A BITE-SIZED CLASS CREATED FOR ARTISTS
The hardest part of an illustration is often the first five minutes
This class fixes that with a simple 5-step workflow that makes starting (and finishing) your illustrations much easier.
Inside this class, I’ll show you the exact process I use when creating illustrations in Procreate.
All in one bite-sized, practical class designed for artists, illustrators, and creatives of all levels.
If you’ve ever opened Procreate and then immediately felt unsure what to do next, you’re not alone.
A blank canvas can feel surprisingly intimidating.
Not because you don’t have ideas, but because the path from idea to finished illustration isn’t always obvious.
Should you sketch first?
Start with color?
Refine linework?
Add details?
When it all feels like the right place to start, it becomes easier to hesitate.
Over time, I realized the easiest way to remove that friction was simply to follow a process: an easy, clear sequence of steps that guide artwork from the very first idea all the way to the final piece.
That’s exactly what you’ll learn in this class.
The process that makes illustration easier
We’ll move through:
Explore ideas with quick thumbnails
Turn your favorite idea into a loose sketch
Build your illustration with color shapes
What you'll create
Throughout the lessons, we’ll move through this process together while creating a playful character illustration from start to finish.
You’ll see exactly how the artwork evolves at every stage, beginning with rough thumbnail sketches and gradually developing into a polished illustration.
This kind of step-by-step process helps remove the pressure of getting everything right at once. Instead, you focus on one stage at a time.
And before you know it, the piece is finished!
Along the way, you’ll learn how to:
Uncover ideas you didn't realize were living inside you all along
Build confident compositions without overworking them
Create artwork using color shapes instead of complicated linework
Add details that give your art a bit of YOUR personality
Use simple shading to create depth and visual interest
Most importantly, you’ll learn how to move through the creative process without getting stuck halfway through a piece
"I took your Procreate workflow class 2 months ago and it completely changed how I create art!"
- Malisa A.
Why working in stages matters
One of the biggest challenges artists run into is uncertainty.
When you’re trying to make too many creative decisions at once, everything slows down.
You start adjusting details before the composition works.
You add shading before the shapes are established.
You jump between layers of the process instead of moving forward.
Breaking illustration into stages removes that pressure.
Each step has a single job and when you know what stage you’re in, you know exactly what to focus on.
The result is a workflow that feels calmer, clearer, and a lot more enjoyable.
How this class works
Join right now & start building palettes immediately!
Click the enroll button anywhere on this page, complete your info, and boom! You’re in!
Go at your own pace
Dive into the lessons and quickly discover how draw some of your best work yet.
Can’t start right away? No worries! You have lifetime access to refine your art and explore at your own pace.
What you'll leave with
✔️ An adorable finished illustration
✔️ A clear process for building artwork you love
✔️ A deeper sense of creating artwork that you love
From my students 💛
Peggy has a way of explaining things that suddenly makes everything click. I used to feel overwhelmed when starting a new illustration, but having a clear process made it soo much easier to move from idea to finished piece!
I’ve taken other Procreate classes before, but this is the first time the entire illustration process actually made sense. Breaking it into stages completely changed how I approach my artwork.
This process took the pressure off my artwork. Instead of trying to solve everything at once, I could focus on one stage at a time. It made creating feel fun again.
I enrolled in this class just for fun but I didn’t realize how much I needed a simple process until I learned this one!
Ummm how did I NOT DO THIS BEFORE??? This phase workflow process is a game changer!
What I loved most about this class was seeing the artwork evolve step by step. It helped me understand how to build an artwork piece instead of just jumping in and hoping it works.
This made the whole process feel much more doable.
I don't usually write reviews but I just had to for this class. I’ve always struggled with having ideas, or I thought I did. but honestly I didn't think about how many ideas I actually do have and I never thought of how I might start to execute them. But now I am making so much more artwork!
Ready to create better art, faster?
This class is especially helpful if you:
- feel stuck when starting a new illustration
- want a clear process for working in Procreate
- have lots of ideas but struggle to finish pieces
- want a simple workflow you can reuse again and again
You don’t need advanced Procreate skills for this class. As long as you’re comfortable creating a canvas and drawing basic shapes, you’ll be able to follow along.
You want your art ideas to come to life
Hey, I'm Peggy
Over the years I’ve taught thousands of artists how to feel more confident creating their own work, including digital art using Procreate. One thing I’ve noticed again and again is that most people don’t struggle with ideas. What they struggle with is knowing how to move an idea all the way to a finished piece.
That’s exactly why I love teaching illustration as a process.
That’s why I love teaching illustration as a series of stages. When you know what step you’re in, the whole process becomes calmer, clearer, and a lot more fun.
I can't wait for you to dive in with me!
Got a question?
I've got answers!
When is enrollment?
Loving this energy, you can start immediately! Once you've enrolled in the course, you'll have instant access to all the course lessons and materials so you can begin your journey right away.
Enroll now and you could be completing the best work you’ve ever created today!
What tools or materials do I need?
This class is specific to Procreate app for the iPad.
How long will I have access?
You'll enjoy lifetime access to the course materials, including any future updates, so you can learn at your own pace and revisit the content whenever you need a refresher.
What level of artist is this for?
Whether you're stepping into drawing for the first time or you've been illustrating for years, this bite-sized class is designed to guide with simple techniques that you'll be able to return to each time you sit down to draw.
This course is designed for all skill levels, from beginners to more experienced artists looking to polish their workflow so they can work faster and love their work even more!
I have a different question...
If you have more questions or need further clarification, my team is here to help! Please feel free to reach out to hello@thepigeonletters.com -
Let's ensure all your questions and concerns are answered so you can embark on this journey with confidence!
