My Creative Process and Art Tutorials
Ever wondered how I add those cute doodles and dreamy edits to my photos? I’m showing you exactly how I use Procreate and Canva to turn everyday moments into little pieces of art. No gatekeeping here, just tips and tricks for your own aesthetic.
Your prayers have been answered. This is a tutorial on how you can start doodling on your photos using both Procreate and Canva, with some keyword tips for finding cute stickers.
Ungatekeeping the fonts I use. This video shares some of my favorite free, aesthetic fonts for your video edits, like 'Morgan' and 'Birds of Paradise'.
I just hit 1000 posts. This video is a little journey of how my art has evolved, from painting cassettes to digital art, and a reminder that it's okay to change and grow.
Just a girl and her iPencil against the world. A quick video showing my process of doodling art into my life, from concept to final piece.
The life of a messy artist often involves forcing my friends to model for me with my custom-painted tote bags.
My painting clothes are my happy clothes. A behind-the-scenes look at me working on a painting outdoors.
The best part of finishing commissions is shipping them off to their new homes. Here I am with a fresh batch of orders ready to go.
About this collection
If you’ve ever looked at my doodles and thought, 'I want to do that,' you’re in the right place. The secret isn't magic; it’s mostly just getting comfortable with Procreate or Canva and having a digital pen. Whether you're working on an iPad or just using your phone, you don't need years of training to start; you just need to start playing with the brush settings and experimenting with layering.
Let's talk about the tools. For the truly hand-drawn look—like those neon squiggles or outfit outlines—I swear by Procreate. It gives you the pressure sensitivity you need to make lines look organic and soft. If you’re just starting out and don't have an iPad, Canva is actually a great place to learn the basics of composition. You can find 'aesthetic sticker packs' by searching for keywords like 'cute,' 'minimal,' or 'doodle' in the elements tab to get that layered, scrapbook vibe without needing to draw from scratch.
My Favorite Fonts
People always ask about the text overlays. My go-tos are ‘Morgan’ and ‘Birds of Paradise’ for those clean, dreamy titles. You can find similar free options on sites like DaFont. The key is contrast; always ensure your text color pops against your photo background.
Why This Matters
Art should be accessible. I used to be intimidated by 'perfect' digital art until I started just having fun with it. Don't worry about being perfect; worry about being you. If a line goes wonky, that’s just part of the charm. I document my journey because I want you to see that progress is messy, but totally worth it. Let’s get creating!
Vaishnavi Patel
Hi, I’m Vaishnavi! I spend my days turning boring photos into vibrant, scrapbook-style art on my iPad. I’m just an artsy didi who loves sharing what I’ve learned, so if you’re looking to add some sparkle to your own feed, let’s chat.
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