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Hello Vika, would you please share what Procreate brushes you use? 🥺 I only found the ones you've used back when you used Sai when searching your blog / the tutorial live stream you released on YouTube. Thank you so much, I hope you're doing well!
Helloˆˆ To be honest, the majority of brushes I use currently are bought, so if you don’t mind that part, I can totally share💫
🦔So for lineart/small details/sketching my favourite is Vis Dev Sketch from Retro Max Packs set. The way it behaves is something absolutely unique and I haven’t found an alternative in standard procreate set. But I used Technical pencil from standard set for ages before it, so it works just fine too! Although quite differently.
🐿 For colouring I use standard Script brush from procreate! I think it should be in Calligraphy (or how is it called in English?) folder, though I tweaked it so the streamline isn’t so heavy. I have it at around 15% or so.
🦦 For shading I use another brush from Retro Max Packs set, which is Gouache Shader Wash. That is for Multiply layer shading, I then do some extra shading on face/hair, and for the face I use Watercolour Eraser (from watercolour maxpacks, I think), and for the hair I use Watercolour wash clean (also from the same set). In general I have like. 3-4 sets bought from Max Packs alone and I tweak and use many brushes occasionally from each set alsdasld I . I really love them. But in a way I think something from Calligraphy set can work (with tweaked steam line). Mine are in Russian so I can only translate vaguely how they can be in English, but something along the lines of Pen with nibble or Water pen!)
🦥 Foooor lighting, it depends. Currently it’s Thin Render Solid from Jingsketch brush set (but I bought everything, moved it into favourites folder and now I don’t remember which section it was in initially) . But seriously, for this I can feel like you can use script, which will act similarly (though Thin render is softer on edges). I also sometimes use Gouache Clean (from same old Gouache set of, take a wild guess, Max pAcks.) But same as in previous, for this if I was limited to standard set I would use Pen with nibble or Waterpen from Calligraphy standard set.
That’s mostly is. Considering how many I have now I switch and experiment here and there (especially with backgrounds and such), but that’s pretty much it for my faves! I’m sorry they all aren’t free;;; I hope it helps!ˆˆ
This took a long time to make so I hope it’s useful to someone out there c:
The signs
Aries: passionate, childlike (not childish), finds their own way, knows what they want, optimistic, go-getter, bold, stands up for what they believe in, courageous, leaders, energetic, easily influenced, bad at controlling their anger, tend to have short tempers, naivety, can come across as foolish, egotistical or selfish
Taurus: Loyal, patient, generous to this they love, can seem materialistic, romantic, treasure their loved ones, argumentative, opinionated, self-indulgent tendencies, steady, reliable, resistant to change, possessive, stubborn, realistic, can be jealous, dependable, predictable
Gemini: misunderstood, funny, witty, good with words (no matter if they’re introvert or extrovert), informative, often have a lot of general knowledge and know a lot of weird facts, adaptable, fast thinkers, inconsistent, curious, restless, logical, easily distracted, charming, resourceful, can seem as though they don’t have emotions
Cancer: sensitive, sweet, cares for their family or loved ones/friends, empathic, intuitive, spiritual, artistic, introverted, avoid drama, moody, have a hard exterior and a soft core, family orientated, homebodies, contrary to popular beliefs they don’t like to show off their emotions, romantic, maternal, domestic, rarely get angry, protective, psychic, patient, healers
Leo: bold, confident, the center of attention (if they want to be), multitalented, often very beautiful, position of fame or wealth/success, stubborn, selfish, defensive, hasty, impatient, generous, judgemental, creative, entertaining, determined, charismatic, bossy, dramatic, sulky, brave, protective, can be manipulative, performers
Virgo: giving, reliable, smart, overthinkers, worriers, logical, organized, tidy, witty, clean, analytical, modest, perfectionists, humble, precise, self-righteous, nagging, demanding, never satisfied, selfless, shy, helpful, diligent, observant, skeptical, laid-back, unemotional, anxious, fussy, hard on themselves, health orientated
Libra: balanced, communicative, all-rounders, relationship orientated, charming, clever, selfless, creative, bossy, fair, superficial, very honest, seek peace and harmony, advisers, objective, diplomatic, gossip, idealistic, sincere, loving, social, melodramatic, manipulative, sharing, they know your weaknesses and will use them against you if they see it as necessary
Scorpio: intense, emotional, brooding, introverted, mysterious (to strangers and those they don’t want to let close), are actually very soft and emotional, sexual, interested in taboo topics, magnetic, can seem intimidating, detectives, vengeful, deep, overthinkers, intuitive, powerful, leaders, dominant, stubborn, moody, worriers, negative, forceful
Sagittarius: adventurous, philosophical, usually have a talent for languages, interested in different cultures, travelers, restless, anxious, aloof, outspoken, blunt, lucky, optimistic (once developed), can be negative if their thoughts take over, open-minded, independent, skilled, ambitious, determined, courageous, witty, genuine, real
Capricorn: work orientated, stable, reliable, passionate about their career, smart, sophisticated, resourceful, careful, grounded, cold, seek status, anxious, skeptical, realistic, greedy, cynical, unsatisfied, hard on themselves, driven, patient, ruthless, disciplined, practical, overachievers, societal
Aquarius: humanitarian, funny, witty, good with words, independent, selective about their friends, smart, thrives in group environments, friendly, creative, tolerant, loyal, idealistic, original, distant, seemingly unreachable, daydreamers, want to make a change in the world, contradictory, rebellious, unconventional, don’t follow the rules
Pisces: imaginative, sensitive, moody, highly creative, easily addicted to substances, manipulative, passive aggressive, self-pitying, absent, daydreamers, overthinkers, empathetic, emotional, intuitive, give good advice, sweet, extremely selfless, often give into false hope, don’t put their dreams into plans, compassionate, soft, magical, accepting, lazy, escapists
Planets
SUN: THE SELF - the Sun represents the self, direct energy, father/mother energy (usually father), career, the ego, consciousness, stamina, the body, exercise, vitality, heart, confidence, radiance, personality, masculinity, your drive
MOON: THE HIDDEN SELF - the Moon represents the hidden self, emotions, substance use, the subconscious, the mother, your needs, wants, instincts, passivity, reactions, femininity, habits
MERCURY: THE MIND - Mercury represents the mind, communication, social media, conversations, news, newspapers, games, technology, science, books, intellect, reasons, messages, interactions, languages, intelligence
Your astrological chart is made up off of twelve parts, these twelve parts are called HOUSES. A PLANET is both in a SIGN and in a HOUSE. If you have more than 3 planets in a HOUSE or SIGN it is called a STELLIUM. This means this sign or house is extremely intense in your life. You can also have EMPTY houses, which means there’s no planet or luminary in that house. If this is the case, it means that this area of your life is less intense than other areas and there maybe a lack of that house in your life. Strong planetary influences can counter an empty house (see NATURAL RULERS, a well-aspected Jupiter could counter an empty 9th house for example).
1st house: self, appearance, beginnings, first impressions, basic personality, the conscious, the body, dominant traits
10th house: career, work ethic, structure, status, long-term plans or goals, stability, reputation, masculinity, men, fathers, respectability, reliability, limits, life lessons
11th house: friendship, friends, awareness, technology, humanitarianism, the future, hopes and wishes
12th house: the hidden, endings, healing, closure, spiritualism, solitude, karma, old age, subconscious, afterlife, limiting beliefs
ELEMENTS
Every sign and planet is naturally ruled by one of the four elements (earth, fire, water and air) which you can find more about here. Elements are fixed and not subjected to change.
In astrology every sign has a natural unchangeable quality. They are also called modalities. There are three of them: cardinal, fixed or mutable.
CARDINAL: Adaptable, versatile, changeable, dynamic, tackles obstacles head on, initiating, need the issue to be resolved, action orientated. Bad at the follow through. Blunt.
CARDINAL SIGNS: Aries, Cancer, Libra, Capricorn
FIXED: unchangeable, stubborn, resistant, stable, organized, attached, likes routine, tackles problems slowly and often gets stuck. Do follow through. Disciplined.
FIXED SIGNS: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius
MUTABLE: escapism, avoid the problem or issue, negotiators, compromise it, adaptable, changeable
MUTABLE SIGNS: Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces
YIN YANG
There’s a natural Yin and Yang in astrology.
Yin: feminine, introvert, passive, emotive, reaction based
