Make Your Drawings Realistic: Master 3D Techniques in Mixed Media & Procreate

Do you want to make your artwork look realistic? Join me in this class and learn 3D realistic art techniques in Mixed Media and digital painting in Procreate to add depth and interest to your art!

Realistic drawing techniques in mixed media and Procreate online Skillshare art class

In this class, I’ll share my secrets of adding texture, shadow, and contrast to turn a flat drawing or painting into beautiful 3D artwork. We’ll use watercolor techniques and pencils to make realistic drawings and explore the basic rules of creating an illusion on paper.

In Procreate, we will use digital techniques, symmetry tool, and custom brushes to add depth and dimension.

I’ve included all the sketches to save time if you want to follow along with my examples. We’ll begin with a Leaf Study and then create a Vintage Postcard, Shiny Ladybug, Decor Apple and a Pomegranate.

Realistic watercolor and colored pencil drawing of a pomegranate slice with botanical shadows

Close-up of a realistic ladybug drawing on light background with green foliage

Sketchbook paper with a vibrant color study for ladybug illustration

Pomegranate slice drawn in colored pencil and watercolor with crisp highlights and shadows

Macro detail of ladybug head drawn with black and red pencils

Vintage pink apple sketch on toned paper with dramatic botanical lighting

Ladybug drawing with surrounding greenery and color swatches

Close-up of apple drawing showing reflective shading on toned paper

Colored pencil drawing of pomegranate and abstract color swatches

Close-up pomegranate seed detail with textured paper grain

Realistic pomegranate sketch with added shadows and floral elements

Detailed view of colored pencil and watercolor pomegranate seeds with high contrast and texture

You will need some

Pencils
Watercolors
White gouache

if you work traditionally.

If you prefer digital workflow in the second part of the class, we’ll work on the iPad in the Procreate app and create a Vintage Moth. Of course, you can use any other software!

Digital Painting in Procreate

Close-up of a realistic pencil shading study on an iPad screen, surrounded by red and teal botanical props.

A detailed moth illustration in Procreate, showing textured shading and realistic color blending techniques.

Digital moth artwork on iPad with natural props, demonstrating 3D depth using soft shading.

Hero image of moth artwork on iPad for the Realistic Drawing Skillshare class with stylus nearby.

Top-down view of a Procreate artwork demonstrating advanced shading and mixed media realism.

Artistic composition showing a digital illustration in Procreate with pencil-style texture and depth.

This class is for you if you’re an illustrator, artist, or designer and want to add realism to your artwork.

This class is for all levels. If you’re a beginner, you’ll learn exciting tricks to add to your creative practice. If you’re professional, you’ll find some fresh tips to add to your creative arsenal.

Lessons Include: