Digital Watercolors in Procreate – Orchids by Sandra Mejia

In this class, I’ll teach you how to paint an orchid using digital watercolors in Procreate. You’ll learn my step-by-step technique so that, afterward, you can apply it to whatever subject matter you choose.

In this class, you will learn the following:

• How to work from reference pictures and use the liquify tool to make them fit your style
• How to layer different colors, textures, and brush strokes to create a controlled watercolor technique that resembles painting wet on dry.
• How to enhance your drawing after it’s done

Step-by-step instructions:

• Setting up your canvas
• Installing your brushes and color palettes
• Preparing your reference images
• Creating the watercolor paper texture effect
• Painting the different elements
• Layering colors, details, and brush strokes to create the watercolor effect
• Adding the finishing details

This class is suited for all levels. If you’re a beginner, you can learn the whole process, and if you’re a pro, you can learn how I create my watercolor effects and how my brushes perform.

For this class, you will need the following:

• iPad with the Procreate app installed
• Preferably an Apple Pencil so you can take full advantage of the brush pressure sensitivity capabilities