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Procreate Skillshare
Published: February 23, 2026
Video Description
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
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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
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