Intro to Procreate :: Learning to Draw on the iPad

Want to learn how to use Procreate to draw on your iPad? New to Procreate or want to learn time-saving tips and tricks? In this video you’ll learn all the basics, tips, tricks, and everything you need to get you drawing as quickly as possible, without overwhelming you with information. Learn which hardware to get, the best size canvas to use, colors, layers, alpha lock and clipping masks, select and transform, drawing guides, adjustments, and more.



MAKE ART EVERYDAY // I believe that creativity can make a profound impact on people’s lives, no matter their skill level. If I could offer one piece of advice about establishing a daily art-making habit, it would be to make it as easy as possible for you to create. Make your tools accessible, and remove any barriers that might stop you from doing it. With the iPad and Procreate, you have hundreds of tools and every color imaginable at your disposal. Make art anytime, anywhere.



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Full Blog Post: https://bardotbrush.com/intro

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QUICK JUMP TO SECTIONS



01:10 Recommended Hardware

02:35 Gallery View

03:12 Canvas Templates

03:29 Brushes

04:45 Undo/Redo/Clear/Eraser

05:34 Working with Color

06:44 Smudge

07:01 Layers

09:47 Quickline & Quickshape

10:59 Selection Tool

11:40 Transform Tool

14:31 Adjustments Menu

15:03 Liquify

15:27 Adjusting Colors with HSB

15:52 Tracing from a Reference Photo

16:37 Crop and Resize

16:48 Drawing Guides and Symmetry

17:31 Time-Lapse Replay

18:03 Sharing your Art

18:27 Organizing Files

19:10 Helpful Resources

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RESOURCES



https://bardotbrush.com/making-art-everyday/

A series of drawing prompts, tutorials, and motivation to help you overcome creative fears and establish a daily art-making practice.



https://bardotbrush.com/what-should-i-draw/

Not sure what to draw? Get a random, possibly absurd idea!



https://bardotbrush.com

High-quality Procreate brushes that inspire you to create.

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LET’S CONNECT



Follow Bardot Brush: https://instagram.com/bardotbrush // #bardotbrush

Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lisabardot



Join the Facebook group: Procreate Community : Learn // Draw // Share

https://bardotbrush.com/facebook-group

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HARDWARE



I use the iPad Pro 12.9” // https://amzn.to/2VpRnAE

With Apple Pencil (Gen.2) // https://amzn.to/2GRHWqA

Matte Screen Protector: https://amzn.to/2s1dnEG



A more budget conscious choice:

iPad 9.7” (early 2018) // https://amzn.to/2CLOClW

With Apple Pencil (Gen.1) // https://amzn.to/2Vq5l5F

Screen Protector: https://amzn.to/2SyUe8P

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PROCREATE APP



At only $9.99 USD, Procreate is a STEAL! It’s the best 10 bucks you’ll ever spend.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/procreate/id425073498?mt=8

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MUSIC



Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1500025

Artist: http://incompetech.com/