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Procreate Oil and Impasto Painting Tutorials

Oil brushes give you creamy blending. Impasto gives you the ridge of paint sitting on top of the canvas. These posts cover both.

12 posts, 11 with a free video tutorial

From the lesson: Freya's Oil Introduction
ArticleAugust 27, 2026 · 5 min

Oil Painting in Procreate: Make It Look Like Real Oils

Freya's rules for digital oil that reads as real: canvas texture on Linear Burn, wet vs dry brushes, and impasto layering from her lobster lesson.

How to Paint Sneakers with Impasto Brushes
Free tutorialApril 14, 2025 · 1 min

How to Paint Sneakers with Impasto Brushes

Painting realistic sneakers with impasto brushes is fun! Sketch your design, add base colors, then build texture with shadows and highlights.

How to Draw a Glossy Heart on Procreate
Free tutorialFebruary 13, 2024 · 3 min

How to Draw a Glossy Heart on Procreate

Draw a glossy, balloon-like heart in Procreate! Use Freya's premium oil brushes or your favorite default brushes to make it shine.

How to Draw a Tulip on Procreate
Free tutorialFebruary 5, 2024 · 1 min

How to Draw a Tulip on Procreate

Draw a beautiful tulip in Procreate, step-by-step. You'll paint with a limited palette and add lovely textures.

Watermelon Oil Paint Tutorial for Procreate
Free tutorialJune 24, 2022 · 1 min

Watermelon Oil Paint Tutorial for Procreate

Paint a juicy, vibrant watermelon in Procreate! Use my Freya Oil Brush set to master realistic textures and light for delicious results.

Mermaid Hair Oil Paint Tutorial for Procreate
Free tutorialMay 15, 2022 · 1 min

Mermaid Hair Oil Paint Tutorial for Procreate

Paint beautiful mermaid hair in Procreate with this oil paint tutorial. You'll get free brushes and step-by-step guidance.

Sea Shell Procreate Oil Paint Tutorial
Free tutorialMarch 1, 2022 · 1 min

Sea Shell Procreate Oil Paint Tutorial

You can paint a beautiful iridescent seashell in Procreate with Freya's oil brushes! Follow this step-by-step guide to create stunning textures and colors.

Calla Lily Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial
Free tutorialFebruary 26, 2022 · 1 min

Calla Lily Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial

Paint a beautiful calla lily in Procreate with Freya's Oil Paint brushes! You'll go from initial sketch to final, glowing details.

Carnation Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial
Free tutorialFebruary 26, 2022 · 1 min

Carnation Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial

Paint a beautiful carnation in Procreate! Get step-by-step guidance on layering and blending with Freya's premium oil brushes.

Tulip Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial
Free tutorialFebruary 21, 2022 · 2 min

Tulip Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial

Paint a vibrant tulip still life in Procreate using oil brushes. You'll sketch, build color layers, and add realistic details.

Maine Coon Procreate Oil Paint Tutorial
Free tutorialFebruary 15, 2022 · 2 min

Maine Coon Procreate Oil Paint Tutorial

Paint a fluffy Maine Coon in Procreate. Learn how to use Freya Oil Paint Sampler brushes to create a beautiful pet portrait.

Poinsettia Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial by Freya.art
Free tutorialDecember 27, 2021 · 2 min

Poinsettia Oil Paint Procreate Tutorial by Freya.art

Paint a vibrant poinsettia in Procreate! Create a beautiful oil painting with realistic textures and details in this tutorial.