Procreate Halftone Texture

Week 2 ends with a bold texture shift. In Day 10 of 20 Days of Procreate Play, Claire Makes Things introduces halftone textures, a classic print technique that creates depth, contrast, and gradients using dots instead of smooth shading. You’ll explore how to: Use halftone brushes for shading and blending Create optical depth with dots instead of gradients Apply multiply layers for print-style contrast Shift textures slightly for a retro, imperfect feel Combine halftones with clean line details This lesson is all about intentional imperfection and learning how texture choices alone can completely change the mood and style of an illustration. 👉 Watch the full class Dive deeper in Finding Your Style with Textures in Procreate on Skillshare: https://skl.sh/4r4pn46 ✏️ 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 What halftones are (and why they matter) 00:31 Print history & retro context 01:39 Halftones as optical illusion 02:06 Imperfect vs built-in halftone brushes 02:38 Using multiply for subtle contrast 03:39 Blending halftones into existing color 04:47 Selective shading for clarity 06:05 Separating texture for independent movement 06:40 Adding minimal graphic details 07:36 Finishing with a bold, retro background #ProcreatePlay #HalftoneTexture #RetroIllustration #ProcreateTextures #DigitalIllustration #SkillshareChallenge #IllustrationStyle