Get Set Procreate
A practical guide to illustrating on an iPad filled with tips, tricks, and best practices
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 31. August 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
978-1-80670-501-6 (ISBN)
Description
Discover hacks to quickly get started with Procreate with the help of this color guide and learn how to use it on an iPad to create exquisite illustrations and animations
Key Features
Follow step-by-step instructions and tips on how to use Procreate to get the most out of it
Work through hands-on tutorials with real artwork that will boost your confidence to explore Procreate further
Highly recommended for iPad users who want to be able to paint on the go
Book DescriptionComplete with step-by-step instructions, easy to follow descriptions and practical application guidelines, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you the ins and outs of Procreate and how you can use them effectively.
You'll learn how to use the new features of Procreate 5 to create beautiful illustrations, animations and graphics. The book will allow you to harness the tools at your disposal and allow you to create your own brushes, shortcuts and menus, and work efficiently.
By the end of the book you will be able to confidently navigate the application and achieve desired results.What you will learn
Familiarity with the interface
Ability to personalise the application to suit reader's own workflow
Provide preliminary knowledge to use as basis for further exploration
Inform reader of possible pitfalls
Who this book is forYounger people from mid teens and upward who want to start illustrating professionally on Procreate but feel lost about where to start and how to use so many features.
Experienced illustrators/animators accustomed to other softwares like Photoshop who would like to pick up a new skill.
Key Features
Follow step-by-step instructions and tips on how to use Procreate to get the most out of it
Work through hands-on tutorials with real artwork that will boost your confidence to explore Procreate further
Highly recommended for iPad users who want to be able to paint on the go
Book DescriptionComplete with step-by-step instructions, easy to follow descriptions and practical application guidelines, this easy-to-follow guide will teach you the ins and outs of Procreate and how you can use them effectively.
You'll learn how to use the new features of Procreate 5 to create beautiful illustrations, animations and graphics. The book will allow you to harness the tools at your disposal and allow you to create your own brushes, shortcuts and menus, and work efficiently.
By the end of the book you will be able to confidently navigate the application and achieve desired results.What you will learn
Familiarity with the interface
Ability to personalise the application to suit reader's own workflow
Provide preliminary knowledge to use as basis for further exploration
Inform reader of possible pitfalls
Who this book is forYounger people from mid teens and upward who want to start illustrating professionally on Procreate but feel lost about where to start and how to use so many features.
Experienced illustrators/animators accustomed to other softwares like Photoshop who would like to pick up a new skill.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-80670-501-6 (9781806705016)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Samadrita Ghosh is a self employed artist based in India. She has been working in the industry as an animator, illustrator and pre-production artist since 2016, and has worked on several projects for diverse clients.
In 2020, she graduated with a Bachelor's in Design from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and is now pursuing an independent career in illustration. She has been using Procreate to illustrate professionally for over 2 years.
In 2020, she graduated with a Bachelor's in Design from Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, and is now pursuing an independent career in illustration. She has been using Procreate to illustrate professionally for over 2 years.
Content
Table of Contents
Getting Started: Setting up a canvas
Understanding Panels
Using Gestures and Shortcuts
Organising Your Layers
Painting Tools and Brush Library- Using and Organizing Brushes
Brush Studio Settings - Editing and Combining Brushes
Using Color Tools
Adjustments: Applying Image Effects
Using Assisted Drawing Tools (change some images)
Animating on Procreate
Sketchbooking with Page Assist
Painting on 3D Models
Rendering a Character Using Blend Modes
Making Manga on Procreate
Getting Started: Setting up a canvas
Understanding Panels
Using Gestures and Shortcuts
Organising Your Layers
Painting Tools and Brush Library- Using and Organizing Brushes
Brush Studio Settings - Editing and Combining Brushes
Using Color Tools
Adjustments: Applying Image Effects
Using Assisted Drawing Tools (change some images)
Animating on Procreate
Sketchbooking with Page Assist
Painting on 3D Models
Rendering a Character Using Blend Modes
Making Manga on Procreate