In this quick blog tutorial, I’ll walk through the process for creating a checkered repeat pattern in Procreate. If you’re familiar with Procreate and the concept of seamless patterns, then this tutorial is for you! You’ll learn a few quick steps to take to build a checkered pattern with ease.
Read MoreWhen it comes to sketching in Procreate, I love that you have so much flexibility! In this tutorial, you’ll learn two ways to use reference images in Procreate. You’ll learn how to place a reference image to the side of your canvas to reference as you freehand draw, and you’ll also learn how to sketch directly on top of a reference image. And bonus! I’ll share a tip for how to insert a photo in Procreate so that it doesn’t show up in your final illustration timelapse!
Read MoreIf you’ve ever downloaded Procreate brushes or color palettes, getting them from your downloads into the Procreate app can be a little confusing. If you’re wondering how to open assets like brushes or swatches in Procreate, I’ll walk you through the process step-by-step. It’s pretty simple once you get the hang of it!
Read MoreCreating high-resolution pieces can be a little tricky in Procreate since the larger your canvas size is, the fewer layers you get. I’ve come up with a few tricks in my Procreate workflow to help with this. Instead of starting out with a large canvas and limited layers, I start my initial sketch on a smaller canvas so I can have the flexibility of multiple layers. Here’s a peek into my process for working with different canvas sizes in Procreate!
Read MoreOne of the concerns that I hear a lot from Procreate beginners is that they don’t know what to draw in Procreate. The Procreate iPad app is such a fabulous tool, but it can feel a little overwhelming to know where to start. If you’re looking for Procreate drawing ideas, you’ve come to the right place! In this post, I’ll share six different drawing ideas that you can come back to again and again any time you’re feeling stuck wondering what to draw in Procreate.
Read MoreDrawing on your iPad with Procreate is such a fun way to create art, but if you’re new to the medium it can feel a little daunting. If you’re a Procreate beginner this blog series will walk you through some different Procreate drawing ideas so you can get comfortable with the app! In this step-by-step Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to draw textured citrus fruit in Procreate!
Read MoreI often get asked what the best Procreate brushes are for surface designers, so in this post, I'm going to share some of my favorites! Some of these are the free Procreate brushes that come built-in with the Procreate app, and some are custom brushes. You can get a free download of all of these recommended brushes if you're enrolled as a student in my Procreate Skillshare classes!
Read MoreOne of my favorite techniques for success in selling art online and licensing my artwork as a professional artist is to create multiple colorways or color palettes for each piece of artwork I create. In just a few clicks I'm able to transform one piece of artwork into many. Not only does this save time, but it helps my portfolio grow exponentially and increases the number of potential buyers for the art I sell online.
Read MoreIn this tutorial, you'll learn how to do calligraphy and learn the basic calligraphy strokes that you can use to illustrate any phrase that you want. Lettering goes by many names whether it's calligraphy, brush lettering, or hand lettering, but the result is the same - beautiful lettered illustrations that share an inspirational message.
Read MoreThis hand-lettering tutorial is all about best practices for lettering in Procreate. This is a great skill to learn as a Procreate beginner, and once you get the basics down, it's a really simple and fun process. Hand-lettering in Procreate is one of my favorite things to do in the iPad app and I think you'll really enjoy it too!
Read MoreOne of my favorite new digital art mediums is Procreate on the iPad. It is an affordable and intuitive app to use, and you are able to create some seriously stunning artwork with it. From illustrations to animation, Procreate is a powerful tool that you can take with you on the go.
Read MoreWant to learn the easiest technique to elevate your digital art and make it look like it was illustrated by hand? Cue: Digitally adding a paper background. This technique works no matter what digital art medium you use, whether it's Procreate for the iPad, Adobe Illustrator, or Adobe Photoshop, this simple technique is a game-changer for digital art. It's subtle, but extremely impactful. And spoiler alert, it's actually really simple once you get the hang of it.
Read MoreOne of my top strategies for selling artwork online is to create pieces in multiple different color palettes. Potential customers have varying styles and preferences. If you create a piece in just one color, you're limiting yourself to one type of audience. In this Procreate tutorial, you’ll learn how to create multiple different color palettes from one illustration.
Read MoreOne of my favorite new digital art mediums is Procreate on the iPad. It is an affordable and intuitive app to use, and you are able to create some seriously stunning artwork with it. From illustrations to animation, Procreate is a powerful tool that you can take with you on the go.
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