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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, software, 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.
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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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'''Procreate''' is commercial software for Apple's iPad available from their 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].
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The&nbsp;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''']]
 
  
==iPad 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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===Get the software version on your iPad===
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===Make stacks stand out a bit more===
:Go to Settings app > General, then tap "About".
 
 
 
===[https://crushapps.com/more-fun-with-siri-dictation/ Siri Dictation Commands] ===
 
 
 
==iPad Accessories==
 
:'''[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]'''
 
 
 
: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!
 
 
 
:[https://paperlike.com/ '''Paperlike screen protector''']
 
 
 
==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]]
 
[[File:Procreate Stacks.jpg|left|frameless|180x180px]]
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==Masking Tips==
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===Masking Tips===
Links to other sites (external links):
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'''Links to youtube.com:'''
 
 
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-dLMmViqw Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks]===
 
===[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1BIwfksrc8 Masks + Cheat Sheet!]===
 
  
==Installing Brushes==
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uo-dLMmViqw Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks]''' (16:21 mins)
:https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/brushes/brushes-share/
 
  
==Installing Fonts==
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:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1BIwfksrc8 '''Masks + Cheat Sheet!'''] (20:17 mins)
:https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/text/text-fonts/
 
  
===Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups===
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===Installing Brushes ===
:[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes|'''Our most recent Meetup''']]''' was held 04/13/23, 6:00PM-7:30PM -- Thanks Lisa!'''
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:'''https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/brushes/brushes-share/'''
:Our 4th Procreate app Meetup (May 26th, 5:00PM-6:30PM)
 
:Our 3rd Procreate app Meetup (April 14th, 5:00PM-6:30PM)
 
:Our 2nd Meetup (March 15th, 5:00PM-6:30PM)
 
: Our 1st Meetup (February 15th, 5:30PM-7:00 PM)
 
  
===Classes===
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===Installing Fonts===
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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:'''https://procreate.com/handbook/procreate/text/text-fonts/'''
  
===Training===
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==Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups==
Links to other sites (external links):
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:[[Procreate Meetups -- Notes|'''Our most recent Meetup''']] was April 13, 2023
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vn8bj0YpZg4 Procreate Beginners Series]''' -- on YouTube
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:Our 4th Procreate app Meetup (May 26, 2022)
:'''[https://procreate.art/handbook/procreate/introduction/ Procreate Handbook]'''
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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 channel #procreate
 
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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.
 
  
 
==Member Showcase==
 
==Member Showcase==
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
File:Scarecrows.jpg|alt=Scarecrows/photo prop|<center>Scarecrows/photo prop<br>by Lisa MacNicol<br>(10/24/22)</center>
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File:Inspirational Signs.jpg|alt=Inspiration Signs|'''Inspirational Signs<br> <i>by Marvin Harrell</i>'''
File:Inspirational Signs.jpg|alt=Inspiration Signs|<center>Inspirational Signs<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:Every thought Captive.jpg|alt=Notebook Cover (Marvin Harrell)|<center>Notebook Cover<br>by Marvin Harrell</center>  
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File:Scarecrows.jpg|alt=Scarecrows/photo prop|'''Scarecrows/photo prop<br> <i>by Lisa M.</i>'''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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==See Also==
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==iPad Tips==
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
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:'''Take a screenshot using a connected keyboard:'''
:[[Adobe Illustrator Tips|'''Adobe Illustrator Tips''']]
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::<code>'''cmd shift 3'''</code> — screenshot your entire screen
:[[Adobe Photoshop Tips|'''Adobe Photoshop Tips''']]
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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''']
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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
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==External Training==
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:'''[https://procreate.art/handbook/procreate/introduction/ Procreate Handbook]'''
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:[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers '''Procreate superpowers''']
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:'''https://savage.si/''' — Savage Interactive
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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]]'''
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
 
:'''[[Canva Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Inkscape Tips]]'''
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:'''[[Blender Tips]]'''
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:'''[[USDZ File Format Tips]]'''
  
==Curated Links==
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:[[Computers — Mac and Apple|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D0DD27">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Computers — Mac and Apple'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
Links to other sites (external links):
 
:https://folio.procreate.art/discussions
 
:[https://www.youtube.com/c/Procreate official YouTube page for Procreate®]
 
:[https://www.instagram.com/procreate/ Procreate on Instagram]
 
:[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers '''Procreate superpowers''']
 
:'''https://savage.si/''' -- Savage Interactive
 
  
== Other Fun Stuff==
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #procreate
Links to other sites (external links):
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-VTiBK4ng '''How to Make a SWIRLY TEXT EFFECT''']
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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.
:'''[https://procreate.art/insight/2022/ADA-for-inclusivity Procreate receives prestigious Apple Design Award for Inclusivity.]'''
 
 
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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.