In this post, you’ll learn how to create these handmade Vine Brushes in Procreate to add a personal touch to your designs! Whether you’re decorating ornaments, creating borders, or making sellable brush sets, this tutorial will guide you through every step – from sketching your shapes to adjusting brush settings. Plus, I’ll show you how to use your brushes in a composition to showcase their potential for selling or personal use.
Watch the Tutorial
If you’re a see it on “paper” person, keep reading below. Otherwise, check out this quick video tutorial in my new iPad Art Break Series on Youtube:
The Steps
1. Set Up Your Canvas. Start with a square canvas in Procreate (3000 x 3000 pixels works great). For best results, use pure black for your brush shapes. Sketch your design using a brush like the Rough Inking Brush from my FREE Everything Bagel Brush Set or any brush you prefer. Create simple repeating shapes like leaves, stars, or vines that can form the foundation of your brush.
2. Save Your Brush Shape. Once your shape is ready, tap the Actions menu, choose Share, and save your sketch as a JPEG. This will be used to create your custom brush.
3. Create Your Brush. Go to the Brush Library in Procreate and tap the + icon to create a new brush. Under the Shape section, tap Edit, then Import Photo, and select your saved shape. Adjust the source settings by two-finger tapping to invert the black and white areas. This tells Procreate which parts of the brush will be solid and transparent.
4. Adjust Brush Settings. Fine-tune your brush settings to create the desired effect:
- Stroke Path: Adjust the spacing to control how far apart your shapes appear.
- Shape Rotation: Enable rotation to make your shapes follow your strokes or scatter for a playful effect.
- Apple Pencil: Set opacity and size dynamics to suit your style.
Duplicate your brush to create variations without starting from scratch.
5. Experiment with New Brushes. Try creating brushes with different themes, like leaves, snowflakes, or Art Nouveau-inspired patterns. Save each new shape and adjust its settings to make a cohesive set of brushes.
6. Use Your Brushes in a Composition. Test your brushes by using them in a composition. For example, create simple ornament shapes and use your brushes to decorate them. This not only helps you refine your brushes but also creates beautiful images to showcase if you decide to sell your brush set.
WANT TO TAKE THIS FURTHER?
Want to design unique texture brushes for Procreate? This class will guide you through the entire process of creating brushes using paper, ink, and everyday objects, perfect for adding realistic effects to your digital artwork.
Create Realistic Procreate Texture Brushes
- Learn how to create scuffs, scrapes, splatters, and scratches
- Turn paper textures into dynamic Procreate brushes
- Master brush settings to customize textures for your projects
