Procreate app Tips
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.
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.)
Developer Link
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
- 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!
Make stacks stand out a bit more
https://folio.procreate.art/discussions/3/6/51952
Masking Tips
Using Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks
Masks + Cheat Sheet!
Installing Brushes
Installing Fonts
Classes and Training
Notes from our Past Procreate Meetups
- Our third Procreate app Meetup was help April 14th, 5:00PM-6:30PM.
- Our second Procreate app Meetup was held March 15th, 5:00PM-6:30PM.
- Our first Meetup (February 15th, 5:30-7:00 PM.)
Classes
- Our third Procreate app Meetup will be April 14th, 5:00PM-6:30PM. In person at Pikes Peak Makerspace. Free for PPM Members.
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channels #computers or #general
- Or message Warren Jokinen on Slack
Member Showcase
Inspirational Signs
(by Marvin Harrell)
Notebook Cover
(by Marvin Harrell)
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Adobe Illustrator Tips
Adobe Photoshop Tips
Curated Links
Other Fun Stuff
Art with Flo -- on YouTube
How to Make a SWIRLY TEXT EFFECT
PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
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