Procreate app Tips

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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 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.)

iPad 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".

Siri Dictation Commands

iPad Accessories

Find the right Apple Pencil
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!
Paperlike screen protector

Make stacks stand out a bit more

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

Procreate Stacks.jpg








Masking Tips

Links to other sites (external links):

Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks

Masks + Cheat Sheet!

Installing Brushes

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

Installing Fonts



Classes and Training

Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups

Our most recent Meetup was held 04/13/23, 6:00PM-7:30PM -- Thanks Lisa!
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

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to other sites (external links):

Procreate Beginners Series
Procreate Handbook

For Additional Help

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.

Member Showcase

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

See Also

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Canva Tips

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

https://folio.procreate.art/discussions
official YouTube page for Procreate®
Procreate on Instagram
Procreate superpowers
https://savage.si/ -- Savage Interactive

Other Fun Stuff

Links to other sites (external links):

How to Make a SWIRLY TEXT EFFECT
Procreate receives prestigious Apple Design Award for Inclusivity.



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