BEST PROCREATE TIPS + TRICKS 2023 ✶15 Simple Secrets for Beginners

15 Procreate tips and tricks in just 15 minutes? You're welcome 😊 But, seriously. So many beginner Procreate artists are winging it without knowing the full power of this amazing digital painting app! In this video, I break down the most helpful key tips and tricks for Procreate that will save you time and energy and will hopefully make the process of digital art more enjoyable overall. Happy painting! 💕
🌼CHAPTERS🌼
Organizing your workflow:
Canvas Stacks - 01:25
Brush Folders - 02:17
Naming your canvas - 03:16
Gamechangers:
Reference panel - 03:49
Drawing Guides - 05:17
Flipping the Canvas - 06:16
Layer Opacity - 06:48
Blending Modes - 07:15
Clipping Masks + Alpha Lock - 09:05
Liquify Tool - 10:55
Gradients (Feather Tool + Gaussian Blur) - 11:30
Fun Extras:
Symmetry Tool - 12:25
Magic Wand Effects (Halftone, Glitch, Chromatic Aberration) - 12:40
Timelapse Tool - 13:34
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[@andreaward381]

Feeling jealous of the fact that kids can take a digital art class in high school!! This is so fun!!

[@duckityduckkk]

took a visual art and technology class this year and it inspired me to buy an iPad!! Now I’m trying to learn how to use it haha :)

[@adrian.d]

I know!! I seen this at my sons high school this year!!! Like can I enroll in the school for just that class! Lol!! So jealous!

[@customcutters]

@@adrian.dyou know there’s places where adults can learn this stuff

[@adrian.d]

yes but not free like kids have it now in public school :)@@customcutters

[@lynnhughes]

I have been drawing with procreate for years. If i have the time, i like to watch these beginner videos. Every once in a while i get that "i did not know that moment." Or its a "i forgot about that moment". Enjoyed my moment. Keep up the good work.

[@rachbronson]

Thanks for stopping by! 💕

[@COLNELBatGuano]

Camera refernce used for facial expressions , vital for storyboards and key animations

[@measuretwicecutnice]

Im a carpenter just trying to learn how to draw. i enjoyed this. very helpful, not too intence, well edited, not mad hype intros or ads. 10/10 keep up the good work

[@rachbronson]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much 😌

[@brendahelquist8823]

Thank you .. I had learned from some of this. Video.

[@rachbronson]

Hey guys! Hope you enjoy this helpful (hopefully) video. I'm hoping to put out more helpful/ educational videos, so let me know what you want to learn from me in the comments! :) :) :) Thanks for stopping by!

[@1969kbl]

Those tips were awesome! New tip would be more explaining of layers and the different masks uses and effects (I still don’t get after a while lol) For example: in this video you show masking and clipping mask. Both circles were solid colors. I could not appreciate or see the difference in effects after you recolored. So I’m still not understanding the difference. Thank you so much for sharing your time and knowledge!🌷

[@bevgordon7619]

!! OMG !!! Where have been all my Frustrated Procreatve Drawing Life!?!? Finally some simple straightforward directions How To Do abc.... !Especially!! Those dang Blending Modes. Your demo was so wonderfully painless and easy to understand! As are all your other demos. Your high school students are so lucky to have you! I sure appreciate these tips, can’t wait to watch your other vids 👍🏻😺🎃

[@vlatkabutkovic431]

Thank you, this is very useful and straight to the point.

[@MerryEileen]

Nice! I wish you had been my high school art teacher. I’ve been using Procreate for at least 5 years and learned from this video. Thanks!

[@rachbronson]

You're too nice. Thanks!

[@joshuabailey6694]

Self reference looks like it could be good for drawing hands from a different perspective but in a pose you can’t find

[@echopaints5446]

I think the reference yourself part 5:11 could be good if you’re recording your face for a tutorial or something 😊

[@tucoerquilenne6765]

This is one of the best simple easy to understand explanations on some of the basic stuff you should know if you use Procreate. I am feeling jealous as well because I wish I had this digital stuff back in the late 80s when I was in Highschool. Yes I am dating myself but I don't care !!!

[@rachbronson]

Ahh thanks my friend! Glad I could help.

[@itsok4656]

Thank you for these Procreate tips! Please keep them coming. (❤ Strider )

[@rachbronson]

Strider says thank you :)

[@michaeldzaman5940]

excellent vid and a very cute doggo at end!!

[@rachbronson]

Ahh thanks! He appreciates it 😌

[@goawayorimgonnameow6348]

I believe the face feature is to draw face paint on yourself, kind of like a custom Instagram/snapchat filter except it's your own artwork

[@rachbronson]

That's what people seem to be saying haha I can't believe I didn't know that?

[@christianewolff7663]

The face reference tool is used to paint on your face , like a mask.

[@ssplays7024]

Hey, the one with your face, is yo create TikTok filters!

[@christinabolander]

Wow 🙌 Thank you!

[@leelaasokan]

Thanks!

[@gbear768]

first, congratulations for having such an awesome job! Also i wanted to mention that in the wrench/video section with time lapse- that will create a video which multiply that times all your canvases will fill up your device memory in no time!!! Took me hours to purge all the videos on my canvases. Last, Strider is really cute!

[@rachbronson]

Ooohhh such a good tip! Thank you! 💕

[@rachbronson]

and Strider says thank you 😂

[@Elpaso981]

You best. Love you

[@marc4art7]

The face option allows your face to become the canvas you can face-paint using that option

[@rachbronson]

Thanks! Now we know haha

[@22jbronson]

Wow great video with some great tips! Time to create!

[@thais8106]

omg i was looking for clipping mask for a long timeeee

[@sharonsmithcambridge176]

You look like a fun teacher! 😊 Thank you for this video. From one former teacher to another using tech in art!

[@rachbronson]

Thanks for watching!

[@Rachel-Louise]

WOW thank you! as a beginner to Procreate this was invaluable.

[@rachbronson]

So glad to hear it! Happy making!

[@inkyfrog]

This was so helpful, thank you! I was really struggling to understand the blending modes, but you explained it in a way I could understand, with examples!

[@angelcodispoti1721]

This was so helpful thank u so much

[@rachbronson]

Thanks for watching!

[@gilachess]

Really helpful for a beginner like me. Liked and subscribed of course.

[@rachbronson]

Thanks so much my friend!

[@derekegbert97]

Let's fucking Go!! So helpful! The Queen

[@bunni4874]

Love that we rock the same iPad case 😂❤

[@rachbronson]

HA! Awesome 😂

[@Lonjemoco]

Great video I’ve just been winging it for so long so this is so useful

[@rachbronson]

"winging it" is totally part of the creative process 😅

[@ashlynnriebe]

Thank you so so much! 🤗

[@bloodsweatnbass8918]

Love the ending. The tips though... I really really ! loved those. 👍🏾👍🏾

[@rachbronson]

Thanks so much! I'm so glad :)

[@rebeccaguidroz5586]

You can create youR own filters with the face dealy

[@nefelimg6699]

Thank you very much ,well explained no wonder you’re a teacher…blessings

[@rachbronson]

aww that's so sweet! Thanks!

[@igorkomkov9572]

Good explanations, thank you !

[@ajitpandey4087]

Thanks for a neat and clear instructions and hints, being a newbie I find it just what I needed, your presentation only made it easier

[@rachbronson]

Glad it was helpful!

[@davidwatsonillustrations3445]

Fantastic video, so helpful

[@rachbronson]

Glad you think so! Thank you!

[@fearbreazy5558]

Just got into procreate since I just barely got an iPad and that Timelapse feature is so cool never would’ve known about it if not for your video thanks 😅

[@rachbronson]

Of course! Thanks for watching :)

[@simsjef]

So glad to hear digital art is taught in some schools. The benefit would seem to draw non drawers into the being creative in a new area for them. I like your keep it simple style. I’m a novice at Procreate and you added some great tips to my work - thank you.

[@rachbronson]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks 😊

[@downthehobbyhole]

Great tutorial! I feel like a plank not knowing some of these tips already but glad I know them now. Thanks.

[@rachbronson]

Haha you're not alone! #planks4life

[@malavikamanoj4869]

Thank you so much for all these super helpfull tips❤

[@rachbronson]

Thanks for watching 💕 Glad it could help!

[@rebeccaguidroz5586]

The Plus Marks are your eyes or where your eyes are located on canvas when you’re done you will have your own Snapchat filter

[@ilsev5363]

These tips were very helpful! 💕 Thank you

[@rachbronson]

Glad you think so! 😁 Thanks for watching!

[@citizenoftheworldsz9]

this was great :) thank u!

[@rachbronson]

Aww thanks for watching! 😊

[@AmberCrowley]

Great video thank you

[@rachbronson]

You're very welcome!

[@PerroDimeShift]

Isn’t the mirror for a self portrait?

[@lukebronson1793]

ima have to try it out

[@brendahelquist8823]

The mirror is my favorite with my grandchildren. I Let them draw fun creating on themselves, and move it with the liquid effect. My older grandchildren like to play like makeup and monster.. or place someone else face or an animal on their face. I am sure there are other use for it.

[@rachbronson]

That's such a fun idea! Love that 😊

[@beachlifestudio]

I love the way you edited this video 😀

[@rachbronson]

Wow thank you! That means so much 🥰

[@lexir8874]

these are great tips! can’t wait to try them out 🥰

[@AphroditeLee]

Thanks... I love Procreate but I need all the help I can get lol

[@rachbronson]

You can do it! It just takes a little time and experimentation. Keep going 💕

[@diegojorgelobatoferreira8034]

Obrigado pelas dicas. ❤

[@rachbronson]

you're so welcome! :)

[@mvaneijgen]

Thanks for the tips! It was a bit hard to watch, because the camera kept refocusing. Try disabling auto focus when filming something static. If you're filming on an iPhone if you hold your finger on the screen it will lock the focus (AE/AF Lock)

[@rachbronson]

Thanks! 😁

[@NatureZone101]

Very helpful. Question - seems like when you did the brush favorites it "moved" the brush to that folder. I'm guessing there is a way for us to "copy" a brush to the FAVS folder and still have it in it's original place as well.

[@rachbronson]

Good question! It automatically makes a copy of the brush into your new folder instead of removing it from the original category. At least that's how it's worked for me!

[@rachbronson]

But you can also duplicate brushes to be safe! Swipe left on the brush with your finger and it will give you the option to "share, duplicate, or delete" 😊

[@NatureZone101]

@@rachbronson Thank you!😀

[@bagginshield8251]

Which iPad are you using? Lovely tips by the way!

[@rachbronson]

Thanks for stopping by! I'm using the iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th gen). It was a recent nice upgrade, but for years I just used my old 3rd gen iPad and Procreate and it was just fine! You definitely don't need the newest out there to make great art :)

[@bagginshield8251]

@@rachbronson Thank you very much!! 💕

[@josealeman332]

How do you guys draw those lines so easy... is it practice or the brush? cus I cant get those lines like I saw you when you were using mirror. ( maybe is called different , I used it a lot in Max) I am new with procreate , just my 2nd day today but I been using PSP and PS for the past 15 years or so on and off . but first time using a pen for drawing, fell little weird to me :)

[@rachbronson]

Good question! Draw a line then hold the pen and it will straighten automatically and if you tap your finger on the screen it should find the true middle of the canvas! But of course brushes and brush settings help too. Maybe we should do another video just about shortcuts? 🤔

[@josealeman332]

@@rachbronson thanks for replay. I just find out depending on the brush they work different ways and is getting easier .

[@benjaminkoerper]

I watched this video all the way through so I could make your watch time high 🙃

[@capersmith]

5:00 TikTok filter?

[@makeyourlifeaworkofart]

That’s gotta be the only thing it’s for other than just fun lol. It’s bizarre!

[@rebeccaguidroz5586]

😅yes

[@rachbronson]

Nice. Thanks!

[@Lesjes89]

Please tell us where you find these modes. All of us aren’t proficient. Like you explained blending mode, but you didn’t really show where to find it because she went so quickly.

[@rachbronson]

Sorry about that! The blending modes can be tricky to find. Open up your layers and you'll see a "N" by default on one of the layers (the "N" indicates a normal blending mode). Click on that letter and it will open up the other options. Hope this helps!

[@SquibToast]

2:00 “100 heads” “50 artworks” something’s not adding up (or the reference and drawings both count as 1 head each)

[@rachbronson]

I fit 2 head drawings on each canvas 😊 just wanted to keep the drawings small!

[@timmckelvie]

How about clarity of your speech? How can I share your knowledge?