Maria's Cute Illustrations come to life with iPad and Procreate

Maria, known as Milkkoyo on social media, is an illustrator who creates adorable characters and scenes. She uses an iPad and the app Procreate to bring her ideas to life. In this blog post, we explore how she does it and share some tips for aspiring illustrators.

The Tools of the Trade

Maria's main tools are her iPad and Apple Pencil. She uses the iPad Pro 12.9 inch and the Apple Pencil 2nd generation. She enjoys the portability of the iPad and the precision of the Apple Pencil. She also loves how easy it is to create custom brushes and work with layers in Procreate.

MilkKoyo's Illustration Process

Maria starts by sketching out her ideas on paper. Once she has a rough idea, she switches to Procreate and begins drawing. She works with a base color first and then adds layers of shading and detail. She likes to experiment with different brushes and textures to give her illustrations a unique look. She often adds highlights and shadows to make her characters pop.

Tips for Aspiring Illustrators

• Experiment with different brushes and textures to find your style.
• Use layers to easily make changes and adjustments.
• Practice drawing every day to improve your skills.
• Don't be afraid to make mistakes. Learn from them and keep going.

If you're interested in learning more about illustrating cute, colorful objects using an iPad like Maria, check out Class101's online course: Illustrating Cute, Colorful Objects Using iPad. You'll learn the techniques and tools needed to create your own cute characters and scenes.