It has fast become the go-to and one the best digital art apps available for iPads. Because of it’s super low price, I tend to recommend beginners getting started with digital art just go straight for Procreate rather than trying to find free apps to use.
This is a quick post to direct you to some learning resources if you’re planning to use the app.
If you need Procreate brushes, check these out…
Start with the app website…
Getting familiar with Procreate starts with the Procreate Handbook on the app’s website. I often see beginners just wanting to jump right into drawing before actually getting to know the tools they are using. Then they get frustrated and head to Reddit asking the community for a more beginner-friendly app.
To get the most of the app, even if you only need the basic tools as a beginner, take some time to browse through the handbook.
Also, check out the Procreate Youtube channel for news and tips on using the app…
Tutorials by artists on Youtube…
There are plenty of beginner tutorials on Youtube. Below are a few by artists I’ve been following for some time.
Full-on courses…
A slightly longer vid below by Aaron Blaise, which is an excerpt from his Procreate online course available on the CreatureArtTeacher website.
If you really want to step up you digital art learning, then I HIGHLY recommend checking out Schoolism as well. They have courses ranging from the fundamentals of drawing, to oil painting and watercolour, to digital painting, sculpture and animation. There is also a Procreate course by Nikolai Lockertsen.
Lockertsen has been using Procreate exclusively for his personal and professional work for almost a decade. He’s used it for digital painting and animation, and is a great teacher for beginners getting in Procreate.
Check out Nikolai’s Artstation page to see his amazing range of work.
If you need some interesting brushes, he has this Procreate brush pack available to compliment a tutorial he has on Artstation Learning.
Schoolism is also running their Winter Sale right now. That means you can get an annual subscription, with access to all their courses, for only $200. It’s definitely worth the pennies. Find out more here.
Prefer to learn from a book?
Then check out The Beginners Guide To Digital Painting in Procreate: How To Create Art On an iPad. Authors include the mighty Max Ulichney, Simone Grunewald, Sam Nassour, and Aveline Stockart. Its filled with inspiring images, step-y-step tutorials and tips.
Recommended device…
The iPad with the Apple Pencil is a great choice for a portable drawing tablet. For beginners getting in to digital art, I’d recommend the 8th Gen Ipad together with the Apple Pencil and Procreate.
If you want something more suited to professional use, then look into the iPad Pro 11″ or the 12.9″ with Apple Pencil 2. Especially if you want to do animation in the app, you’ll need a powerful device.
I just got myself a 2020 iPad Pro 12.9” and did a little review here if you want to check it out.
Wrapping up…
There’s really no need to look further than Procreate if you want to do digital art on your iPad. It is available exclusively on the App Store for just $10. If you are looking for some great brushes, head on over to this post.
Procreate is not available on the Play Store, but if you are looking for an Android app, check out Clip Studio Paint.
As with all apps, you’ll need to take some time to get familiar with things before you get stuck into your drawing. Always check the app website first for a tutorials page or handbook like with Procreate.
There are plenty of basic introductory videos on Youtube, but if you really want to get into the meat of things and do exercises to help you learn, then there are courses out there for that as well.
So with that, happy drawing!
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