
To get started, learn how to learn most effectively with the course and also in general.
Use this exercise to set your learning goals to get the most out of the course.
Learn what the best equipment is for you as a digital illustrator.
Learn what to expect with the fundamentals sections in this course and which artworks you will create.
Learn how to create new documents and templates for your drawing projects.
Learn the basic user interface of Procreate and how to control it with gestures.
Learn the technical basics of the brush and eraser tools in Procreate.
Learn to use the color menu, the eyedropper tool, color palettes, and the smudge finger tool.
Learn how to edit and crop your canvas afterwards.
Use this summary as a quick overview and cheat sheet for your handlettering project.
Learn what to expect in this section, especially with regard to the specifics of digital drawing.
Learn how to use the many features of the Drawing Guide tool – especially how to draw perfectly in symmetry.
Learn to draw beautiful lines in Procreate and turn them into perfect geometric shapes using the "Quick Shape" feature.
Learn how to easily color closed areas.
Learn what layers are in digital drawing and how to use them correctly.
Learn what types of masks are available in Procreate and how to work with the alpha lock in particular.
Learn how to optimally save and export your images & documents in Procreate.
Learn how to easily create, save, and export great time-lapse videos of your Procreate drawings.
Use this summary as a quick overview and cheat sheet for your coloring project.
Find out how the project in this section differs from the others and what you can expect to learn specifically.
Learn what clipping masks are and how to use them optimally for non-destructive drawing.
Learn what layer masks are and how to use them optimally for non-destructive erasing.
Learn all the functions of the selection tool to create perfect selections.
Learn the different ways you can copy, duplicate, and paste image elements in Procreate – within documents and across documents.
Learn all the functions of the transformation tool to quickly reshape your image elements as you like.
Learn the basics of the adjustment menu, plus some simple editing techniques (layer modes, color adjustments, blur, noise, etc.).
Learn how to create stacks within your gallery and keep them organized.
Use this summary as a quick overview and cheat sheet for your illustration project.
Find out how the section is structured and what you will learn.
Learn how to edit and create your own brushes using the Brush Library and Brush Studio, as well as how to save/export your brushes and import third-party brushes.
Get inspiration for your own project via this demo, in which you create or edit your own brush and apply your freshly acquired knowledge.
Learn how to import images into Procreate and use them for your projects.
Get inspiration for your own project via this demo, in which you create a portrait using the techniques presented earlier.
Learn how to insert and edit vector text in Procreate, as well as some typographic subtleties.
Get inspiration for your own project via this demo, in which you create a text artwork using the techniques presented earlier.
Learn how to use the rest of the adjustment filters, especially the liquify tool with all its functions, to easily change parts of the image.
Get inspiration for your own project via this demo, in which you create an abstract artwork using the previously presented techniques.
Learn how to create simple frame-to-frame animations using the Animation Assist tool in Procreate.
Get inspiration for your own project via this demo, in which you create a cartoony animation using the techniques presented earlier.
Find out what specifically you will learn in this section.
Learn how to make the most of the iPad's split-screen feature in conjunction with Procreate.
Learn how to mirror your iPad screen on other devices.
Learn what the Quick Menu is and how to customize it and the gesture controls for your needs.
Here you will find all tools and functions with a short explanation as well as the respective lessons covering them as a quick overview.
Reflect on your learning progress and possible weaknesses using this lesson.
Get more useful tips and resources to further improve yourself effectively as a digital artist.
Do you want to get started in the world of digital drawing or switch from another drawing program to Procreate or deepen your knowledge?
I can help you! My name is Sandra and as "The Coaching Artist" I do not only have over 10 years of experience in digital 2D & 3D art, but I also help other creatives like you to unleash their full creative potential.
In this course I'll teach you how to use the drawing software Procreate on the iPad. And not just anyhow, but by showing you applicable drawing projects I will guide you step by step through all the essential functions of the program. So you can apply your knowledge directly and after the course you will already have at least 3 to 5 beautiful artworks in your gallery - and you don't even have to know how to draw for that yet.
However, you can continue to improve in later sections and implement different projects & styles. So there is a lesson or exercise for every drawing level. In addition, I give you a lot of useful additional knowledge, materials and secret tricks that even many professionals do not know.
You will learn or deepen the following things in this course:
how to draw with Procreate / draw on the iPad
how to use the basic Procreate user interface
how to use the gesture controls in Procreate & how to customize them to your liking
how to best equip yourself as a digital artist
how to create documents in Procreate
how to edit canvases in Procreate
how to make the best use of the brush, eraser & smudge tools in Procreate
how to edit, customize, create new brushes & import brushes inside the Bush Studio
how to work with colors & color palettes in Procreate and use your own color harmonies
what the special features of digital art are & how to make the most of them in Procreate
what layers are and how to use them in Procreate
what masks are & how to use the different types (alpha lock, clipping mask, layer mask) optimally in Procreate for your images
how to edit your images with selections & transformations in Procreate
how to copy, duplicate and paste elements in Procreate
how to use many of Procreate's digital editing techniques (drawing guides, adjustments like color balance, curves, etc.)
how to arrange projects in Procreate's gallery, save them correctly & export them for different media
how to use advanced techniques (e.g. animations, tex tool, liquify & other adjustments) to create or finalize your images in Procreate
how to use your iPad beyond Procreate for drawing (e.g. with a split screen)
... and much more
So do you want to get started with Procreate and digital art now? Then sign up for the course now and get inspired.
Here is what you will learn:
Procreate - Learn all the features and user interface of the program through applied drawing projects.
Artwork - Through the course you will easily (step by step) create at least 3-5 drawing projects in different styles (drawing skills not required).
For Everyone - No matter what drawing level or style, you'll find a lesson or exercise to suit you.
Glossary - Use the glossary to quickly find important features and the lessons that go with them.
Materials - Download the additional materials included in the course (overview PDFs, shortcut lists, etc.) to learn even better.
Brushes - Learn how to edit, create, or import your own brushes inside the Brush Studio.
Tools - Master the brush, eraser, and smudge tools.
Layers - Understand what they are and how to best use them in Procreate.
Masks - Learn what masks are and how to best use the different types (alpha lock, clipping mask, and layer mask).
Colors - Master Procreate's color menu and create your own color palettes and color harmonies.
Editing - Learn to select, transform, and adjust your images using all of Procreate's features, from basic to advanced.
Digital Art - Learn the ins and outs of digital art and how to use it to your advantage in Procreate.
Efficiency - Learn about Procreate's gesture controls and how to customize them for maximum workflow efficiency and drawing flow.
Additional Knowledge - More than just Procreate, you'll also learn some secret tricks for getting even more out of your iPad for digital drawing.
Inspiration - Get inspired by numerous practical examples and use the various exercises to implement your own Procreate projects.
Learning - Learn how to learn. Get tips for your optimal course experience.
Who is the course for?
hobby creatives who are new to digital drawing (in Procreate) or want to deepen it.
especially for illustrators, draftsmen, comic artists, mangaka, digital artists & iPad owners in general.
digital artists who want to switch from another drawing program (such as Photoshop) to Procreate.
Requirements & Prerequisites
iPad & Procreate (but in the first section I will give you specific purchase recommendations as well)
willingness to learn & implement creative projects independently.