Most of these examples were created using Procreate on an iPad, with some exceptions done in Illustrator or hand-painted. As I grew more skilled with vector illustration in Illustrator, I decided to challenge myself by learning Procreate and experimenting with hand drawing. These illustrations represent my early work as I familiarized myself with the software. Now, I use Procreate daily in my job, and teaching myself this tool has proven invaluable.
Returning to hand-drawing was a refreshing change, even though I often found myself gravitating towards drawing animals. It was a great way to merge my digital illustration skills with traditional drawing techniques. This transition not only enhanced my creative abilities but also expanded the range of design tools I can utilise to create engaging and visually appealing content.
Using Procreate has allowed me to add a new dimension to my design work, bringing a unique and personal touch to each project.
A portrait of my dog, Bear, created using Procreate on an iPad Pro.
A symmetrical tiger illustration created with Procreate. This was my second attempt at using the software, and it is a drawing I am quite proud of.
Combining my love for mountain biking and dinosaurs, I created this fun illustration using Procreate. It was super fun to draw, and I'm proud of how it turned out.
This Procreate illustration challenged me to draw something more mechanical. I have a 1985 Toyota Corolla, a classic car perfect for this project. I even included the classic Toyota racing team stripes in the background.
Wall-E illustrations created with Procreate. This was another challenge for me, but I'm pleased with the results. The illustration took about 30+ hours to complete.
A portrait illustration of my work colleague's cat, created as a leaving present. She loves her cat dearly. Made using Procreate on an iPad.
Geometric, symmetrical animals created as a test run to learn a new skill set. These illustrations were made with Adobe Illustrator.
Painted rocks left around Wellington for people to find, created as part of the Wellington rocks initiative.