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==Developer info==
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'''Procreate is commercial software for Apple's iPad''' available from their App Store.
[https://savage.si/ '''Developer (Savage Interactive) website''']
 
  
[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers '''Procreate superpowers''']
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It is used by digital artists to create everything from rough sketches to hyper-realistic images.
  
https://procreate.art/handbook/procreate/introduction/
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The iPad app is notable in part because of its large library of brushes. (Procreate ships with about 200 brushes and literally thousands more are available free and for purchase from users.)
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[https://www.youtube.com/c/Procreate official YouTube page for Procreate®]
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==Version info==
 
  
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==Procreate Tips ==
 
===Get your Procreate Version and Build number:===
 
===Get your Procreate Version and Build number:===
:go to your Procreate main Gallery (not in any Stacks)
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:# go to your Procreate main Gallery (not in any Stacks)
:pick the name "Procreate" in the upper-left corner.
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:# pick the name "Procreate" in the upper-left corner.
 
:(From here you can also "Restore Example Artworks" and "Start Gallery Recovery".)
 
:(From here you can also "Restore Example Artworks" and "Start Gallery Recovery".)
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===Make stacks stand out a bit more===
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'''https://folio.procreate.art/discussions/3/6/51952'''
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===Masking Tips===
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'''Links to youtube.com:'''
  
===Get the software version on your iPad:===
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-dLMmViqw Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks]''' (16:21 mins)
:go to Settings app > General, then tap "About".
 
  
==Masking Tips==
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1BIwfksrc8 '''Masks + Cheat Sheet!'''] (20:17 mins)
  
=== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-dLMmViqw Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks] ===
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===Installing Brushes ===
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:'''https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/brushes/brushes-share/'''
=== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1BIwfksrc8 Masks + Cheat Sheet!] ===
 
  
== Installing Brushes ==
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===Installing Fonts===
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:'''https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/text/text-fonts/'''
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==Installing Fonts==
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==Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups==
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:[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes|'''Our most recent Meetup''']] was April 13, 2023
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:Our 4th Procreate app Meetup (May 26, 2022)
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:Our 3rd Procreate app Meetup (April 14, 2022)
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:Our 2nd Meetup (March 15, 2022)
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:Our 1st Meetup (February 15, 2022)
  
==Classes and Training==
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
===Classes===
 
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
:Our second Procreate app Meetup will be in the middle of March.
 
:'''[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes|Notes from our first Meetup]]''' [[Procreate Meetups -- Notes|(February 15th, 5:30-7:00 PM.)]]
 
===Training===
 
===For Help===
 
:Message in PPM Slack channel #general
 
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Every thought Captive.jpg|alt=Notebook Cover (Marvin Harrell)|<center>'''Notebook Cover&nbsp;(by Marvin Harrell)'''</center>
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File:Inspirational Signs.jpg|alt=Inspiration Signs|'''Inspirational Signs<br> <i>by Marvin Harrell</i>'''
File:PPM logo animated2.gif|alt=Animated in Procreate|<center>'''Animated in Procreate<br>(Warren Jokinen)'''</center>
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File:Every thought Captive.jpg|alt=Notebook Cover (Marvin Harrell)|'''Notebook Cover<br> <i>by Marvin Harrell</i>'''  
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File:Scarecrows.jpg|alt=Scarecrows/photo prop|'''Scarecrows/photo prop<br> <i>by Lisa M.</i>'''
 
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== iPad Accessories==
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'''[https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/ Find the right Apple Pencil]'''
 
  
'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYER_rPtHCI Apple Pencil 1 vs Apple Pencil 2]'''
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==iPad Tips==
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:'''Take a screenshot using a connected keyboard:'''
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::<code>'''cmd shift 3'''</code> — screenshot your entire screen
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::<code>'''cmd shift 4'''</code> — screenshot with handles to edit
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:'''Get the software version on your iPad:'''
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::Launch the Settings app, select General, then select About.
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:: OR Ask Siri "''What is my iOS version number''", or just "what version" (!)
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:[https://crushapps.com/more-fun-with-siri-dictation/ '''Siri Dictation Commands''']
  
The Apple Pencil 1 is round (does not have a flat edge) and rolls around the table, but will always stop rolling with the Apple logo facing up!  
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==iPad Accessories==
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:'''[https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/ Find the right Apple Pencil]''' — apple.com
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:'''[https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/ Apple Pencil Pro]''' — apple.com
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYER_rPtHCI Apple Pencil 1 vs Apple Pencil 2]'''
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::The Apple Pencil 1 is round (does not have a flat edge) and if it rolls around, it will always stop rolling with the Apple&nbsp;logo facing&nbsp;up!
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:[https://paperlike.com/ '''Paperlike screen protector'''] — paperlike.com
  
[https://paperlike.com/ '''Paperlike screen protector''']
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==External Training==
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:'''[https://procreate.art/handbook/procreate/introduction/ Procreate Handbook]'''
  
==Other Fun Stuff==
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:[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers '''Procreate superpowers''']
  
=== [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-VTiBK4ng How to Make a SWIRLY TEXT EFFECT]===
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:'''https://savage.si/''' — Savage Interactive
  
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-VTiBK4ng Ctrl+Paint] — Learn digital painting, for free.===
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlpSQCrjuGkriILjGVhAMxaroOgpGDbvl Procreate Beginners Series]''' — on YouTube (5 videos)
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==Hand-Curated Links==
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
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:'''[https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/morgan-freeman-portrait-the-world-s-most-realistic-finger-painting-8983072.html the most realistic finger painting ever]'''
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:'''https://folio.procreate.art/discussions'''
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:[https://www.youtube.com/shorts/jfqwAKcg0wk '''Procreate's Stance on AI'''] — YouTube Short
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:[https://www.youtube.com/c/Procreate '''official YouTube page for Procreate®'''] (249 videos)
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:[https://www.instagram.com/procreate/ '''Procreate on Instagram''']
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
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:[[Computers — Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #procreate
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
 
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Latest revision as of 18:15, 14 February 2025

Procreate is commercial software for Apple's iPad available from their App Store.

It is used by digital artists to create everything from rough sketches to hyper-realistic images.

The iPad app is notable in part because of its large library of brushes. (Procreate ships with about 200 brushes and literally thousands more are available free and for purchase from users.)

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


burst of white rays on orange background

Procreate Tips

Get your Procreate Version and Build number:

  1. go to your Procreate main Gallery (not in any Stacks)
  2. pick the name "Procreate" in the upper-left corner.
(From here you can also "Restore Example Artworks" and "Start Gallery Recovery".)

Make stacks stand out a bit more

https://folio.procreate.art/discussions/3/6/51952

Procreate Stacks.jpg








Masking Tips

Links to youtube.com:

Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks (16:21 mins)
Masks + Cheat Sheet! (20:17 mins)

Installing Brushes

https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/brushes/brushes-share/

Installing Fonts

https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/text/text-fonts/

Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups

Our most recent Meetup was April 13, 2023
Our 4th Procreate app Meetup (May 26, 2022)
Our 3rd Procreate app Meetup (April 14, 2022)
Our 2nd Meetup (March 15, 2022)
Our 1st Meetup (February 15, 2022)
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Member Showcase

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack.

iPad Tips

Take a screenshot using a connected keyboard:
cmd shift 3 — screenshot your entire screen
cmd shift 4 — screenshot with handles to edit
Get the software version on your iPad:
Launch the Settings app, select General, then select About.
OR Ask Siri "What is my iOS version number", or just "what version" (!)
Siri Dictation Commands

iPad Accessories

Find the right Apple Pencil — apple.com
Apple Pencil Pro — apple.com
Apple Pencil 1 vs Apple Pencil 2
The Apple Pencil 1 is round (does not have a flat edge) and if it rolls around, it will always stop rolling with the Apple logo facing up!
Paperlike screen protector — paperlike.com

External Training

Procreate Handbook
Procreate superpowers
https://savage.si/ — Savage Interactive
Procreate Beginners Series — on YouTube (5 videos)

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

the most realistic finger painting ever
https://folio.procreate.art/discussions
Procreate's Stance on AI — YouTube Short
official YouTube page for Procreate® (249 videos)
Procreate on Instagram

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

Procreate Meetups -- Notes
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Canva Tips
Inkscape Tips
Blender Tips
USDZ File Format Tips
  Computers — Mac and Apple  
Use the PPM Slack channel #procreate
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.

Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.