PROCREATE LETTERING FOR BEGINNERS - IPAD TUTORIAL HOW-TO & BASICS

Let's learn procreate lettering! This beginner friendly tutorial shows you the basics of procreate or iPad lettering using the Apple Pencil! Click "show more" for timestamps & links! Let me know if you have any questions in the comments. Thanks for watching!
0:00: Setting up your canvas
1:48: Procreate Brushes
3:25: Layers and how to do drop-shadows in Procreate
4:30: What does the procreate toolbar mean?
6:19: How to change your colors when drawing in procreate
8:39: Moving things around in your procreate drawing & resizing your words.
10:04: Shortcuts and gestures for procreate
11:07: Using the color-choosing tool in procreate
11:58: How to change the color of your display in procreate
12:32: How to create cleaner and smooth lines using the streamline feature in procreate
14:56: Read the blog post here: howtohandletter.com/the-ultim...
Details about the iPad that I'm using in this video: • Handlettering on the $... (iPad vs. iPad Pro comparison)
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*iPad that I'm using in this video is not the iPad Pro, but the regular iPad. Check to see the current models that support procreate lettering with the Apple Pencil here: procreate.art/faq
Create your own color palette in procreate using Pinterest: • HOW TO MAKE A CUSTOM C...
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What Paper Do You Recommend?: howtohandletter.com/paper
My Tombow Lettering Tutorials: howtohandletter.com/tombow
My Karin Marker Tutorials: howtohandletter.com/karin
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[@HowtoHandLetter]

Hi friend! I have gotten lots of comments for a slower version of this so if you're wanting to follow along on your procreate app, I made this video for you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i16XoIeAqJ6mmrs Lots of handlettering tips but in a little slower format. :) I hope that helps!

[@cheryl5994]

@Nirjamahantshetty I HOPE THAT YOU FOUND THE ANSWER. I KNOW ON MY IPAD PRO IT SHOWS THAT SIZE, SO I'M NOT SURE IF YOU CLICK ON IT, IT MAY SHOW YOU THE DIMENSIONS. EVEN BETTER DO A WEB SEARCH FOR YR SIZE IN THE DIMENSIONS YOU WANT THEM TO BE, CM OR MM.

[@backdow08]

You’re the real MVP so much covered without wasting time ❤️

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Haha thank you so much! I really appreciate it! And thanks for watching!

[@kodnanijyoti]

Same

[@thequiltedkitchen]

I just ordered the iPad Air 2019 can't wait to lear this type of lettering xx

[@randompersonontheinternet3241]

First step:Have good handwriting

[@ClnnamonGirl]

Dang it I already failed 😔

[@sebassreborn]

Well I failed the first step

[@johnhazlett3711]

My writing is worse than chicken scratch. But the stabilization of the brushes can be turned up.

[@Elric451]

Check out

[@josefinaortuzarvalderraban6100]

I love the trick of using two fingers and sliding the layer to change the color of something we've already done. I've seen a lot of videos and no one had mentioned it. Thanks a lot

[@blakelycreative3171]

This is a must watch for Procreate beginners AND professionals.There are sooo many helpful hints here. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. love and peace!

[@mgmk071]

You sound like the responsible friend we all need

[@jayceelewis_]

Thank you for sharing!

[@TamaraGirodie]

This was an amazing tutorial! I teach very basic Procreate in an art setting and you taught me a few tips and tricks for lettering... thank you!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

That is so great! Thank you for sharing & for watching!

[@rachdoesmagic]

Loved it! Just got my ipad to letter and journal and this really helped getting me started!!! Thank you!!

[@sadeeee]

This is super helpful since I've got the app but don't really know what to do!

[@ariannaxcolarte]

THIS IS SOO HELPFUL THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR POSTING THIS

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You are welcome! I'm so glad it helps. Thanks for watching!

[@love-sage0]

Im ur 300th like :D

[@valentinasandoval2505]

This was SO USEFUL ♡ I just start using Procreate and I was a little lost~ Thank you very much for the tutorial.

[@lady_rebel183]

EXTREMELY HELPFUL! I just downloaded the app and I watched this video as my first "how-to". Very, very helpful. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@ashi7725]

I just got my iPad & I love lettering. Definitely getting procreate!

[@splatterball1]

This is so thorough and well done! Thank you!!

[@abbyemrich4572]

Omg thank you so much for showing how you do shadowing! I always overthink it and assume there’s some kind of special way to do it, but it’s so simple!

[@territyler6438]

I am getting a ipad and procreate for my birthday and this is so helpful i watched this today and i am going to watch it when i get my ipad(and Apple Pencil ) tysm this is so helpful

[@artsbyElle]

I've literally been watching this video over and over THANK YOU! :)

[@mschanandalrbong]

This was SO helpful. THANK YOU!

[@joshuakim9161]

Thank you so much for this tutorial! It was really helpful in getting me started in this app. Great video!

[@joyjoyq77]

Yes! Thank you:). Very helpful. I can't wait to try these out. Please keep these coming. I appreciate your expertise!

[@daisyridell9406]

This is so helpful and informative THANK YOU!

[@dekoshastutorials8371]

This was helpful I’m glad they have it installed on there and how they fix the lines ... do you need to know how to do calligraphy or it will do it for you when you choose caligraphy

[@via-oc8qt]

you still need the basics of light and heavy hand holding if you have an apple pencil

[@wanderingcreativity]

This is wonderfully great helpful show soothing to watch thank you so much kind dear! 😍

[@Lola-bg1nz]

Thank you so much! I am an artist, but I wanted to learn hand lettering! This helped Sooooo much! Thank you!

[@ashphotography]

The two finger swipe right to remove background was awesome. Great vid.

[@anwarcromekhan6049]

Great video very clean and infirmative thank you!

[@munnaza23]

Very helpful. Thanks for sharing so many tips.❤

[@LifeExps]

Love the tutorial! So fun to watch and super helpful! Thanks!

[@lynnsha4007]

Great video. Haven't started lettering on my ipad yet. Btw, your voice is so soothing to listen to

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you so much! That’s so nice of you! And iPad lettering is so fun - I hope you love it!

[@leenalhassawi6330]

How much storage does procreate usually take up?

[@bluemush86]

Awesome video with clear explanation, thankyou I’ve learned a few things yay esp. undoing &redoing quickly .🥳

[@acaishades3702]

omg i love this and your voice is so lovely and calming

[@Meekismwisdom]

It feels good to be learning something new. This is super cathartic and I have always wanted to do calligraphy. Great video. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@samahkhalil5905]

I bought this app yesterday and I already learned so much from you thanks so much

[@thebrushpenRN]

Finally getting my first iPad on Monday. I decided to get the iPad 8 after seeing your videos.

[@smgarferio]

Thank you sooooo much! Worth watching 💕✨

[@christacarson5692]

Best Tutorial I have found! Thank you so much!!!

[@CherylRempis]

Great tips ! Excited to try them out . Thanks 🙏

[@fqiryeli]

This is amazing thank you

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you so much! I hope it helps! And thanks for watching!

[@LukeLohman]

This was SO helpful! Thank you so much!! I subscribed!

[@javehawk9399]

🙌🏽 thank you so much for this! Soooo helpful! Do you have a video on hot to do the names logo?

[@alyssaa7673]

Wow. This is incredibly helpful! I was overwhelmed I watched your video! Thank you!

[@Elena-hl1ul]

I’m new on Procreate and this video help me a lot thaks so so so much❤️❤️

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

This is great! I actually downloaded your hand lettering tutorials into Procreate and practice my hand lettering in Procreate!! So quick and easy!! 👍🏻

[@HowtoHandLetter]

That's awesome! I hope your practice goes well! Thank you so much for watching!

[@evelynbrady3347]

How do I download this video in procreate?

[@FindYourDivineDesign]

Evelyn Brady first download it in a cloud service, like Dropbox, Google Drive or the iCloud or some other service. Once it’s downloaded into your cloud service you go into Procreate and from there main page, click on the import button and select the file from your cloud service where you downloaded it to.

[@maquiagemterapia]

Incredibly helpful, thank you so much!!!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You're very welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@kennie727]

This is an amazing video! Just from watching this I feel like I have upped my Procreate game and definitely get more use out of the app now!

[@neonangelroblox1203]

OMG TYSM FOR UPLOADING THIS SUPERRRRR HANDY VIDEO!! :D

[@amypittenger1964]

awesome tutorial. This makes it look so easy. Now to go try some of this tips.

[@ttlqkf18]

omg i need that apple pencil holder thingy 🥺

[@michellemartin7039]

This is crazy helpful! Thank you!!

[@gabrielas695]

This was very helpful! Thanks so much

[@younie229]

I’ve been using procreate to create illustrations but really want to get into lettering now!

[@blossomsavannachannel365]

Great helpful information on using procreate, I was looking for more on just lettering techniques, the best brushes to use etc thanks

[@Yasmeen-zf1fx]

This is soo helpful. You have no idea how gratefull I am. I never new you could shadow like that

[@cattyannakay8005]

Deffinantly helpful! Learned some crucial skills here today. Your lesson was pleasant to watch and well presented. Thank you 😄

[@kathrynmacmillan5642]

thank you! this is so helpful!

[@missbilbybadinage1199]

I wish they had that same streamline thing in good notes, especially with shapes.

[@leslieprice9224]

Very helpful, best explanations ever! Huge thanks!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Thank you so much! I'm glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

[@antonella4946]

Thank you for this video!

[@sarahlangdon2228]

Thank you so much for this video

[@cindynewcomb7139]

Thank you!

[@thesevensins1722]

i am going to get a new ipad maybe but i cant wait and then surely install procreate. THANK UUU

[@fizzzaa]

my IPAD IS COMING IN FOUR DAYS AND OMG IM GONNA GET PROCREATE I CANT WAIT !

[@lisapotter8365]

Hi, thank you for the this helpful tutorial. Question: how is Procreate and Canva used differently? Thanks

[@Kizzy_Is_Dizzy]

If you use uniform it does make thing go all funky, i only use the magnetic bit when i want to just move something but keep it inline to where it was originally

[@ioanamanolescu6797]

First person on KZbin not flexing with ipad pro. Love your work and everything you do

[@kaylarizz]

Mind: I can do this: Hand/stylus: no I can’t.

[@jacqqtann5674]

LOL

[@mamabravo100]

Me either.

[@AcaciaEm]

I try to watch a lot of tutorials on procreate because I’m new to it, and then every single one pretty much is using Apple Pencil Me: they are to expensive...*uses stylus* so hard now

[@olivia-hb5mp]

You copied this from another comment and you got all the fame 😂

[@kaylarizz]

@@olivia-hb5mp well I didn’t see that comment then :)

[@Pjwaldropstudios]

Awesome. So helpful while I learn procreate. 🎉

[@Drawlen]

Very helpful, thanks!

[@taliabertolotti9559]

Thanks so much for your video. Very helpful!!!

[@litmusgiant7509]

Thank you. Amazingly helpful

[@valeriefells6770]

I needed this! Thank you!

[@joseernestorivera9637]

Sooooo helpful

[@nancyquezada4883]

this was beyond helpful!!! thank you!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yay! I'm so glad! Thanks for watching!

[@djgreff]

New subscriber check! I'm getting an iPad on Wednesday and this is the first app I'm buying! I have an Android so this is my first Apple device ever! I had a question about your video but I forgot what it was... if I ever think about it I will come back! Thank you for this!!

[@CrzyDemona]

I knew all of this, but I enjoyed this video anyway. You did a fantastic job and I hope beginners find this video easily. ❤️

[@hera0884]

you really have a lovely voice. it makes me relax, idk why 😂

[@nikkigurd5191]

So helpful thanks very much!

[@chikavalencia]

This helps so much!

[@abizarrebazaar3814]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@monicachavira4910]

Thank you so much this was super helpful

[@twitchly]

Well done, thanks!

[@Zoe-hk9ym]

So helpful even for non calligraphy users!

[@Sophie-nq3st]

I don’t even like hand lettering but I still watched the whole video and subscribed. Your so entertaining. your voice is so calming 🤣😂

[@beatroncoso]

Thank you!! - love the video O

[@sapphiremage4632]

This is so Helpful! Thank You So Much!

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You're welcome! I hope it helps you. Thanks so much for watching!

[@sapphiremage4632]

How to Hand Letter it definitely help! And please, can you do another writing your fan’s name on the iPad? Thank You!

[@cre8withbeth9stedt90]

Great video so much information. I get stuck when it comes to typography and lettering. Better at making art than putting words to it. This was helpful.

[@maryturpin4678]

Me: I can do this My hand: what the hell is this

[@Realestevaa]

Lol

[@kaylamanaolanaongoy4493]

Lmao ikr ikr

[@ixcuinaserpent]

Girl from the bottom of my ❤ thanks

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Of course! Thanks for watching!

[@jungsomewhat]

Well done! good information, nice speach patterns, pretty hand's thank you ..

[@yessicagutierrez2191]

you are fantastic! thank you so much

[@arissasatime]

Thanks! This is helpful 🧡

[@culbertson-]

i already knew how to do this, but here's a heads up for anyone wondering! this will only work for PRESSURE SENSITIVE styluses/pencils/pens. thank you for the tutorial though!! i think this is great for a beginner

[@HowtoHandLetter]

Yes, for sure!! This is why I always recommend the Apple Pencil instead of any other stylus. Sometimes people ask me what a good alternative is, but I just don't think there is (at least not that I know of!). The pressure sensitivity is the game changer for brush lettering on the iPad. Thanks so much for watching!

[@culbertson-]

​Thank you so much for replying! I also don't know of any others. I have an "Abida" stylus (not very great) but I am buying an iPad Pro 12.9 inch 3rd Generation with an Apple Pencil. by the way, I love your videos and I appreciate all the effort you put into them!

[@onefortheflix]

Thank you for this tutorial! It was straight forward, and explained very clearly in actionable steps that I will use in future projects. I’m most grateful.

[@HowtoHandLetter]

I'm so glad to hear that! Thank you so much and thanks for watching!

[@asadoraa]

Ahhh tysm!!!!!

[@silviatato5865]

👏 thanks for the help

[@iconiczaaravibes8677]

Wow ty this was very helpful for me

[@Nico.Robin7]

Omg thank you so much 😔🥰

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@anika.x9]

Huh

[@anika.x9]

Oh with in the way she helped u

[@kaylahurst6088]

@@HowtoHandLetter is there a way to add color to text the way you did writing? I dont want to handwrite everything but I would love to know how to add the random colors to the text. I tried sliding the layer over and doing what you did with the writing but it didnt work

[@jerosecarpila5258]

I am sooo happy to see this video! Very helpful!!! ❤️ Thank you!!! ❤️

[@HowtoHandLetter]

You are so welcome! I actually have a slower paced tutorial coming out this Friday for everyone asking for me to slow down. :) I hope you learned a lot! Thanks for watching!

[@caroltrimble2738]

Thank you