A Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: Landscapes & Plein Air

This digital edition of A Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: Landscapes & Plein Air is a complete PDF download for artists who want to explore landscape painting and plein air methods on the iPad. It is available instantly after purchase and works with the reading apps and devices you already own.

Created by 3dtotal Publishing, the guide opens with an introduction by BAFTA-award-winning art director Mike McCain before moving into ten illustrated tutorials from practicing artists. The focus is on turning outdoor observation, photo reference, and imagination into finished Procreate paintings.

Whether you are new to Procreate or a more experienced user, this book explains how to use brushes, layers, and adjustment tools to capture natural light, color, and movement.

Book Overview

A Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: Landscapes & Plein Air is an instructional art book from 3dtotal Publishing, first published in the United Kingdom in 2023. The book was designed as a companion for Procreate users who want to move into environment art and plein-air painting.

The structure includes a Getting Started section that highlights Procreate tools, followed by a Quick Tips section for locating and using the tools you need. Ten tutorial chapters show how different artists create an environment step by step, using approaches based on real-life observation, photo reference, imagination, or a mix of all three.

The back of the book contains a guide to downloadable resources, a glossary, and a tool directory.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• An introduction by BAFTA-award-winning art director Mike McCain on the landscape-painting path and plein-air practice.
• Ten step-by-step Procreate tutorials covering environments, landscapes, and architecture.
• Guidance on capturing natural light, color, and movement in outdoor scenes.
• Direction on using Procreate brushes, layers, adjustments, blend modes, and brush settings.
• Tips for working from real-life observation, photo reference, and imagination.
• A downloadable resources guide, glossary, and tool directory.

Why This Book Matters

Plein-air painting has a long history in art education, and this book brings that tradition into the digital age. Procreate turns the iPad into a portable sketchbook, making it possible to paint outdoors without carrying paints and easels.

3dtotal Publishing is an established art instruction publisher. The book continues its series of practical guides for digital artists and supports painters who want to develop a personal approach to environment art.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping and no printed copy will be sent. Access is available immediately after purchase.

The PDF can be read on desktop computers, tablets, mobile phones, and compatible reading applications, including appropriate Kindle apps. Use your usual PDF reader or ebook app to open the file on the device that suits your creative workflow.

FAQ

How do I get access after purchase?
Your download link is made available instantly after checkout. You can save the PDF to your device and open it whenever you are ready.

Will a physical book be shipped?
No. This listing is for a digital PDF edition only, so no physical item will be delivered.

Is the PDF compatible with my device?
The file works with common PDF and ebook readers, including Kindle apps, tablets, desktop software, and mobile reading apps.

Add A Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: Landscapes & Plein Air to your digital library and begin your plein-air painting practice on the iPad.

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