Why Your Lines Look Bad In Procreate - And it's Not What You Think (Procreate Tips)

[@ghostpaper]

Don't forget to check the link in the description for those two FREE Procreate 5 Ink brushes and some free High Quality Canvas templates for your next illlustration! Have Fun! 👍

[@-taemiso-292]

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[@ak_alkhalil]

Thanks Leo 👌

[@AkiraAlexisSoyra]

It’s not working...

[@LdangerB]

But you need a computer because they are zip??? I can’t get them to open or go onto procreate 😣😣

[@ak_alkhalil]

L Danger B You do not need a computer, You can open files from iPhone’iPad and it is supported 👌

[@gloriadaniels4629]

Editing a comment I made earlier -- Sorry if I was rude. This comment was made when I was frustrated in trying to download the free brushes. Yes, I paid $2.00 for these free brushes, but that was my choice to help support this channel, not because it was required. My problem with the download was operator error, nothing to do with the process. Once I calmed down and took a breath, everything worked well when I went back to try again. Everything is hard when trying to learn something new, especially when you are 78 years old! Love your videos and I apologize for my blowing off steam at your expense. I also appreciate the fact that you posted my comment, even though it wasn’t, very complimentary.

[@AZTigerMMA]

Gloria Daniels I’m 40 haha I feel you here. God bless fellow artist.

[@marcelagomes]

Gloria Daniels you’re so sweet :)

[@michellewhitlow4674]

This makes me happy to read. Fuck yeah Gloria, you rock.

[@resurus]

I wish I would be learning new things like you when I come to 78!!!

[@DiegoLopez-wg2xk]

@Gloria Daniels, youre a lovely woman. ❤️

[@ariffsodri5953]

For someone just trying to get into digital art from traditional art... i find this tips to be very helpful. Many thanks!

[@yortri]

your probably not going to answer but it’s been 5 months since you posted this comment and i’m just starting digital and i was wondering if you had any tips.

[@laptap1885]

@@yortri you’re probably not gonna answer but it’s been 5 months since you posted this comment and I’m just starting digital and I was wondering if you had any tips.

[@povthejokewentoveryourhead2938]

@@laptap1885 gotta wait 5 months now

[@aarupoudyal1378]

@@povthejokewentoveryourhead2938 lol

[@coddy_6987]

@@laptap1885 you’re probably not gonna answer but it’s been 5 months since you posted this comment and I’m just starting digital and I was wondering if you had any tips.

[@aquainkgraphics]

I also tried using "syrup" brush in the ink section when I shouldvr been switching between, "studio pen" and "dry ink" for the look I want. "syrup" is a very pixelated brush

[@joeyc8384]

STUDIO PEN GANG

[@marclegum]

Syrup is not that pixelated

[@Orchidlettux]

Syrup depends on your canvas size

[@ameliatan0309]

I use syrup to erase😂

[@MikazakiAoi]

I've been painting in Procreate and these tips clarified alot of brush stroke issues I was running into!

[@anthonygonzalez6602]

This was possibly THE MOST helpful video for me. I definitely learned valuable lessons for quality in my art. Thank you so much for making this content!

[@cheeseman498]

Tap Water i like using a 2160p canvas

[@loludkmyname7495]

Me only focusing on his hands His hands : 👇✋🖐👐👆☝️🙏👐🤚✊✋👌🙌👐✊👆☝️👈👉

[@ev_mai5635]

Aw man now you made me focus oh his hands

[@dannythesandwormunderstudy9516]

@@ev_mai5635 lol me too

[@hellobirdiecreative]

😀

[@angimation]

Now I am obsessed too :D

[@wilbert_GT]

Lol

[@sociallysatanic]

17:34 i was actually given an art glove by a friend and it REALLY helped with this issue. i also like the two finger-undo gesture so the glove allowed me to use it without the screen getting confused and thinking i was trying to gesture. (one of those glossy-fabric gloves that only cover your wrist and pinkie and ring fingers, to be clear)

[@ace1342]

i love that his apple pencil actually looks like a pencil

[@laylaplaysonlinegames6088]

....thats why its called an apple pencil 🤯🤦‍♀️

[@kenbidd4647]

@@laylaplaysonlinegames6088 I think he means the skin on the pencil makes the apple pencil look more like a traditional pencil

[@laylaplaysonlinegames6088]

@@kenbidd4647 true

[@insparklygo]

Pencil cost 5rs Apple Pencil costs 8000rs

[@_.blankspace_9447]

Wait I though it’s a pencil 0.o

[@JamesLott]

You can also move layers over to another file before merging and being destructive.

[@_kemii]

hii i think it might be because i don’t have the apple pencil, but my ipad recognizes it as one. however when i was editing my brush settings, i didn’t have a ‘response’ button. would this be because of the pen i’m using?

[@ghostpaper]

They may have moved things around since the new update to Procreate 5x - unfortunately I don’t have a non-Apple pencil to test it out on my end here 👍

[@mariadahlberg8173]

Tack!

[@winnie5873]

Thanks for the tips! I’ve spent my entire digital art career using paint tool sai, and in the past year I switched to procreate, and honestly I haven’t been drawing as much because I knew sai like the back of my hand. It’s taking me a while to get used to how lineart and coloring works in procreate.

[@noahmart0124]

Honestly line tools should now just auto vector so up scaling isn’t necessary. It’s such an obvious and easy fix but things like adobe illustrator make it look way more complex than it has to be. Like companies just need to create vector brush packs #its2020

[@DanHaleComics]

Or just use Clip Studio that has exactly that and is a full Photoshop replacement for $2/mo

[@erikleypoldt8275]

So procreate has the ability to add vector lines? Why haven't they?

[@hanafates]

NoahMArt01 period mamas

[@mike18699-e]

@@erikleypoldt8275 in spite of the assertion of the original poster, I'm not convinced it _is_ all that straightforward to add vector brushes to a raster-based app.

[@user-ql7bx6ll9e]

Vector capable software is wildly difficult to create from a development standpoint, and is largely limited by hardware. It's unfortunately not as simple as just "adding a tool", it often requires a ton of restructuring behind-the-scenes, sometimes to the point of creating a whole other copy of the software. Not to say that it's impossible or that other software is neccessarily better for having it, but changing and adding tools after the fact is very difficult.

[@moonsparkx3817]

Why am I even watching this, I don't even have an ipad Edit: i now have the m1 ipad pro

[@orincywhytedesigns]

Same 😭😭 I am so depressed because I want the iPad now !!!!!

[@lonelystarX]

Get one! So useful! Fun, work, hobbies!

[@alexissedam7879]

You can get it on ur phone

[@ruijiasun5443]

Alexis Sedam only procreate pocket

[@laxxai]

lol same, looking to buy one to become an illustrator tho

[@hansendesigns]

I don’t even need the free brushes BUT since you were so generous to offer those files for free, I subbed. Nice! Thx for the vid. :)

[@n_lyana2316]

Thank you for giving us a chance to better our artwork with no fees needed bless you

[@Mortiel_Nox]

Have someone told you, you're amazing. If not, You are amazing. Thank you very much for this videos, we always learn something.

[@ItayaArt]

Thank you so much! Can’t wait to create with the starter kit. I didn’t understand about the different settings for scaling and now I know which one to choose! Wonderful and very clear instructions. 🙂

[@nia427147]

Trying out these tip on 6th gen ipad pro. The pixelation is still there just less pronounced but what I appreciate is the inking brush feels better than what I used before!

[@Dilomski]

Basically a Technical Pensil brush with a sharp circle. I did it a couple of months ago, because I hated the blur on the regular Technical Pencil brush. Thanks for the bicubic tip!!

[@rosalieedith]

Is there a technique or calculator to work out which higher quality pixel size is best to work on? For example, if I want to print an 210mm x 255mm sized picture which is 2480 x 3012.. how do I determine a larger pixel size that is still high quality, but not so large that it doesn't allow many layers. Is 20% larger enough?

[@Xerrife]

Hi, my Procreate doesn't have the Streamline option on Stroke Properties, do you know what that may be? Thanks for the video, really great tips!

[@RossyCheeks78]

Can you teach us how to design phone cases on procreate and what size would look perfect . Thank you love your channel. Vary informative ❤️

[@sahanaincaps]

Wow thank you so much! I’m new to procreate and found that my lines were looking pretty jagged, luckily i came across your video and it really helped! thanks so much!!

[@lavender_juice8445]

I’ve been having troubles with wanting a lot of layers but also wanting Crisp lines and 300 dpi and 2000x2000 ya can’t have both so I need to learn how to not use a lot of layers

[@alaramanguoglu4032]

I set the exact settings with the tapered brush (thanks for that) but selecting simple leaf shape gave me a better result in quality

[@SanjaySinghChauhan007]

Loving one…which screen protector are you using ….kindly name or give me link ….please

[@annihilist1983]

HUGE thanks. This should be in every "things you must do when getting started with digital illustration" guide!

[@zvebiNmob1zer666_]

Very well explained, I come from Germany do not understand So good English but have understood everything very well... good teacher

[@play3rhter]

Thanks so much I was wondering why it lowered quality as soon as I resized or rotated

[@TeachSmartWithFay]

Hi! When I resize an illustration (make it smaller). Then I click on that layer again, and resize up (make it larger) it is suuuuper pixelated. Is there any way to avoid this?

[@ghostpaper]

Hi there, unfortunately no - Procreate is a raster program, meaning it doesn’t retain the pixel accuracy like a vector program does when scaling up and down elements. So the best way really is to make a backup copy of the layer you want to scale so you can always start from a source that haven’t been scaled down. It’s one way to minimize the amount the pixelation. The more you scale, the more pixelated your element will be. Good luck!

[@bieberganglive2016]

Can I use this setting to print drawings in a t shirt

[@alphaca3569]

This is a late response, but i'm pretty sure that yes, you can

[@beanpasteposts]

I’ve been using Procreate since Procreate 2 and its transform tools actually weren’t destructive until Procreate 4. It was a problem that, rather than properly address, they decided to add the algorithms as workarounds instead.

[@jessecolgan1014]

Was super intimidated by my new pad and pencil combo and hadn't dont more than scribble. This is my first go at digital painting, and this video got the juices flowing due to my distaste for most standard brushes. Now I can experiment with my own. Def subscribed and look forward to more content from you. Cheers

[@vivianeb90]

But the left side looks cleaner. Did you swap left and right in your explanation? 7:26 and 6:14 I'm very confused.

[@ReynadeCourcy]

Canvas Size Examples card (at 2:08) has a typo, right? #2 Print should be 12" x 18" right? (It says 12" x 8"). 300dpi x 18" = 5400px. Just making sure that 300dpi really is the recommended dpi, not 450 which is what it would be if the print dimensions were 12"x8". Thank you for this video! I really appreciate it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@SteveParkes-Sparko]

Well, I followed what you did here while watching this on my PC as I copied your actions on my new iPad, so I now already have my own copies of your very useful brushes. Thank you! As I am a 70-yr old hobbyist, I don't really need to get your complete starter set - but I downloaded it to my PC anyway, unzipped it, then hadn't a clue what it all meant and what I was supposed to do with it, so it's still sitting there, unused, untransferred to the iPad and - by now - forgotten. Thanks anyway... I think?

[@Loveandempower]

Steve Parkes download the brushes on your ipad not the computerDepending on where you get it from you should be able to just click on it and it would go to procreate otherwise you could look for tutorials there are plenty

[@decalpals8496]

This video is a godsend!!! I was just looking at the interpolation choices this week and wondering how to find out what they meant!!! Thank you for making this video. I had been struggling with resolution as I tried to make files work across several different sizes of print supports such as paper (for greeting cards), direct to garment, and printing on phone cases, etc. It addresses several issues I have as I learn to create digital art for these various forms of printing. You are a very good teacher.

[@DanielWebb1]

Top tips, thanks - especially drawing from the shoulder!

[@mollypeck1198]

How do you decide on a canvas size when you know the size of your end product? My usual end product is either A5 size (5.83" x 8.27") or a custom size of 3.5" x 4.43". I use a brush designed for doing line art, and on both of these canvases (set at 600 DPI) the edges are still pixelated and not crisp. Help please?

[@elfua7347]

Hello, u could try 3000px, 3000px and 300dpi in that way u can avoid pixels in any brush. Try it, maybe that help you. I hope it does

[@elizabethoniri6525]

Hello, thank you for the video. Some of it was over my head🤔. Do you know if the brushes will work on Procreate 5x? Also I am trying to do repeat patterns for fabric designs, I would love to hear your tips. Thank you again.

[@Smuthole]

Thanks. What is recommended when drawing on an ipad? I just bought the M2 2022 iPad pro and I'm currently drawing on the glass screen. I heard certain protectors damage the pen? any links to some quality drawing screens?

[@Remi10pm]

Ohhhh My GAHHHH!!!, BRoooo... Thank you!! 😁🤣🤣 That first step with the canvas to inches instead of lame pixels made all the difference!!!

[@eddiewilmot]

Great lesson, thank you...You make drawing look so simple but it’s really not!

[@felishiarae332]

This is an incredible resource to have! I had that pixel-y issue and this definitely helped with that. Thank you!

[@matthewmitchell7423]

I don’t have a bunch of those settings options in my “crop and resize” section. Just rotation, length, and width.

[@francescatreadgold]

Matthew Mitchell Are you using procreate pocket? If so that could be why.

[@matthewmitchell7423]

Clare Siobhan Lover oops I was confused and didn’t realize he had switched to a different options menu. Thanks for trying to help!

[@francescatreadgold]

Matthew Mitchell Ha how funny. 😂

[@sophieserene2527]

Thank you for this video. I’ve been looking for more information on how to use which canvas and understanding the brush settings. Thank you!

[@yup2602]

Thank you ! Very helpful. Can you suggest what canvas and resolution I should choose for creating a children's story book as eBook and print book please ? I just got my first apple product !! Will download procreate once the paper like has arrived. So exciting !!!!

[@ronnie5489]

Hey great video! I still have some problems tho: when I rotate an object in my illustration the edges become super frayed and idk how to fixt that... does someone have an idea on how to fixt it? Thanks!

[@sateniktovmasyan4499]

as far as I know there is no way to fix it, some are just trying to minimize the need of rotating or replacing... but if anyone knows any tip please share~

[@Julessteenbergen]

what canvas size + dpi do you use/recommend? i'm struggling to find a good one. i just use screensize but there's gotta be a better option right? Because screensize gives you low dpi. Can i use screensize and make the dpi higher? I’m new to this

[@fivestarguy100]

So a question for you, since you mention making a Canvas for Print, would that also work for just Digital? Or would I need a different size Canvas?

[@Nacerouney]

Hey, thanks for the tips. Which screen protector are you using? Do you have one to recommend? :)

[@ashathampy]

Very helpful tips, specially all the details you explain on creating the brush. Thank you!

[@MichaelMoesslang]

Thank you for this excellent video! I just wonder about Instagram. Isn’t the best size 2160 which is 2×1080 or 4×640?

[@ghostpaper]

you're right! I was doing my math wrong, lol! Still, anything as a square over 2k is much better!

[@albertoescobar7001]

How did you switch the size and opacity bar? Mine is on the left and I wanted it to be on my right side

[@Batsand_bones]

This is great advice and super helpful! Wish I knew this before I put my heart and time into the work I already made 🙃

[@chellj9530]

I am always really nervous about downloading “brushes” into procreate. So I haven’t done it. You mention at beginning of video you will show us how to create 2 brushes. I get confused in the walkthrough, you say NOT to select the + create brush? And to edit the settings of a current brush, correct? The brush you edit is an untitled (custom) brush… which stock brush should I use to start changing the settings. I wish procreate would just already have a canvas size and bush availble that will allow for smooth lines… hopefully someone sees this comment and can help me in right direction. Thank you

[@idro2544]

Hi!Are you lefty? If so how did you turn the procreate interface pls? Thanks 🖐

[@gbear768]

Mind blown!! this is a lot of the information I've been looking for (I'm new to procreate) and you explained it so clearly! Thank you!

[@fairyvivi]

Great video!! I recently downloaded procreate and this video really helps! Also I Drew some 2048x2048 gif stickers but now need to downsize it to 240x240. Do you know why downsizing really damaged the quality? I just used the 'crop and resize' functionality

[@pujagokul4736]

What’s the best cmyk profile option for DTG printing? Is the generic option the best? Is 600 dpi better than 300?

[@rohshelly340]

I notice I don’t have stream line. For Apple Pencil the response none as well. Since you said it should be in 30% I’m not sure if procreate changes some

[@danielordaz7957]

Wow so informative and straight to the point, no nonsense. Thanks so much for this helpful video

[@shushens]

Very useful video and thank you for making it. About the second brush, could you please tell me what the difference would be between that brush and calligraphy > monoline? It seems like they essentially do the same thing.

[@Moodboard39]

It does, depend how u customize it duh. U don't have to accept the brush as it is... Tweak it, is your fault if u don't know how to do it

[@willowkat27]

I’m having huge struggles with getting color fill to work with my line work. I use a smooth, not textured brush, close all gaps, use it as a reference layer, but for some reason Procreate demands that I make my lines really thick or the color fill won’t work and will just fill the whole page. I know I’m missing something because you use pretty thin lines and can color fill without any problems! What am I missing? I’m desperate for answers 😅

[@delendnum9777]

Brush part is what i’ve been looking for these days Thank you so much!!!

[@JJ-cl4uk]

this was the most helpful procreate video I've ever watched, liked and subbed, thanks man

[@ak_alkhalil]

Wonderful lesson and I was suffering from this problem Leo You are always wonderful with your explanation ☝️😊

[@k_l_x_n_e]

Man, you just saved my life❤

[@christinesaldana3022]

Was feeling frustrated with my pencil and realized thanks to your vid it was just the wrong canvas size. Thanks for the tips xx

[@christinesaldana3022]

Update: Just downloaded and used your custom pencils and loved em. Thanks!

[@nightynightshade]

Wow! Very informative and SUPER easy to follow! I look up so many procreate tutorials and most of them tell you the basics instead of how to tackle little details and nuances like sizing and printing. THANK YOU!

[@Roshkakad]

I’m fairly new to Pro create. My question is regarding the Color Profile. If I were to print in CMYK, the colors are far too washed out while painting on that profile. How could I go about working in the RGB mode and then converting it to a CMYK for print? Thanks.

[@samuellovetro]

Really good tutorial and thank you for the brushes. I just got Procreate and I want to get started but already the default brushes aren't good enough. If I get brave enough to get in and start messing around with the settings, you seem to explain it well.

[@MemoOo861015]

6:18 can I choose it after i started drawing already? Because I tried and nothing changed :( -sorry English not my first language-

[@ExcelWithChris]

Love your pencil skin. Where did you get it from and can it still charge on side of the ipad?

[@rmiraphoto3038]

Can you make a video on how to import a drawing made in Procreate to Illustrator so it gets converted to vector graphics while retaining the colors. Any tips on best options to use while importing into Illustrator.

[@pinktreestudio5324]

Thanks so much for all the great information! All I have right now is an iPhone 8 and an iPad Mini 2 so I won’t be able to download your brushes. Do you think if I follow your instructions, I can make them in Procreate 4.3.9?

[@ghostpaper]

You should just give it a try downloading them and testing it out on Procreate 4.3 - they’re free anyway 👍✨ or yes, you could try to follow it on your side but the brush maker in procreate 4.3 will be missing some of those features you see in the video

[@pinktreestudio5324]

Ghost Paper Thanks so much, I’ll do that 👍🏻

[@pinktreestudio5324]

The brushes are as smooth as silk ☺️

[@Haley-fe3np]

13:43 i dont have the 'response' option and i tried downloading your brush and it looks nothing like the one in the video ;-;

[@mollypeck1198]

I made the untapered brush exactly as you specified, but on my normal canvases they are extremely pixelated.

[@samanthasavage3191]

Such amazing and helpful tutorial, thank you! Is there a particular screen pad protector that you would recommend? I am using procreate on an iPad 6th Gen. Thanks again! x

[@katiehoeppner5234]

Cant figure out how to unzip a file on my ipad to get the brushes.... but good tutorial!

[@thinicky6236]

You'll need to download a program like "Unzip" from the AppStore and use that, similar to the way you would use 7-Zip or Winrar on your computer.

[@PL-kt8bm]

Just what I needed!! I have been struggling this for months! Thank you so much!

[@TheForgottenMagpie]

Thank you for the tips, they are really helpful for beginners like me and you worded them well so their mostly easy to understand. I hope you can help me. I drew a very complicated drawing on the RGB canvas and I was very happy about how clear it looked, however when I tried to color it in bright colors (like this drawing is meant to be) my color wheel showed all the colors very dull. Is there any way I can fix this? I hate to think I’ve wasted days on this drawing and can’t color it brightly.

[@BlaisZeroni]

Setting up a poster sized canvas as you mention here gives me only 9 layers to work with... What is the best quality canvas I can make on the Ipad Air 3 and still have a decent amount of workable layers? Most work I do is square canvas, and it is unlikely I'd make prints larger than A3 size. Your help would be very appreciated!

[@austinkeyes418]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you

[@marcosreal11]

Cool stylus. What type is it?

[@ghostpaper]

It’s a decal from d-brand 👍

[@javierbennett5778]

it’s an apple pencil

[@laraertl3810]

Hi I'm wondering if you can normally zoom in that much on your drawings in Procreate b/c even after downloading the free canvases you offer in why your lines look bad, my lines and entire picture still gets super pixilated and blurry on my 2019 iPad pro 12.9 and I've always wondered if there's a problem with my iPad, I have some very annoying issues with my keyboard quite often as well, but I was really disappointed with the limited amount I can zoom in, but yours looks amazing and your zoomed in way more then I even allowed to do on mine, so I'm wondering if this is just improved in the new version of Procreate or is something wrong with my ipad? I know thats hard for you to answer without seeing my iPad but best guess please? Also so sorry for the huge run on sentence, I'm half asleep lol. Thank you!

[@Harrison_JW]

really appreciate this video was struggling getting into drawing on my iPad as I'm still quite new using it even with sketches i couldn't figure out why i was having so much human jitter compared to when doing drawing on a wacom tablet. I honestly did not know you could edit your brushes (but then again it could be because I'm using a glass protector and a magnetic paper one on top lol)

[@nette8221]

Is there any way to enhance the quality after its already finished?

[@SalciusLinas]

Hey I’ m drawing a design which will be printed on 4x3 meters. Any recomendation? Its like engraving style b&w. I was thiking maybe i should vectorize with photoshop or try illustrator after? Cause it seems I have right canvas size but the lines are still pretty shitty.

[@mariavillafane]

Very informative. Thank you. I'm wondering if there is a way to create custom canvas templates or presets...

[@monicaespinosa3988]

Thank you for posting this video! This was super helpful! You mention a screen protector that avoids any interferences when having your hand close to the screen... is there any particular screen protector you recommend to avoid these segmented lines from appearing in your stroke?

[@ghostpaper]

Mónica Espinosa you’re welcome, Monica! Yes, the link is in my shop/gear in the description 👍✨

[@monicaespinosa3988]

Ghost Paper ohh!! I see it!! Sorry I missed it. Thanks! 👍😃

[@sturmwindklaus9232]

Omg finally! Been having that problem for soo long and never knew what to do about it. Thanks!

[@EffieReal]

Your teaching style is excellent! 🌺

[@nikibabayy]

I am getting ready to get my 1st ipad for procreate so I don't have it yet to test this.. but I notice with some procreate videos the pen has leg (looked like yous had a bit) and some have none. In brush settings under response time you showed 30%, would upping that number improve lag time?

[@ciemartinez96]

Thank you for being so generous !!

[@collette6103]

I found it after I posted this…..I just paid and tried to get the brushes it will open only in iColorama and not Procreate. When I try from Procreate to import from downloads it won’t work either, what do I need to do? Thanks, running latest Procreate.

[@ghostpaper]

This is super strange, from the list of apps you can’t see Procreate when opening these files? You can also try to import them through the import button in brush studio 👍

[@collette6103]

@@ghostpaper I got it but had to get iZip which is fine. Thanks. Love your channel.

[@collette6103]

@@ghostpaper I also had to do an update to my ProCreate app as I got a new iPad. Love the brushes ….❤️

[@mumu-xx8xf]

thank you so much man i was drawing my mother and it kept becoming pixely and i kept crying thank you so much this help so much

[@Masterfire88]

hello! can you link the apple pencil's cover ?