Beginners guide to Procreate (Canvas + tools + layers + effects)

[@clintp8807]

Trent I just want to say...thank you so much for all the advise and lessons you post! I am new to digital art...life long paper guy. I am exploring the idea of putting my name in the hat for professional concept artist. I came across your channel and man...you have really inspired me!!! I know I have a up hill battle to enter this realm potentially as a career, but I have loved drawing ever sense I can remember. That’s what it’s all about right. You have sparked a fire in me, and I can not wait to put digital pen to iPad. Thank you again bro! You are awesome!

[@kevinsturges6957]

This is the best intro to Procreate I’ve found. Subscribed!

[@loricalass4068]

When people are really articulate, they know how to make not so easy things become easy. Thank you.

[@Coiwolf]

More of this please! I just bought an iPad with the apple pencil, I have a traditionalish drawing tablet/pc hookup as well but wanted something portable, and you helped me learn alot about procreate there.

[@ARTYCOATY]

I also draw paintings with Procreate. Your video has become a study. You are full of talent😊👍

[@GarredHATES]

always wanted a cintiq for years! so I settled with an ipad and procreate, and boy im glad I did!

[@theartjedi]

I use the stucco brush a ton when I blend! It has a really nice texture, but the more you apply it, the smoother it gets. Very cool

[@LolixBelle]

I am not new to procreate but I just love listening to trent in the background while doing things or drawing. XD

[@ItsAnGoose]

This was superb! Covered all the RELEVANT info in an accessible manner- thank you Trent!

[@84Krysta]

As a new user of digital art programs, and procreate in particular, this video is super helpful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Extremely appreciated.

[@AngeNamnNamnsson]

I just got myself a ipad mini. First portable drawing device for me ever. I totally missed that you had a tutorial. Looking forward to sketch outside with it. Incredible how fast technology have become to do stuff like this in such a small format and long batterylife.

[@wryanwatkins3264]

Thank you!!just got an iPad and pencil, can't wait to get started

[@johnhunter743]

Awesome, looking forward for more procreate tips! I would love to learn from you how to use all these brushes (not how to create them). I never understand what these brushes are and what to use them for.

[@PsychoBoyTyler]

Thanks for this Trent! I'm a fairly advanced (or intermediate) user of Procreate but this is still very useful. More importantly I'm really looking forward to seeing walkthroughs/finished pieces of your art in Procreate, like you have for Sketchbook Pro. Also some tutorials on using color layers to add colors to grayscale drawings. Mine never turn out to be as good as I'd want them to.

[@TrentKaniuga]

Ive got a new one where I'm finally digging into color. Enjoying the Turpentine brush in the oils category.

[@andygorman858]

Thanks Trent, absolutely awesome! Never knew about the colour adjustment layer.....I’ve learnt something new! Looking forward to seeing more videos in this series!

[@amberwhite3538]

Thank you! This is an awesome tutorial for those who are just beginning

[@vaderguitarplayer]

I had hoped you would do more Procreate.

[@toggtlas7099]

But Trent, I don't got an Ipad! :( ... But I will watch anyway because I like to listen to your wisdom! 👌

[@tyrannosaurus4649]

This is what i ve been waiting for. Thank you sir !

[@evilD0ER01]

amazing illustrator! love your work.

[@louis-8225]

Good video👌thx. I am a beginner at procreate so this kind of videos helps allot.

[@anwarcromekhan6049]

Great video love the style of explaining

[@morisayomi230]

Thank you so much! This was so helpful :D

[@marmeecruz6191]

Very helpful especially for a newbie like me. Thanks!

[@ttupes6555]

Absolutely fantastic video. Just got the program and I’m learning a ton! Thank you

[@endryxz]

I love those textures cant wait to get my ipad

[@Recycledhero]

I'm so glad you got procreate! I really vibe with the way you teach so this is super helpful! :D

[@zizoudrawing2992]

I’m using procreate on my channel to illustrations, and it’s awesome, I used to draw with galaxy note5

[@drawwithclawsarturoa.6772]

Selection tool: I use this more often. 1.- You can freehand and select 2.- you can push automatic and is like our magic wand in Photoshop.hold the selection and draw to the right and will increase the pixels on that específic selection.

[@johndeggendorf7826]

Draw with claws Arturo A. No way! Seriously? I’m gonna try that right now. That’s very useful. Thanks.

[@augyart]

This looks like a really fun toy for digital artists. Definitely something Id like to look into.

[@brucenunn3268]

This is My Current setup as well Trent and it definitely works well together.! Well explained and I learned a few things myself. I am really glad to see you doing a Beginners Guide on Procreate. Do you think you will do more in-depth lessons on it.? Or no.? Thanks for all that you do Trent..! Always Love the Videos..! 👊😎

[@TrentKaniuga]

yes. Im planning to do some more in-depth videos for procreate. thanks!

[@Artsensei86]

I really do miss procreate , when I moved to cintiq I love it but man that program was awesome to sketch and just play around with , if ipad prices ever dip a bit I might jump to one again

[@philasofi]

Yeah I will probably keep my iPad for as long as I can. The cintiq I want is so expensive so I’ll just wait till I save a bit

[@Artsensei86]

@@philasofi its funny since I made that comment I got an ipad pro, I havent touched my wacom in a few months now. I mostly use the pc for illustrator .

[@ianalexanderreyes5890]

1:12 you're not deleting that duck drawing, i totally respect you xD haha just kidding, thanks for the tutorial!

[@maryannhalstead5547]

One of the best beginner guides I’ve seen to date, Trent! Great job. Where were you with this six months ago? LOL

[@christophercoppola3130]

Great video. Thanks!

[@benjaminlyons5261]

I love this. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@nigelbaboolal5072]

If you like more organic brushes, I wonder if you would like, or have used, corel painter. I haven't used it in a while, but the last time I did, some of the brushes were laggy at certain sizes, but it was an older version and my pc want the best.

[@alex_rivas_art]

Hombre! saludos desde Latinoamérica. Buen tutorial! > Sure that you have not stopped of playing around with the Ipad and with that pretentious pencil since you received them (and who not?) hahahaha. Good tutorial!

[@xIBlaubaer]

You can actually merge multiple layers at once by placing your index finger and your thumb on two different layers and pushing them together. Everything that is between, including top and bottom ones, are going to be flattened into one layer 😊

[@_ShinobiToB]

awesome video brother, very helpful.. dont have an Ipad yet but i plan to get one and when i do i'll definitely check this out again... also 20% you say?! probs gonna get another one of your box sets too :)

[@drawwithclawsarturoa.6772]

One more fast tip. When I do my linework I will select the white background then inverse button and 1 flat color in a new layer. Now you have a flat shape. why this is Handy? Because u can go back into that color shape layer and just click select and now will be a perfect selection on ur character. 1.- add a new layer and u will be comfortable that u won't do anything out of ur character. Helps when is more than one character in the canvas. And for shading and values. I also isolate the shirt, eyes or elements in specific clothes in a separate layer so anytime, I can comeback and change colors or add details in single shapes faster.

[@lynnegrace7766]

A terrific video thank you. I am brand new to Procreate. How do you print your image?

[@MattGoesSplat]

My Dude - that was awesome!

[@zuljaras]

I am getting the new iPad Air 4 and it will be awesome!

[@drawwithclawsarturoa.6772]

1.-Hold on the check mark and isolate tht specific layer. 2.-swipe left on the layer and u can clear/duplicate or delete. 3.-make a shape square circle or oval and hold the pencil and it will make perfect shapes/ even better u can edit the shape. 4.- Make a half circle or curve and hole and it will make perfect parabolic lines for those dragon tails or rounded corners. 5.- you can adjust the pencil pressure for those hard drawing or sof drawing hands 6.- Swipe the layers to the right to select the layers you need and u can group them or merge them. ( Merge cannot be separated in single layers again). Trent love your work and look up to you has an artist. Thanks for what you do.

[@thomasfarr16]

Very helpful thank you sir

[@rajitmeetsingh4984]

Hi, thanks for creating this guide. I was wondering if you could create some more content using procreate?

[@theunsboshoff554]

I can't wait to ge my iPad pro😱😁😲

[@LindaIBrown]

On adding photos, should you convert the photo into gray scales or black and white? I plan on revamping colors, textures and fabrics used in my project.

[@Blueberrygoat92]

I dont even have an iPad but, I just like to listen to trent talk, haha.

[@COCTA8]

straight lines..... they were here the whole time omfg

[@troyklk7734]

Came here for the procreate content, stayed for the art

[@MsFitz25]

Do I need to adjust resolution if an illustration is going to be printed? Or is it automatically high-res? Excellent video btw!

[@treysonholyoak8591]

I learned new stuff yeah!

[@rx2005]

Mesmo não entendendo, é legal acompanhar o processo

[@bahaagamel5516]

Trent could you make more procreate video

[@LindaIBrown]

I watched your Photoshop for beginner. I have Photoshop bundle, Canva and will be getting Procreate to revamp and convert my watercolor sketches from my children’s book to digital. I have an iPad Pro 2021 12.9 with a pencil. This is my first time doing any of this. What program would you recommend and can the software programs be interchanged?

[@찌아오디앤]

Very nice 😉 😙 🎨

[@agneya]

Any advice to get started with digital painting ? I can make pretty good flat art and other illustrations but can’t do paintings I use Procreate btw

[@Thea269]

Man i thought when I seen this channel I thought he has the same name as me and thought maybe he has a similar art progress as me but I was definitely wrong because your art is outstanding I love your style

[@vikingAD]

This is pretty good. I’m an artist getting into digital and this helped me out a lot

[@Blood_Rapture]

Subbed!

[@moonwind900]

I hope they add this to the Microsoft store

[@Lombax64]

XP-Pen’s newest tablet has pencil tilt function.

[@CambodiaShareFeeds]

I am a new to procreate, do you have video detail for beginner?

[@zrunne]

I've tried procreate but the tapper isn't right for inking, also that nice crisp look isn't available yet as anti alias is always on. I hope they bring brushes closer to what Clip Studio offers,

[@dork_3nergy]

I enjoy Procreate so much I got a cover for the iPad Pro that lets it feel like paper. So every time I go to draw my hand and mind is fooled into thinking I am drawing on actual paper. This cover could also be the reason why the tip of my Apple Pencil got worn out quickly, or I could have pressed on it too hard(probably just pressing too hard).

[@Whimsyyarnwork]

Those covers really wear down the nibs, it wasn't you! They're great feeling but I always just stick with the glass, I hate how quickly the nibs die out with those covers.

[@kidren50]

Wednesday arrived earlier this week.

[@TrentKaniuga]

Naw. This one is just a bonus vid.

[@notmrbeast7595]

Hi Trent I'm planning to buy Paper like but some people are saying that the nibs doesn't last long it's true? Should I buy it

[@TrentKaniuga]

It seems fine to me.

[@tamilorejoseph4704]

Hey Trent, are u using a paper like screen?

[@TrentKaniuga]

Yes I am! It's pretty great!

[@celdaa]

Trent, do you use some kind of screen protector on your iPad? Does it affect the pressure sensitivity? Thank you for this useful tutorial ^^

[@Johnyisevil]

There are different screen protectors you can get for the iPad. Personally, I got one with a rough, paperlike texture so it feels more like drawing on paper. And no, it does not affect the sensitivity.

[@MarcSantana]

Do you believe its possible to work only if procreate in the actual job market?

[@TrentKaniuga]

Yes. But once you work at a studio they will insist that you work on a PC, likely with Photoshop since they buy licenses in buik, and you can't take your work home.

[@MarcSantana]

@@TrentKaniuga Yeah that makes sense

[@riverandthefox2344]

Nikko Rull for life 🙏🙏😂

[@_phong.huynh_]

I would totally buy this! If I wasn't so broke

[@XtianApi]

Apple pencil 3, give us twist like waccom

[@mr.foxyz-scp7195]

I really wish I could download apps :( but this

[@nikosp3156]

I got another one: "It's like trying to play soccer with a bowling ball!"

[@abigaillindenmuth835]

I only draw with my fingers because my iPad is not supported by the Apple Pencil and I just never really looked into getting a pen that would work lol

[@nikolxzz1210]

Ipad pro 2018 not 2019 right?

[@nigelbaboolal5072]

3rd gen. I don't think there is a 2019 version. Came out on 2018, not sure if it's considered 2019 or 18. It's the only one that works with 2nd gen pencil.

[@mikenelson1624]

2647/245 neat

[@chromo48]

So i've got a pack of hot dogs and a Samsung Galaxy... what do I do now?

[@spadedonemcdysentery2493]

One time, I farted an entire plum.

[@dakaraioretade2468]

Does anyone know how to paint a sketch without painting over the pencil

[@fragarena9910]

The beginners guide to "procreate" 🤣🤣 am I the only one who sees the hidden joke ?

[@titano8808]

I get it

[@ninja_tony]

@@titano8808there’s nothing to get, there is no joke.

[@zombiy2947]

If you (or anybody in the comments) are looking for Procreate brush recs, DizzyTara on Gumroad has some excellent brushes for Procreate. 10000 percent recommend!

[@bishopcupoison4550]

The same thing like in PS

[@coffeeinfection2893]

I usually just do traditional art

[@BreinGames]

You ever cut the cheese and it sound like you’re deflating a car tire?

[@TempestRequiem0]

That, or a balloon animal asking a question.

[@sociallyresponsiblexenomor7608]

Ugh it's apple though. I bet that pencil doesn't work with certain generations of ipads, and I bet that it has some charger inconsistencies or incompatibilities as well. Apple pulls the same shit with all their damn products so it's really hard to endorse anything from them.

[@nickstair6355]

Phillip despite how much I don’t like the way apple does things, I don’t think we should let our personal bias get in the way of seeing that is a great a tool. I have an iPad Pro and the pencil. It truly is astounding how accurate the Apple Pencil is.

[@ryder5434]

The gen 2 Apple Pencil will work with current (and future) I pad pro models but the non pro iPad will still work with the gen 1 Apple Pencil (for maybe the next 2 maybe 3 years). Apple is really slow when it comes to replacing iPad stuff (the iPad Pro 11In and 12.9 in took 3 years to come out) and rn they aren’t even full replacements. I personally bought an iPad Pro because I knew I wouldn’t need to buy another iPad for at least 4ish years.

[@nigelbaboolal5072]

I don't like apple as a company either, but nothing I've tried is as good as the new pro and pencil. The pencil does only work with this ipad, but I haven't had any trouble with either of them so far, and I got it on launch. I can't really compare it to any problems or inconsistancies with any other apple products though, because this is my only apple product.

[@sloanesiobhan7145]

The pen charges on the tablet wirelessly.

[@bruhwhyyoudothis]

all i'm hearing is this is an imitation of clip studio paint

[@johnny_the_artsy_fart]

I really want someone that isn't apple or adobe to create a device that JUST does this. No other software, just a procreate like program in a tablet, a digital sketchbook basically. Maybe have some social media upload functionality but other than that 100% for art. Because I want this but it isn't worth the cost of the iPad. And adobe fresco isn't worth the cost of a tablet + adobe cc subscription.

[@nigelbaboolal5072]

Wacom mobile studio pro and companion were basically what you want I guess. I think the new pro is like 3500 dollars though, and the companion has a lot of issues from what I hear. Unless your already paying for cc, there's no point in using fresco. The price just doesn't make sense for the minimal differences between fresco and procreate or at studio pro.

[@johnny_the_artsy_fart]

@@nigelbaboolal5072 yeah I wanted the mobile studio pro but it's so crazy expensive. And it doesn't quite fit what I was describing, like I don't want to have to use macOS or Windows or Linux or anything I want it to be its own thing strictly dedicated to art, kinda like how an Amazon kindle is its own thing for just books. And yeah fresco isn't worth it. I could get it right now since I get cc free as a student but in a couple months that would go away and also I don't have anything that can run it since I only have a laptop