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From video: 20 Days of Procreate Play | Day 16: Texture Brushes for Beginners
Published: February 23, 2026

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Want your Procreate illustrations to stop looking flat? On Day 16 of 20 Days of Procreate Play, we’re learning how to add texture, shading, and dimension in Procreate using halftone brushes, grain brushes, Alpha Lock, and selection tools, all inside a simple birthday cake illustration. This beginner-friendly Procreate tutorial will show you: ✔ How to use halftone brushes for subtle background texture ✔ How to add shading with Alpha Lock in Procreate ✔ How to layer grain brushes for realistic dimension ✔ How to control texture placement using the selection tool ✔ How to make flat digital art look more tactile and professional If you’ve ever wondered how illustrators make their Procreate artwork feel more textured and alive, this lesson breaks it down step-by-step. Ready to go deeper into texture brushes and build more dimensional illustrations? 👉 Watch the full class from Claire Makes Things on Skillshare here: https://skl.sh/4rYqDpA ✏️ Explore Skillshare Live Sessions → https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtqQYNGG0ZFeALwrYz1h9OhePt7_bJRzy&si=gpxadUpKq2Yv34Uv 📩 Subscribe for daily art exercises & creative practice tips. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapter Guide 00:00 Procreate Canvas Setup 00:32 Adding Halftone Background Texture 01:33 Using the Selection Tool for Clean Shapes 02:12 Building a Layered Cake Illustration 03:10 Using Alpha Lock for Texture in Procreate 04:55 Drawing Frosting with Shape Fill 06:11 Adding Decorative Details 07:29 Composition Tips (Adding a Fork) 08:26 Shading with Grain Brushes 09:15 Using Selection Tool for Controlled Texture 10:19 Adding Depth to Flat Objects #ProcreateTutorial #ProcreateArt #TextureBrushes #HowToUseProcreate #ProcreateBeginner #DigitalIllustration #iPadDrawing #ProcreateShading #HalftoneBrush #GrainBrush #IllustrationTips #20DaysOfProcreatePlay #Skillshare