Lettering and Illustration in Procreate: Create ornamental compositions step by step
Shades
A course by Macarena Chomik , Illustrator and Lettering Specialist
About the video: Shades
Overview
“To begin, you'll see how to add shadows to your project to create a sense of depth and highlight your layered work. ”
In this video lesson Macarena Chomik addresses the topic: Shades, which is part of the Domestika online course: Lettering and Illustration in Procreate: Create ornamental compositions step by step. Discover how to join Lettering and Illustration in Procreate. .
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we'll see how to add shadows to your project. Let's get started. In the introductory lesson to Procreate, I showed you that one of my favorite brushes was the Noise Blush, which you can find in the materials section of Procreate. This is the brush we'll be using for the shadows. We'll be adding shadows then in all the parts where there is an overlap of elements, that is, in those parts where one of the elements steps, so to speak, to another. What I'm going to do then is create a new clipping mask on each layer. Like this. to be able to separate the shadows from the details ...”
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Course summary for: Lettering and Illustration in Procreate: Create ornamental compositions step by step
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Category
Calligraphy & Typography, Illustration -
Software
Procreate -
Areas
Digital Drawing, Digital Illustration, Digital Lettering, Lettering

Macarena Chomik
A course by Macarena Chomik
Macarena Chomik is a prominent illustrator and lettering specialist from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Throughout her career, she has masterfully blended the art of lettering with illustration, creating unique compositions that reflect her innate talent and passion for design. From a young age, Macarena showed a genuine interest in drawing and painting, which led her to become self-taught. Her journey into the world of lettering began at age 12, when she found an article that sparked her curiosity and marked the beginning of her professional career. Over time, she has perfected her technique, combining traditional methods with digital tools like Procreate, which has allowed her to explore new creative possibilities.
Inspired by great figures like Van Gogh and the visual richness of botanical encyclopedias, Macarena has successfully integrated these influences into her personal style. Furthermore, film and television have played a crucial role in her artistic development, bringing freshness and dynamism to her work. Her work has been recognized on platforms like Instagram, where she shares her creations and connects with a global audience. Macarena Chomik continues to expand her horizons, always aiming to innovate and convey her love of art through each project.
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- Level: Beginner
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