Anime Background in Procreate

A small (or maybe not so small as it took probably 20h to complete) experiment in painting using iPad Pro and the Procreate app. I tried to paint an anime-like background inspired by the “Ponyo” hand-painted poster colors style.

This picture is based on some photos we took with Kana during our trip to Kanazawa. I really liked the long stairs and the empty beer bottle crates in the foreground and wanted to paint it someday.

You can see how this picture was made on two YouTube live streams:

Also, the Procreate brushes I used to create this picture are available on my Gumroad account here:

Technical details:

iPad Pro 12.9 inch 512GB model
Apple Pencil
Procreate
File size 3898 x 2728px

Feel free to check out my other stuff:

[TinyMaths]

This really has a kind of 'Spirited Away' feel to it. Makes me want to dig the film out right now and watch.

[peterbaktay]

japanese people will really put this much time into a background for it to be shown for 5 seconds

[_mayannase]

When I watch anime, I’m always so fascinated by the backgrounds, because of all the details. I sometimes even screenshot it, and make it my wallpaper. I really love background drawings💕

[JaviGMt]

I saw your name in the credits of Kimi No Na Wa ( It was the only name in Latin alphabet :v), and after this I can to see your big ability as illustrator. It's so amazing.

[thebradcolbow]

Wow, this is fantastic and I love that you put a commentary over the beginning and end, really helpful.

[HazasDump]

"It took 20 hours"

Now I feel better.

[saradak]

Seriously, when I saw the thumbnail, I only just said omg... I am art student, and my dream job is background artist. The construction, light and mood in this illustration are just so sweet. You are doing really well, I hope that I can meet you in the future.

[justsomeone]

This video shows me once again how much work flows into creating an anime, my respect to everyone who's helping to create new amazing animes <3

[chikupachi]

I really wouldn't be able to do something as beautiful as this in just 20 hours. This is amazing!

[midorisakurai]

the rough sketch looks like my final product smh 😭

[bill-cipher]

Fact that they put so much work in a background that has to be shown for literally 10 seconds really fascinates

[chloelu]

“I like it how it’s alright” LIKE HOW, IT’S BETTER THAN ALRIGHT, IT REALLY GOOD

[irregular]

What beautiful art! I love the aesthetic of old and new, buildings close together all jumbled up with those cute little street signs!

[Piquetures]

I just made the switch from wacom intuous4 to ipad pro and I'm so excited by these ipad pro videos seeing what is possible with procreate!! These are so gorgeous -- thank you for sharing your work with us!

[smileshoran]

Oh man~ i cryed a little. I love it, and I want to make this kind of works, I really admire your work, it’s my first time seeing your videos but I’m already in love. I suck at backgrounds, But I’m practicing for being better and better. This is the style and backgrounds I want to draw. 20 hours of you making this is just, no words, so admirable. I admire you so much, thanks for share your work :)

[smilesofborneo]

For today, 24th November 2018 (Saturday) - Malaysia, I'm watching one of the best illustrations in the world. It makes me cry! Thanks for this!

[Dumb-Comment]

Time to watch the video about painting, I must observe all the details

YouTube: *plays at 144p*

[fanskucing]

I have no idea about coloring. The only thing I can make is black sketch drawing. This is amazing.

[dearkorina]

Just imported your brushes into procreate and I cant wait to use them.
Hope my donation helps you a little too. Thank you for your work.

[Tacan]

If ever you thought that maybe you should not be doing this, I assure you this is where you belong. This was a joy to watch. Thanks for sharing with the world.