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D I G I TA L
STARTER TO O LK I T
A MESSAGE FROM
THE FOUNDER:
WELCOME TO YOUR
Digital Interior Design
Sketching Starter Toolkit!

Ever find yourself intrigued and

inspired at the same time by the magic
of digital drawing on your iPad? And
how it can empower your projects,
both personal or professional?

NO IDEA WHERE
TO START?
Well, this e-book is a perfect first
step to this vibrant world of design,
style, and artistic expression!

IN THIS GUIDE, I’VE

CRAFTED A STARTER
EXPERIENCE TAILORED
JUST FOR YOU.
Get ready to delve into the essentials, discover the
perfect tools, and unearth the secrets of digital interior
sketching. This is where your creative journey begins!
 CONTENTS:
WHAT YOU’LL
FIND INSIDE

01 
Explore the drawing app No.1 for creatives, drawing
YOUR TOOLKIT tablet, and pencil for your artistic journey. This isn’t
ESSENTIALS about tools - it’s about finding your creative partners.

 HOOSING
02 CTHE Discover which iPad suits your drawing endeavors,
RIGHT
whether it’s for personal projects or taking the design
IPAD: world by storm.
Your Personal &
Professional Canvas

 Y FAVORITE
03 MPROCREATE Dive into a curated selection of Procreate and
custom brushes, which I use in mysketches. Express

BRUSHES your ideas, concepts and styles effortlessly.

 PAD DRAWING
From transforming home renovations, impressing

04 IIN ACTION
clients, enhancing student projects, to breathing life
into standard floor plans - your iPad is your passport
to a world of endless possibilities.

05 TOOLS OF
THE TRADE:
My must-have tools – from a paper-like screen protector
to the perfect iPad case. Every stroke should feel like a
Beyond Basics masterpiece.
 READY TO DIVE IN?
Me too, so let’s turn the
page together!
YOUR TOOLKIT
ESSENTIALS

This is the perfect trio for

drawing, designing and creating:

IPAD + APPLE PENCIL +

PROCREATE.

Important info: all the brands, apps or

brushes mentioned in this book are my
personal preferences and not ads.

SURE, THERE ARE

OTHER DRAWING
APPS OUT THERE,
BUT LET ME BE CLEAR:
iPad paired with Procreate is where the endless possibilities
for your creations truly start. The ease of working with
layers and colors on an intuitive level, super understandable
interface (even those who aren’t technical and computer
genies, like me, can master the app), clear structure of all
settings.
 I’LL TELL
YOU MORE:
this combo is PERFECT not only for design, but also
for marketing, graphic design and even PDF files.

See how I work with thumbnails,

photos, flatlays, even Instagram
stories:
 BEFORE I FORGET:
DRAW AND DESIGN an interior project
LIVE with me step-by-step at NO COST!
All you need is your iPad, Apple Pencil,
the Procreate app and an internet
connection. The rest is on me :)

HERE’S WHAT
YOU CAN EXPECT:
L IVE designing a complete interior design project using MIXED
TECHNIQUE, all on your iPad, with MY STEP-BY-STEP GUIDANCE.

Insights into THE POWER OF DRAWING FOR BOOSTING

your career, networking, and creating opportunities in 2024 and
beyond.

E
 NGAGING DISCUSSIONS, PRACTICAL TIPS, and plenty of
INSPIRATION for your creative journey.

HERE’S YOUR PERSONAL INVITATION

TO DRAW AND DESIGN WITH ME LIVE
https://www.andshedrawsbig.academy/freeclass
 DESIGN POWERHOUSE
THIS IS HOW I DESCRIBE THIS COMBO
OF IPAD PROCREATE.

Oh, I knew you’d ask: I use an iPad Pro 12.9 with

1TB of storage. Which one should you choose?
Well, I prepared an entire chapter on this topic,
so let’s move right on to that!
 CHOOSING THE
RIGHT IPAD:
YOUR PERSONAL &
PROFESSIONAL CANVAS

NOW, LET’S DEMYSTIFY THE IPAD LANDSCAPE.

My Top-2 faves are iPad Pro and iPad Air.
NO, you don’t have to buy the latest iPad. Remember,
your drawing tablet won’t draw for you, the right skill
set and the clear roadmap still play a decisive role. In
the same way that the most expensive camera won’t turn
a beginner without an eye for composition and style into
a professional photographer overnight, neither will your
drawing tablet.

I’M HERE TO
HELP YOU ...

... make your choice with my super

understandable guide to choosing
the right iPad.
 IPAD PRO:
THE CREATIVE
BEST FOR:
DYNAMO
Professional digital artists, designers
and architects who want the best
performance for their daily work.

WHY CHOOSE IT?

It’s like having a super-fast magic wand
for your ideas and concepts.

CONSIDERATIONS
A bit pricey, but if you create on a daily
basis, it’s worth it.

IPAD AIR: THE

ALL-ROUNDER BEST FOR:
Artists who want a balance of
power and budget-friendliness.

WHY CHOOSE IT?

A reliable tool for your
creative expressions.

CONSIDERATIONS
A great combo of features without
burning a hole in your pocket.
IPAD:
THE STARTER’S
DELIGHT
BEST FOR:
Dipping your toes into digital art.

WHY CHOOSE IT?

Your budget-friendly entry ticket
to the digital art carnival.

CONSIDERATIONS
Not as fancy, but perfect for
starting your creative journey.

IPAD MINI: THE

POCKET PICASSO BEST FOR:
Artists on the go, quick doodles,
and portability lovers.

WHY CHOOSE IT?

Small, but packs a punch -
perfect for spontaneous bursts
of creativity.

CONSIDERATIONS
Tiny screen, big possibilities,
especially when you’re on the move.
SUMMING UP
Choosing Your New
Creative Friend:

LET’S TALK STORAGE FOR A SEC.:

If you’re diving into the WORLD OF DRAWING
WITH PROCREATE, you’re gonna want to make
sure you’ve got ENOUGH ROOM to let your
creativity run free!

Trust me, I learned this the hard way. I started

with a 64GB iPad, thinking it would be plenty.
But boy, was I wrong! I fell so in love with
drawing that I quickly ran out of space.

That’s why I ALWAYS RECOMMEND going for NO LESS

THAN 128GB. EVEN BETTER, AIM FOR 256GB.
Personally, I upgraded to 1TB… one less thing to worry about!

So, if you’re serious about drawing and using it professionally

on an almost daily basis, do yourself a favor and INVEST IN THE
RIGHT STORAGE. Trust me, your future self will thank you.

Happy drawing!
 So, you’ve chosen your iPad, now…
WHICH BRUSHES SHOULD YOU DRAW WITH?
Coming up is my secret chapter on my all-time-faves!
MY FAVORITE
PROCREATE
BRUSHES
I’VE BROKEN THIS CHAPTER DOWN INTO 2 PARTS:
STANDARD AND CUSTOM BRUSHES.

STANDARD
PROCREATE
BRUSHES:
• Nikko Rull (Painting brush set)
• Bonoboo Chalk (Sketching brush set)
• Salamanca (Painting brush set)
• Lightpen (Luminance brush set)
• Dry Ink (Inking brush set)
• Eaglehawk (Drawing brush set)
 CUSTOM-
PROCREATE
BRUSHES:

THE ONE AND ONLY MM LINES (PAID BRUSH)

Brush creator: Mike McCain (IG @mike.mccain.art)
Available in the Core Brush Pack (29 custom brushes)
https://mikemccain.gumroad.com/l/OqVT?layout=profile

KOPIK BRUSH (FREE BRUSH)

https://procreate.brushes.work/copic-marker-brush/

THE EDGE CONTROL & CLEAN SKETCH BRUSHES

Brush creator: Jimmy Jing Xia (IG @jingsketch)
https://jingsketch.gumroad.com/l/JingsketchBrushes?layout=profile
 THE SECRET IS OUT!
The right brush brings the right results and saves you
TONS of time, and in my opinion, these are THE BEST
on the market. I’ve tested hundreds of brushes and
distilled this list. Enjoy :)

So, the brushes and iPad have been set up,

and now… on to creativity! :)
 DIGITAL ILLUSTRATION
IN ACTION STRAIGHT
FROM MY IPAD:

MOODBOARDS
INTO COMPLEX
3D ILLUSTRATIONS

BASED ON
A FLOOR PLAN
BASED ON
A PHOTO

BIRD’S-EYE-VIEWS
 BASED ON A
COMPUTER MODEL

FROM SCRATCH
BASED ON A
QUICK SCRIBBLE

PNG LIBRARIES
 ALL TYPES OF
COLLAGES

TRAVEL BUDDY
BONUS CHAPTER:
Making your DIGITAL DRAWING and
DESIGNING a bespoke experience.

MY MUST-HAVES:

PAPERLIKE SCREEN PROTECTOR

for getting THAT paper like
feeling: https://paperlike.com

A GENIUS IPAD CASE.

I got it as a gift from the brand but fell in love
with it instantly. A big thanks to the Harber
London Team for this incredibly practical gift
once again.

https://www.harberlondon.com/products/slim-ip-
ad-pro-evo-folio-with-stand
FINAL WORD

EVEN THOUGH I DON’T WANT IT TO END, WE’RE WRAPPING UP!

It was such a pleasure putting this guide together for you and sharing
all the tips, hacks and tools with you. I’ve been developing them for
years, and now they are yours, in just one e-guide.

NOW IT’S TIME TO THIS KNOWLEDGE INTO ACTION!

Because after the initial enthusiasm (I know that you’re enthusiastic
and want to start creating magic right away) without any action, there
won’t be any results. But that’s not going to be your case, because
I’ve broken down practical next steps for you.
DRAW 2 STUNNING interior and
texture moodboards THAT I HAD
MENTIONED AT THE BEGINNING
OF THE BOOK WITH ME HERE

In addition to the sketching part, we’ll

also be talking about professional
applications for drawing, whether you
need to go to art school and have
talent, common drawing mistakes all
newbies do, not to mention meeting
our students at the ASDB Academy
and the results they’ve achieved with
me as their mentor.
IF YOU WANT TO START
DRAWING more complex
compositions AND scenes ...

... I HAVE 2 special

options FOR YOU:

OUR SIGNATURE
iPad Interior Course
AND OUR Architectural
Sketching Course!
 While both courses focus on digital sketching, the
INTERIOR SKETCHING COURSE delves specifically into
interior design concepts, spatial planning, and creating
sketches tailored for interior spaces.

The ARCHITECTURE SKETCHING COURSE, on the other hand,

emphasizes architectural principles, scale, perspective, and
creating sketches for exterior architectural structures.
 EACH COURSE OFFERS
unique insights and techniques
tailored TO THEIR RESPECTIVE
FIELDS OF STUDY.

LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERIOR SKETCHING:

https://www.andshedrawsbig.academy

LEARN MORE ABOUT ARCHITECTURAL SKETCHING:

https://www.andshedrawsbig.academy/architectural-
sketching-course