Procreate
CONJURE MAGIC ILLUSTRATIONS
Daria Anako demonstrates her process for creating a whimsical piece of art with some spellbinding touches
Artist PROFILE
Daria ‘Anako’ Widermanska
LOCATION: Poland
Daria is a professional artist specialising in character illustration, with many years of experience in game development, and working with various authors and publishers. www.anako.art
Magic has always sparked imagination. Since it doesn’t exist in our world, there are countless ways to portray it through art. Will it be the blinding light from a wizard’s wand? The shimmering mist from a witch’s spell? Or the shadowy tendrils of a dark warlock? There are no rules, so we can let our creativity run wild.
I’ve had a soft spot for witches since childhood, which is why I decided to create an illustration on my favourite theme for this tutorial. It depicts a young witch learning a new spell, accompanied by her feathered friends. I want to focus on highlighting the magical elements so the illustration bursts with life.
For some time now, I’ve been creating all my artwork in Procreate, which is not only convenient and simple, but also gives me full control over what I draw. In this tutorial, I’ll share various tips that might make your work easier or help you get acquainted with the software for the first time.