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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
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'''Procreate is commercial software for Apple's iPad''' available from their App Store.
  
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It is used by digital artists to create everything from rough sketches to hyper-realistic images.
  
'''Procreate''' is commercial software available from Apple's App Store and it is used by digital artists to create everything from rough sketches to [https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/news/morgan-freeman-portrait-the-world-s-most-realistic-finger-painting-8983072.html hyper-realistic images]. The 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.) <br>
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The&nbsp;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&nbsp;users.)
 
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[[File:Procreate app icon.png|alt=Procreate app icon|300x300px|thumb|<center>'''Procreate icon''']]
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==Developer Link==
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:'''https://savage.si/'''
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==Version Info ==
 
 
 
===Get your Procreate Version and Build number: ===
 
:go to your Procreate main Gallery (not in any Stacks)
 
:pick the name "Procreate" in the upper-left corner.
 
: (From here you can also "Restore Example Artworks" and "Start Gallery Recovery".)
 
 
 
===Get the software version on your iPad:===
 
: go to Settings app > General, then tap "About".
 
 
 
==Make stacks stand out a bit more==
 
  
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==Procreate Tips ==
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===Get your Procreate Version and Build number:===
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:# go to your Procreate main Gallery (not in any Stacks)
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:# pick the name "Procreate" in the upper-left corner.
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:(From here you can also "Restore Example Artworks" and "Start Gallery Recovery".)
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===Make stacks stand out a bit more===
 
'''https://folio.procreate.art/discussions/3/6/51952'''
 
'''https://folio.procreate.art/discussions/3/6/51952'''
 
[[File:Procreate Stacks.jpg|left|frameless|180x180px]]
 
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==Masking Tips==
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===Masking Tips===
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'''Links to youtube.com:'''
  
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-dLMmViqw Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks]===
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-dLMmViqw Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks]''' (16:21 mins)
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1BIwfksrc8 Masks + Cheat Sheet!]===
 
  
==Installing Brushes==
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1BIwfksrc8 '''Masks + Cheat Sheet!'''] (20:17 mins)
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==Installing Fonts==
 
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==Classes and Training==
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===Installing Brushes ===
===[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes|Notes from our first Meetup]]===
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:'''https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/brushes/brushes-share/'''
:(February 15th, 5:30-7:00 PM.)
 
  
===Classes===
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===Installing Fonts===
::Our third Procreate app Meetup will be April 14th, 5:00PM-6:30PM. In person at Pikes Peak Makerspace. Free for PPM Members.
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:'''https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/text/text-fonts/'''
::Our second Procreate app Meetup was held March 15th, 5:00PM-6:30PM.
 
  
: Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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==Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups==
===Training===
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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)
  
===For Additional Help===
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:PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
:Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
 
:Or message Warren Jokinen on Slack
 
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Inspirational Signs.jpg|alt=Inspiration Signs|<center>'''Inspirational Signs<br>(by Marvin Harrell)'''</center>
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File:Inspirational Signs.jpg|alt=Inspiration Signs|'''Inspirational Signs<br> <i>by Marvin Harrell</i>'''
File:Every thought Captive.jpg|alt=Notebook Cover (Marvin Harrell)|<center>'''Notebook Cover<br>(by Marvin Harrell)'''</center>
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File:Every thought Captive.jpg|alt=Notebook Cover (Marvin Harrell)|'''Notebook Cover<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:Scarecrows.jpg|alt=Scarecrows/photo prop|'''Scarecrows/photo prop<br> <i>by Lisa M.</i>'''
 
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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''']
  
 
==iPad Accessories==
 
==iPad Accessories==
:'''[https://www.apple.com/apple-pencil/ Find the right Apple Pencil]'''
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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
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==External Training==
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:'''[https://procreate.art/handbook/procreate/introduction/ Procreate Handbook]'''
  
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYER_rPtHCI Apple Pencil 1 vs Apple Pencil 2]'''
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:[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers '''Procreate superpowers''']
  
: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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:'''https://savage.si/''' — Savage Interactive
  
:[https://paperlike.com/ '''Paperlike screen protector''']
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlpSQCrjuGkriILjGVhAMxaroOgpGDbvl Procreate Beginners Series]''' — on YouTube (5 videos)
  
==See Also==
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==Hand-Curated Links==
===[[Adobe Illustrator Tips]]===
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
===[[Adobe Photoshop Tips]]===
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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]'''
==Curated Links==
 
:[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers '''Procreate superpowers''']
 
  
:https://procreate.art/handbook/procreate/introduction/
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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''']
  
:https://folio.procreate.art/discussions
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==Additional Help==
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
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:'''[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes]]'''
  
:[https://www.youtube.com/c/Procreate official YouTube page for Procreate®]
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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]]'''
  
:[https://www.instagram.com/procreate/ Procreate on Instagram]
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
  
== Other Fun Stuff==
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:[[Computers — Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
===[https://www.youtube.com/c/ArtwithFlo Art with Flo] -- on YouTube===
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #procreate
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-VTiBK4ng How to Make a SWIRLY TEXT EFFECT]===
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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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[[Category:Software]]
 
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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.