Step 2

Open the application, and let’s create a New Canvas by clicking the Create
(+) icon in the top right corner. From there we can either select one of the
canvases from the list or create a custom one. The number of layers in our file
depends on its size. The higher the dimensions, the fewer layers you’ll be able
to create.

Let’s make a 3500 x 3500 px canvas that will allow us to make up to 12

layers, which is more than enough for this project.

Step 3
I usually start my illustration with a rough sketch. Let’s open the Brushes tab
and select an HB Pencil brush from the Sketching set.
We already have one empty layer by default, so I just pick the brush and start
doodling. I can control the Size and Opacity of my brush by moving the two
vertical sliders on the left side of the screen.

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Step 4
Once I’m happy with the overall idea of my future illustration, I open
the Layers panel and tap the layer to reveal a menu. Tap Rename and change
the layer name to “Sketch”.
Step 5
Here is what I ended up with. It is pretty simple yet detailed, which will help
me to focus on shapes and colours.