Once the challenge was over, I made a follow-up video sharing what I learned. It took me around two weeks to get acquainted with the main features of the drawing app, and another two weeks to pick up speed and increase self-confidence. You won’t get bored drawing just a bunch of basic shapes. In 2018, it claimed the title of the best-selling application for iPads. Digital artists who prefer to work on tablets have had a blast with this feature-rich app. Unlike other apps designed primarily for PCs, Procreate works seamlessly on an iPad. Picking a different tutorial each day keeps it fun. Procreate is a digital graphics editor that lets you take your art to the next level. You’ll learn to work with common features, such as layering, shadowing, selecting brushes, how to draw within a certain area only, and working with the color palette. However, I recommend an Apple Pencil if you want to get serious with the iPad app.

If youre brand new to Procreate you can start by drawing with your finger.

Art by Melody (she skips absolutely no steps so you can start from zero) All you need to get started with Procreate as a beginner is the iPad app Procreate, an iPad, and something to draw with.

I’d recommend going through videos on the following YouTube channels in order, from absolute illustration noobs to confident beginners: Search “ Procreate tutorials for beginners” on YouTube and pick a drawing you’d enjoy working on. With a wealth of free materials available, I didn’t see the need to buy a course. Tap on the iPad Storage button Take a look at the storage bar and see how much storage you have left. Recap of 30-day drawing challenge in video format Channels to learn the basics of Procreate digital drawing To begin with, let’s look at how much storage your Procreate files take up on your iPad as a whole: 1.

Ipad procreate drawing