Master the Art of Digital Illustration

Stop guessing and start creating. Our intensive workshops at Verdant Strokes Studio translate complex Procreate techniques into simple, actionable workflows. Why settle for average when you can be extraordinary?

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Upcoming Classes

Limited to 12 students per session for personalized feedback.

Intro to Procreate

New to digital? We'll master layers, gestures, and the essential brush settings that usually confuse beginners. You'll leave with your first finished piece.

Next Date: Oct 14th, 2024

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Advanced Textures

Master the grit. Learn to create custom organic brushes and apply realistic paper or canvas textures to give your digital work a tactile, traditional soul.

Next Date: Oct 28th, 2024

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Nature Landscapes

NYC isn't all concrete. Join us at Verdant Strokes Studio for a deep dive into painting light, water, and foliage using our signature nature-themed workflows.

Next Date: Nov 11th, 2024

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The Curriculum

From the first rough sketch to the final luminosity pass.

Module 1: The Brainstorm & Sketch
We believe every great digital piece starts with a foundational pencil sketch. Learn how to map out composition and value before touching a single color. We'll cover thumbnailing and the 70/30 rule of detail.
Module 2: Color Theory & Light
Colors shouldn't be a guess. We'll teach you how to build cohesive palettes using OKLCH and HSL classic models. You'll learn how to simulate dynamic lighting and subsurface scattering.
Module 3: The Final Polish
This is where the magic happens. We'll explore non-destructive editing, curve adjustments, and those final texture overlays that make a viewer ask, "Is this actually digital?"

Student Success

Join over 450 artists who have transformed their craft at Verdant Strokes Studio.

"The Advanced Textures class at Verdant Strokes Studio was the missing link in my professional portfolio. I've already landed two new commissions using the techniques I learned here. Simply life-changing for a digital artist."

Aazeen Kewal

"Why did we choose Verdant Strokes Studio? Because their Procreate workflow is actually efficient. Most tutorials waste time, but these classes get straight to the professional tricks that actually matter when you have a deadline."

Manteka Hornsby — Senior Illustrator

"I was a total beginner, and now I'm comfortable enough to sell my own nature prints. Don't think about it, just book the seat!"

Mskeisha Z.

Ready to Level Up?

Our 1000 Dean Street studio is currently booking for late 2024. Don't miss out.

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