Art With Flo

Art With Flo

YouTube

2017, "procreate, tutorial"

WISE
89%

WISE Score

1.2M

Subscribers

The ultimate Bob Ross for the iPad generation, turning Procreate from a confusing app into a creative superpower.

Screenwise Verdict

Art With Flo is the gold standard for 'productive screen time.' If you've already invested in an iPad for your kid, this is how you make that investment pay off in actual skills. Flo has a knack for making digital painting feel accessible rather than intimidating, and her 'You Can Draw This' format is basically a hit of dopamine for any kid who thinks they 'aren't good at art.'

It’s not just about drawing cute animals; it’s a stealthy way to teach technical software literacy. Just be aware that while the videos are free, the ecosystem around them—the app, the pencil, and the potential Patreon sub—can add up. But as far as YouTube goes, this is as wholesome and enriching as it gets.

Age Fit

Best for ages 8 and up. While younger kids can enjoy the videos, the fine motor skills and multi-step interface of the Procreate app usually require a bit more maturity to navigate without frustration.

WISE Breakdown
Wholesome
95

Flo's teaching style is incredibly calm, encouraging, and focused entirely on the joy of creation. It's the digital equivalent of a low-stress art class with zero snobbery.

Imaginative
98

The channel doesn't just show you what to draw; it teaches you how to use digital tools to realize your own ideas. It turns a piece of glass (the iPad) into a limitless canvas.

Safe
80

The content itself is pristine. However, it's hosted on YouTube with open comments, and Flo frequently promotes her Patreon and Gumroad stores for brushes and extra lessons.

Enriching
96

This is pure skill-building. It covers color theory, composition, and technical software mastery in a way that's immediately applicable and rewarding.

Parent Info
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Why It Might Be Great

  • Mastery over consumption. It transforms the iPad from a Netflix machine into a legitimate artistic tool.
  • Step-by-step clarity. Flo breaks down complex digital techniques—like clipping masks and gaussian blurs—so they actually make sense to a beginner.
  • High 'win' rate. Her 'You Can Draw This' series is designed so that even a novice walks away with a piece of art they're actually proud to show off.
  • Calm pacing. Unlike the frantic, high-decibel energy of most YouTube 'influencers,' Flo is steady, quiet, and focused.
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What to Watch For

  • The Procreate Tax. To follow along properly, you need an iPad, an Apple Pencil, and the Procreate app, which is a one-time paid purchase.
  • The Patreon Upsell. While the YouTube tutorials are free, she heavily promotes her Patreon for custom brushes and 'exclusive' palettes. Your kid might start asking for a monthly subscription.
  • YouTube Rabbit Holes. Even though Flo’s channel is safe, the sidebar is still the YouTube algorithm. It’s easy to finish a drawing tutorial and click over into less productive 'brain rot' content.

Conversation Starters

  • "Which part of the drawing felt the hardest to get right—the sketch or the coloring?"
  • "Do you think digital art is 'easier' than paper and pencil, or just different?"
  • "Flo uses a lot of 'layers' in her work. How does that help you fix mistakes compared to drawing on paper?"
  • "If you could design your own custom digital brush, what kind of texture would it have?"

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Art With Flo

Art with Flo

@artwithflo
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