Watercolor Starfish Tutorial for Procreate (step-by-step)

In this video, I will show you how to make this simple watercolor starfish painting step-by-step in Procreate using ink and watercolor brushes. That way you will be able to follow along with me and recreate this artwork.

This video is meant for beginners (level 2) who have some knowledge of the Procreate app. I will be using Procreate 5.3 on my iPad Pro (12.9 inch), but feel free to use any medium of your choice to follow along.

My canvas size is 8 by 10 inches, 300 dpi and sRGB.

⭐ There is also a free traceable available for you here.

⭐ Get the watercolor and ink brush pack I am using here.

Please note that the watercolor starfish traceable is for personal use only as the copyright remains with Color with Kendi. Please DO NOT SELL anything you make from this tutorial unless it is completely different.

CHAPTERS/TIME STAMPS:

Intro to Starfish Painting in Procreate 00:00

Step 1: Open the paper texture canvas 00:54

Step 2: Insert the traceable 1:22

Step 3: Cut out the color palette + move the traceable 2:06

Step 4: Reduce the opacity of the traceable 2:42

Step 5: Paint the starfish base colors 3:36

Step 6: Add more pigment using a clipping mask in Procreate 5:49

Step 7: Add ink splatter using a clipping mask 8:02

Step 8: Add outlines and details 9:20

Step 9: Adjust the outline colors (optional) 12:50

Step 10: Paint the water droplets 14:08

Step 11: Add details to the droplets 14:55

Shadows: 16:33

Parting Notes: 17:52

If you have any questions regarding the content in this video, feel free to leave a comment on the YouTube video and I will get back to you as soon as I can!

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Cheers,

Kendi (from Color with Kendi)

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