Tutorials
Tutorials on how to achieve traditional styles in your digital art and design work including mid-century illustration, vintage comic books, kitschy American design.
A Mid-Century Winter Wonderland
Learn how to paint a magical winter forest scene in Procreate with Brad Woodard's mid-century-inspired illustration techniques.
20 Procreate Tips & Tricks You May Not Know About
Whether you’re already familiar with Procreate or opening it for the first time, we’ll be looking at our top20 features and gestures to help you move around the Procreate interface like a pro!
Risograph Print Pack for Procreate
Transform your digital artwork into analog Risograph prints in seconds with the Risograph Print Pack template for Procreate. Our step-by-step guide walks you through this easy process of making authentic-looking Riso prints for display or mocking up your digital designs for print.
Wolf Wax Live Draw
Watch an in-depth video or a classic comic-style illustration being created in the style of Archie and other non-action comics. Includes free brushes to follow along!
6 Ways to Create More Interesting Illustrations with Patterns in Procreate
Adding patterns to your retro-style illustrations is an effective and easy way to make your work more visually interesting. Following along with the RetroSupply Co. crew as we outline 6 ways to use pattern textures for more eye-catching and impressive illustrations.
How to Install Procreate Brushes on Your Mac, PC, and iPad
There are multiple ways to install Procreate brushes, whether using a Mac, Windows PC, or iPad. The RetroSupply Co. Team has laid out the fastest and most efficient methods for installing your new brushes, no matter your devices. Follow along and get creative!
How to Get Registration Error
A natural quirk of traditional printmaking is registration error. When one layer of color is off-register compared to the other layers. Modern printers and digital art lack this quirk unless you do it on purpose. That's where we come in. In these easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, we'll show you how to create registration errors in your digital artwork.
How to Create Print Distress
Weatherization, age, and handling can affect the look of traditional prints. This causes a natural distressing that is missing in digital artwork. In this easy, step-by-step set of instructions we'll show you how to achieve this touch of authenticity to your work.
Deep Cuts Procreate Brush Demo
Deep Cuts engraving brushes are an exciting reimagining of classic printmaking marks and techniques for the digital era. In this short video demo, the Retrosupply team showcases various brushes in the pack in a groovy, Rock and Roll themed illustration.
Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Procreate Background Demo
Learn to add vintage, analog charm to your digital art with this quick and easy-to-follow tutorial using the Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Brush Set for Procreate. You'll be bringing life to your digital art in no time. So simple you'll think you skipped a step!
Lo-Fi Grain & Noise Procreate Mask Demo
Adding texture to your work can bring charm and a touch of vintage to your otherwise squeaky clean digital art. Follow along as we show you two lightning-fast ways to add retro charm to your art in Procreate using Clipping Masks, Alpha Lock, and Layer Masks.
How to Use Solid Color Palettes with ColorLab
Using solid color palettes with ColorLab is a great way to map out your color choices before committing to them. Try out several options, change out single colors, or use them for quick concepts before translating them to halftone. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to best use the solid color palettes that accompany your ColorLab purchase.
How to Resize Halftone Brushes in Procreate
Halftones are a great way to bring an authentic retro texture to your work. But if your art isn't one size fits all, your halftones shouldn't be either! This step-by-step guide will show you how to resize your halftone brushes in Procreate. Follow along and get creating in no time!
How to Use Paper Textures in Procreate
Paper textures are a great way to add authenticity and warmth to your digital art. But if you've never used one before, you might be a little lost on where to start. No need to worry! The RetroSupply Co. team has you covered with this easy step-by-step how-to guide.
Setting the Right Tone
The history of halftone printing in design, illustration, and art. This article covers the earliest uses of halftones in wood engraving and metal engraving and finally to etched metal photo plates used in commercial printing in the 19th and 20th centuries.
How to Draw with Clipping Masks, Layer Masks, and Alpha Lock in Procreate
Learn how to use clipping masks, layer masks, and alpha lock in this easy to understand tutorial for Procreate. Discover the difference between each type of mask and the pros and cons of each type of mask. This article includes plenty of visual examples and animated GIFS to demonstrate concepts.
How to Make a Retro Monster Illustration in Procreate
Learn how to draw a Hanna-Barbera-inspired grave robber illustration in Procreate with this professional tutorial. Take our hand and we'll walk you all the way from inspiration and sketching to a creepy finished grave robbin' fiend.
How to Make a Screen Print from Your Procreate Art
Learn how to create a screen print of your Procreate artwork using ColorLab. Includes a brief overview of the screen printing process with some tips on how to get the best results, prepping your Procreate artwork for print, color separation, setting your supplies up to print, and more.
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