- Interwoven—Morning Light & The Pattern of Life
- Step by Step Botanical Illustration Of A Fading Rose Branch With Blue Butterfly (In Procreate)
- Eucalyptus in Botanical Illustration
- Illustrating an Orchid in Procreate: A Quiet Practice of Observation & Watercolour
- A Quick & Easy Step-by-Step Tree Drawing for Beginners
- Seasonal Reflections – Latest Posts
- Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
- Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Journal Pages – Latest Posts
- Quiet Journal Time: Filling a Page with Geometric Patterns
- Interwoven—Morning Light & The Pattern of Life
- Step by Step Botanical Illustration Of A Fading Rose Branch With Blue Butterfly (In Procreate)
- Eucalyptus in Botanical Illustration
- Illustrating an Orchid in Procreate: A Quiet Practice of Observation & Watercolour
- A Quick & Easy Step-by-Step Tree Drawing for Beginners
- Seasonal Reflections – Latest Posts
- Journal Pages – Latest Posts
- Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Hand Illustrated Islamic Geometric Seamless Pattern (1) (Unlimited Commercial Licence Included)
A Quiet Tapestry of Form and Stillness
There is a rhythm woven into creation — a quiet cadence that unfolds in symmetry, in the whisper of repetition, and in the space between one line and the next. Just as morning light filters through leaves in gentle arcs, this hand-drawn Islamic geometric seamless pattern invites the eye to slow, to linger, and to enter into a deeper sense of harmony.
This pattern is part of a growing collection inspired by traditional motifs and created with care through a slow, thoughtful illustration process. If this pattern speaks to you, you can find all the details below — including pricing and simple steps to purchase.
Buy Now – Islamic Geometric Seamless Pattern (1) with Unlimited Commercial Licence
Click below to view pricing and option to check out. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made.
Purchase includes a high-resolution seamless pattern, 12×12 inch JPG file, at high quality 300dpi.
Terms & Licence Info
General Commercial Licence Terms
By purchasing this digital product, you are granted a non-exclusive, non-transferable commercial license to use the item in both personal and commercial projects, under the following terms:
✅ You Can:
- Use the design in unlimited commercial projects.
- Incorporate it into physical or digital products for sale (e.g. prints, packaging, fabric, stationery, websites, apps).
- Modify or combine the design with other elements to create new end products.
❌ You May Not:
- Resell, share, or redistribute the file "as is" (this includes uploading to stock sites, marketplaces, or file-sharing platforms).
- Offer the design as a standalone product, even if modified slightly (e.g. just changing colours).
- Claim the design as your own original work.
🔁 Attribution:
Attribution is not required, but always appreciated!
This pattern is part of a growing collection rooted in traditional motifs and slow-made illustration. Thanks for supporting handmade digital work!
116 Free Floral Procreate Colour Palettes
I have put together a collection of floral Procreate colour palettes that can be used with the Procreate colour picker tool.
To use them in Procreate, click on any palette from below to open a new tab with the image. Then save it on to your iPad, and add it as an image to your Procreate canvas. Then, with the colour picker tool or hex code, you can start using the exact same colour for your artwork. For details on how to do this, read the next few paragraphs. If you already know how to do this, just scroll down straight to the palettes :).
How to Add an Image in Procreate
To add an image in Procreate, start by opening your canvas and tap the wrench icon in the top left corner. From the menu, select INSERT A PHOTO and choose the palette you want to add from your iPad. Once inserted, you can resize and position the image in to a corner as needed to fit your artwork.
How to Use the Colour Picker Tool in Procreate
To use the colour-picker tool, use your finger to double-tap on the colour you want from the colour palette image. You will find that the exact colour has been selected and is shown in the top right-hand corner sample colour.
You can start painting with this colour straight away, or adding it to your Procreate colour palette first.
The other method is to just type in the hex code in the colour section as shown below:
Colour Palettes:
Palettes with Just 3-4 Colours – Use A Blender Brush Or The Smudging Tool
These palettes have 3 or 4 colours for ease of colour-picking. The colours can be blended with any blender brush or by utilising the smudge tool, similar to traditional painting colour mixing.
How to Import & Use Custom Brushes in Procreate
Procreate is a powerhouse drawing app designed for iPad, favoured by many digital artists for its intuitive interface and powerful features. One of its best features is the ability to use custom brushes—perfect for adding a unique touch to your artwork.
Whether you’ve downloaded brushes from online marketplaces like Etsy, Gumroad, Creative Market, or bought one of mine, this guide will walk you through how to import and use custom brushes in Procreate.
What Are Custom Brushes?
Custom brushes are user-created tools that go beyond Procreate’s default brush library. They can simulate anything from realistic pencils and watercolour to unique textures and special effects like glitter, smoke, or even fur.
They usually come in .brush or .brushset formats:
.brush— a single brush file..brushset— a collection of brushes bundled together.
Step-by-Step: How to Import Custom Brushes into Procreate
Method 1: Importing from the Files App (iCloud, Downloads, etc.)
- Download the Brush File
- Download your
.brushor.brushsetfile from the source. - It will usually land in your Downloads folder or iCloud Drive.
- Download your
- Open the Files App
- Navigate to the location of the brush file on your iPad.
- Tap the Brush File
- Tap the
.brushor.brushsetfile. - It will automatically open in Procreate and be imported.
- Tap the
- Locate the Brush in Procreate
- Open Procreate.
- Tap the Brush tool (paintbrush icon).
- Your new brush or brush set will appear at the top of your brush library, often in a new brush folder named after the file.
Method 2: Drag and Drop into Procreate
- Open Files and Procreate in Split View
- Use Split View to open the Files app and Procreate side by side.
- Drag the Brush File
- Locate your brush file in the Files app.
- Drag it directly into the open Procreate canvas.
- Procreate will automatically import it and display a confirmation.
How to Use Your Custom Brush
Adjust size, opacity, and brush settings as needed using the sidebar sliders or the Brush Studio.
- Open Your Brush Library
- Tap the paintbrush icon in the top right corner of Procreate.
- Select the Brush Set
- Scroll to find the newly imported brush set or brush.
- Choose the Brush
- Tap the brush you want to use.
Organising Your Brushes
- Move Brushes: Drag brushes into sets to stay organised.
- Create a New Brush Set: Tap the “+” at the top of the Brush Library.
Troubleshooting Tips
Search by the brush name if you remember it.
File won’t import?
- Make sure it’s a supported file type (
.brush,.brushset). - Ensure Procreate is updated to the latest version.
Can’t find the brush after importing?
- Check the top of the brush library.
- Buy Now – Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set with Step-by-Step Tutorials in Botanical Illustration
- Illustrating an Orchid in Procreate: A Quiet Practice of Observation & Watercolour
- Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
- Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
- Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set
Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Whether you’re a digital artist or a traditional watercolour enthusiast, this carefully crafted step-by-step PDF tutorial will guide you through painting a detailed hydrangea botanical illustration using watercolour techniques.
This is the second tutorial in the Botanical Illustration series for Procreate – designed to help you master floral painting at your own pace.
What’s Included
- A comprehensive PDF tutorial fully illustrated and easy to follow, with step-by-step instructions from sketch to finished bloom (to use in “Split View” alongside the Procreate app).
- A PNG Sketch Outline (if you want to skip the sketch part)
- Colour Palette to install in Procreate
- Reference photo to follow
- Timelapse/Speed Video of the full illustration from sketch to paint.
Designed for use with the Realistic Watercolour Brush Set for Procreate (sold separately), but works beautifully with any brush set – or even real watercolours!
See a Timelapse of the Full Illustration
This Tutorial is for:
- Digital artists using Procreate
- Traditional artists wanting to try digital techniques
- Beginners looking for a structured guide
- Experienced artists refining their botanical illustration style
- Anyone who loves painting flowers, especially hydrangeas!
How Long to Complete
6-7 hours
(It took me 6 hours and 11 minutes!)
Pair it with:
[Realistic Watercolour Brush Set for Procreate]
(Not required, but recommended for similar watercolour effects!)
Buy Now
Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Tutorial
Click below to view pricing and option to purchase. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made.
Purchase includes:
- x1 PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial
- x1 Sketch Outline
- x1 Reference Photo
- x1 Procreate Colour Palette
- x1 Timelapse/Speed Video
Realistic Watercolour Brushes Minimalist Brush Set for Procreate
Click below to view pricing and option to purchase. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made.
Purchase includes:
- x1 User Guide
- x14 Brushes
- x1 Large Canvas (5000x4000px)
- x1 Small Canvas (3500x2535px)
See Also
- Buy Now – Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set with Step-by-Step Tutorials in Botanical Illustration
- Illustrating an Orchid in Procreate: A Quiet Practice of Observation & Watercolour
- Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
- Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
- Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set
Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Bring the elegance of nature into your digital sketchbook with this ash leaf botanical illustration tutorial—designed especially for Procreate and created using the Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist exploring digital watercolour, this guided lesson will help you develop a clean, minimalistic style like real watercolour.
This in-depth PDF guide walks you through my complete process for creating a realistic botanical illustration of a green ash leaf in Procreate, using my watercolour brush set. You’ll see every stage clearly broken down — from initial sketch and colour planning to layered washes, texture, and final details.
This guide is designed for artists who prefer to work at their own pace, with high-resolution progress images and clear written explanations. It is formatted to be used in “Split View” alongside the Procreate app for easy reference while you work.
Time to complete: 6-7 hours
The ash leaf is a beautiful subject for botanical illustration thanks to its elegant structure and distinctive details. Composed of multiple slender leaflets arranged in pairs along a central stem (or rachis), the ash leaf has a graceful, feather-like form that naturally lends itself to minimalist design. Each leaflet tapers to a fine point and often features gently serrated edges and a delicate central vein, providing just the right amount of detail for watercolour texture to shine through. This combination of symmetry, variation, and organic flow makes the ash leaf both visually striking and meditative to paint—perfect for practicing layering, brush control, and subtle colour blending in digital watercolour.
What You’ll Need
To complete this illustration, you’ll first need:
- An iPad with the Procreate app
- Apple Pencil or compatible stylus
- The Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set
- The PDF Tutorial (link below)
What’s Included in the Purchase
Here’s a preview of what you’ll receive:
- x1 Step-by-Step PDF Tutorial to use in “Split View” alongside the Procreate app
- x1 Full Extracted Timelapse Video from Procreate
- x1 Colour Palette
- x1 PNG Sketch Outline
See a time-lapse of the illustration here (also included in the tutorial pack):
Ready to Get Started?
Once payment is complete, you’ll automatically receive a Dropbox link to a ZIP folder with all the files—please be sure to save them to your device so you can access them easily whenever needed.
Buy Now – Watercolour Green Ash Leaf Botanical Illustration in Procreate (1) (PDF Tutorial)
The step-by-step tutorial is available for purchase here:
Buy Now – Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set
The brush set used to create this tutorial is available for purchase here:
See Also…
- Building Depth in Procreate Watercolour Paintings
- How to Paint Realistic Watercolour in Procreate
- Step by Step Botanical Illustration Of A Fading Rose Branch With Blue Butterfly (In Procreate)
- Eucalyptus in Botanical Illustration
- Illustrating an Orchid in Procreate: A Quiet Practice of Observation & Watercolour
- 116 Free Floral Procreate Colour Palettes
- How to Import & Use Custom Brushes in Procreate
- Watercolour Hydrangea Bloom Botanical Illustration in Procreate [2] (PDF Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Procreate Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set
For artists who love the organic and textured feel of watercolour but crave the flexibility of digital tools, my first brush set for Procreate delivers an exceptional experience. This is an improved version of my original minimalist set—featuring expressive textures, dry brush strokes, splatter stamps, and enhanced watercolour effects. This set achieves the look of real watercolour after it has dried — soft edges, granulation, salt textures, and natural imperfections. Crafted from real watercolour textures and scans, these brushes give you authentic dried-watercolour character with effortless control in Procreate.
Whether you’re a beginner exploring the basics of watercolour or a seasoned illustrator looking for efficiency and realism, this set is designed to offer a seamless and inspiring workflow.
What’s Included
Sketch Brushes
- Sketch—Pencil: A simple pencil-style brush for planning and loose sketching, which also blends naturally into paint layers.
- Sketch—Watercolour Pencil: Slightly softer, with a watercolour pencil feel — good for outlines.
Filler Brushes
Designed for laying down colour with varying levels of texture.
- Filler—Soft: Gentle texture with a lighter, more even feel.
- Filler—Medium: A balanced brush with visible grain and natural variation.
- Filler—Coarse: Heavier texture, ideal for dry brush effects and expressive strokes.
Detail & Blending
- Details (Main): A controlled brush for smaller shapes, edges, and layered detail.
- Blender: Softens edges and blends colour while keeping texture intact.
Texture & Effects
- Effects—Sponge Texture: Adds irregular, organic texture similar to sponging paint on paper.
- Effects—Salt Texture: Mimics the grainy, blooming effect of salt on drying watercolour.
Splatter Stamps
Made from real watercolour splatters.
- Effects—Splatter 1
- Effects—Splatter 2
- Effects—Splatter 3
- Effects—Splatter 4
Wet Bleed
- Effects—Wet Bleed
This brush creates a soft bleed effect and only works when white is selected as the colour. It’s designed to be used subtly, adding the suggestion of moisture rather than a strong effect.
Canvas
- Textured Canvas (1 Large: 5000x4000px, and 1 Small: 3500x2535px)
Included with the brush set is a high-quality watercolour canvas designed to respond beautifully to each brush. This custom Procreate canvas recreates the texture and absorbency of real watercolour paper, making every stroke feel authentic and dynamic.
Designed for Every Artist
Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a professional illustrator, this set allows you to focus on creativity without being bogged down by complexity. The intuitive brushes and responsive canvas work together to simulate traditional watercolour techniques—without the mess or setup.
- Authentic textures and flow
- Beginner-friendly and professional-grade
- Efficient and uncluttered
- Natural blending and layering effects
- Perfect for detailed botanicals and more
Buy Now – Realistic Watercolour Brush & Canvas Set for Procreate
Click below to view pricing and option to purchase. File will be available to download instantly once payment has been made.
Purchase includes:
- x14 Brushes
- x1 Large Canvas (5000x4000px)
- x1 Small Canvas (3500x2535px)
- x1 User Guide
See My Illustrations on YouTube Using This Brush Set
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use this set for commercial artwork?
Yes — use it for personal and commercial projects. Redistribution of the brush set is not permitted.
Do I need an Apple Pencil?
Recommended for pressure sensitivity, but brushes work with touch input at reduced responsiveness.
Why is the Wet Bleed brush white-only?
White activates the bloom interaction with existing pigment, simulating traditional watercolour backruns.
Can I combine these brushes with my existing brushes?
Absolutely — the workflow is compatible with other Procreate brushes that support layering and transparency.
Jackson’s Art Supplies – Premium Art Materials for Every Creative
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Most of the paints, brushes, and papers I use in my own work come from Jackson’s — including a lot of their own-brand stuff, which has really surprised me in a good way. I have shown close-up images of their supplies throughout my blog posts.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist, passionate hobbyist, or just starting your creative journey, Jackson’s Art Supplies offers everything you need for your creative needs.
Why Artists Love Jackson’s
Jackson’s is a trusted name in the global art community, known for its curated selection of premium-quality art supplies at competitive prices. With over 60,000 fine art materials from top brands (and their own excellent in-house line), they make finding the perfect tool or medium easy and enjoyable.
What You’ll Find at Jackson’s
- Professional-grade paints: Watercolour, oil, acrylic, gouache & more
- Brushes for every technique and budget
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- A huge selection of paper, canvas, and surfaces
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