The Freya blog
Learn to draw, one post at a time
Free Procreate video tutorials with downloadable brushes, plus honest articles about learning digital art — from Freya and the Academy mentors.
How to Animate a Coin Flip in Procreate Dreams
A step-by-step coin flip animation tutorial in Procreate Dreams for beginners
Halloween Pumpkin Cookie Decorating Tutorial for Procreate
A Halloween Cookie Decorating Tutorial using free brushes for Procreate. Learn to cut the cookie open and reveal a hidden ghost inside!
How to Paint Rainbow Hair in Procreate (Free Brushes)
A Procreate tutorial on painting rainbow hair using Animal Hair brushes and the Chromatic Aberration effect.
How to Paint Sneakers with Impasto Brushes
Master texture and depth for realistic footwear illustration using specialized brush techniques.
How to Paint a Peony with Oil Brushes on Procreate
Create soft, layered petals with natural color blending for stunning floral artwork.
How to Draw a Dog
Want to paint realistic pets in Procreate? Start with this curly-haired poodle tutorial and take your skills to the next level! 🐶🎨
How Long Does It Take to Learn to Draw?
🎨⏳ No shortcuts-- Here's how long it takes (roughly) and what keeps you growing!
What’s Blocking Your Style (Hint: It’s Not Brushes)
Feeling stuck in your art? It's probably not your tools - it's these 5 mental blocks I finally pushed through. Here's exactly how I broke free and found my style (no fancy brushes required).
Why Unfinished Pieces Matter Too
Stop feeling guilty about your unfinished art! Discover how abandoned projects actually reveal your creative patterns, store future inspiration, and prove you're braver than you think. Your art graveyard might be your greatest treasure.
How to Paint a Peony with Oil Brushes on Procreate
A Peony Still Life using Freya's Oil Brush set
How to Learn How to Draw: Which Path Is Right for You?
🧠 Not sure how to start drawing? Compare popular learning methods to find what fits your lifestyle and budget.
How to Paint Sneakers with Impasto Brushes
A simple tutorial featuring Freya's Impasto Brushes
Afraid to Try New Styles? Here What Helped Me
Scared to try new art styles? I was too! Here's how I finally got unstuck, embraced creative messiness, and found my voice - plus the simple tricks that actually worked when nothing else did.
Procreate Dreams: Features, Pros, and Cons
Create stunning animations on iPad with Procreate Dreams! Check out key features, advantages, and cons to make the most of your projects. 💫
How to Draw a Dog in Procreate
Want to paint realistic pets in Procreate? Start with this curly-haired poodle tutorial and take your skills to the next level! 🐶🎨
How to Create Realistic Poppy Flower in Procreate (Free Brushes)
A short Poppy Flower Tutorial using free Effortless Flower Brushes
Free Christmas Art Tutorials for Procreate
A roundup of Christmas-themed art tutorials for Procreate
How to Make a Spider Silk Brush for Procreate
A detailed step-by-step tutorial on how to create a Spider Silk brush for Procreate
How to Use the Freya Face Grid Brush for Procreate
A short tutorial on how to use the Freya Face Grid Brushes from Freya's Procreate Portrait Course
How to Paint a Wavy Ash Brown Hairstyle in Procreate (Free Brushes)
A short tutorial on how to draw wavy ash brown hairstyle in Procreate
How to Draw A Cat in Procreate
Create purrfect cat art in Procreate! Quick tutorials & a comprehensive course await. Let's draw some meowgic! 🐈🎨
How to Paint Strawberry Blonde Hair Tutorial for Procreate (Free Brushes)
A short hair painting tutorial using free brushes for Procreate
How to Draw a Rose in Procreate
Explore floral art in Procreate with easy rose tutorials. Perfect for fashion, decor, and digital art. 🌹🎨