PROCREATE Landscape DRAWING Tutorial in EASY Steps - Lakeside Bench

Introduction

This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to creating a realistic lakeside bench landscape drawing using Procreate on your iPad. Follow along to learn techniques for painting trees, water textures, and a serene bench view. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to enhance your skills, this tutorial is designed to make the process easy and enjoyable.

Step 1: Setting Up Your Canvas

• Open Procreate on your iPad.
• Create a new canvas:
  • Tap the "+" icon.
  • Choose a size suitable for landscape drawing (e.g., 2732 x 2048 pixels).
• Select a background color:
  • Use a light blue or light grey to simulate the sky.

Step 2: Sketching the Basic Layout

• Use a light pencil brush to sketch the main elements:
  • Outline the bench in the foreground.
  • Draw the horizon line where the lake meets the sky.
  • Add trees and other features in the background.
• Keep your lines light to allow for adjustments later.

Step 3: Creating the Base Colors

• Choose your color palette based on the colors provided:
  • Example colors:
    • Bench: 90947e
    • Water: 47605b
    • Trees: 486561
• Fill in the base colors for:
  • The bench
  • The water
  • The trees

Step 4: Adding Details to the Bench

• Use a smaller brush to add details:
  • Shade the bench with darker tones to create depth.
  • Add highlights using lighter shades.
  • Incorporate texture by using a textured brush for wood grain.

Step 5: Painting the Water

• Select a soft brush and start layering colors:
  • Use darker hues near the edges for depth.
  • Blend lighter colors towards the center to create reflections.
• Add ripples and waves using a fine brush to mimic movement.

Step 6: Detailing the Trees

• Use a variety of green shades from your palette:
  • Layer darker greens for the shadows.
  • Use lighter greens and yellows for highlights.
• Add texture to the leaves by varying brush sizes.

Step 7: Final Touches

• Add any additional elements such as:
  • Grass or flowers around the bench.
  • Reflections in the water for realism.
• Adjust brightness and contrast to enhance colors.

Conclusion

You have now completed your lakeside bench landscape drawing in Procreate! Remember to save your artwork and consider sharing it on social media. For further practice, explore other tutorials on painting skies, water, and textures to expand your skills. Happy drawing!