One thing magic and children's illustration have in common is that anything is possible. Lucy Fleming loves to tell stories through the tip of her digital brush, depicting quirky characters and whimsical worlds with a flourish of magic. As an illustrator specializing in children’s books, she’s collaborated with publishers like Penguin Random House, Bloomsbury, Simon & Schuster, Macmillan, and HarperCollins.

In this online course, she teaches you her techniques to paint magical illustrations in Procreate. Explore brushes, layers, textures, and color to create enchanting scenes with charming characters. Paint artwork that fills young readers with a sense of wonder and delight.

What is this course's project?

Paint an illustration in Procreate depicting a magical scene centered around a main character.

Who is this online course for?

Illustrators, artists, and anyone who wants to learn how to digitally paint scenes and characters for children’s books.

Requirements and materials

Basic notions of digital drawing or painting are recommended.

As for materials, you need an iPad with the Procreate app and an Apple Pencil, or stylus of your choice.