with Art Maker’s Club membership, including the Procreate brushes used in this lesson.
Whether you go month-to-month or all-in for the year, every plan unlocks the same creative tools, inspiring lessons, and a community ready to cheer you on. Annual plans offer the best deal and keep your creative practice going strong, all year long.