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7 Fun Procreate Projects to Explore & Learn

Name: 7 Fun Procreate Projects to Explore & Learn
Rating: 4.4 (30 reviews)

Bite-sized projects to try interlaced lettering, glowing text, dripping effects, drawing on photos, simple animations…

Created byLettie Blue

Last updated 3/2026

English

What you'll learn

To create digital illustrations, lettering and animations
To intertwine letters, make them glow and create a 3D effect.
How to give a sense of volume adding light, shadows and textures
How to use layer masks, clipping masks, symmetry, liquify, blending modes, and much more!
Useful tips and tricks that you will be able to apply to your own work!

Course content

7 sections • 20 lectures • 2h 17m total length

Introduction0:21
Master the interlaced learning effect in Procreate by using layer masks, a technique that's popular and easier than it appears.
Getting and Placing Text2:03
Import text into Procreate from various apps and resize the image to fit the canvas. Paste into a new artwork, center it, and isolate words by cutting and pasting.
Sketching4:41
Create multiple sketch layers, pick colors you feel comfortable with, and trace the letters with a calligraphy brush to form intertwined Christmas and merry typography using masks and layer order.
3D Effect Lettering10:00
learn to create a 3d effect lettering scene in Procreate by masking, duplicating layers, applying clipping masks, and adding shadows, highlights, and textures to simulate light.
Candy Cane Look2:06
Turn the Christmas theme into a candy cane look using clipping masks and a technical pen or non-aligned brush, adjust brush size, and combine thick and thin lines.
Creating a Background10:00
Create a background in Procreate by building color layers with gaussian blur, hue-saturation-brightness adjustments, and color balance. Experiment with brushes, patterns, clipping masks, and shadows to refine the composition.
Interlaced Lettering

Intro - Carving Halloween Pumpkin0:25
Carve a Halloween pumpkin mess-free using Procreate with an Apple Pencil or fingers, guided by an essential carving kit and a photo of a nice pumpkin.
Carving14:59
Carve a pumpkin in Procreate by importing a photo, using drawing guide for symmetry, and layering clipping masks, lights, and shadows to create a realistic carved effect.
Adding Texture & Final Touches4:48
Create a clipping texture layer above the lights and shadows, apply noise, and adjust hue saturation brightness. Use screen or other blend modes to achieve a subtle, textured pumpkin finish.
Drawing over photos

What's Quilling0:45
Discover quilling, a paper art that curls and folds strips of colored paper, requiring patience, precision, and careful handling to glue pieces onto a background surface.
Sketching Basic Letters5:56
Learn to sketch basic letters in Procreate using assisted drawing, drawing guides, and symmetry tools (vertical, horizontal, rotational) with customizable brushes and color palettes for beginner-friendly practice.
Illustrated Letters2:51
Illustrated letters come alive by drawing inside, outside, or both, creating strips and coils into a pumpkin-inspired design. Use layers, liquify, and twirl to refine shapes and color with tones.
Intro to 3D Lettering1:37
Turn templates into 3D lettering in Procreate by exploring horizontal and vertical planes, aligning strokes with guidelines, and transforming favorite letter designs into dynamic, asymmetric typography.
Drawing the A6:17
Set up an isometric plane and construct the letter A from joined templates, rotating and aligning corners. Build light and cast shadows with layers and purple tones.
Drawing the Pumpkin12:41
Draw a pumpkin in an isometric mood with layered shading and precise lines in Procreate. Manage layers, apply lights and shadows with brushes, and fine-tune color and brightness.
Final Touches7:07
Apply final touches in Procreate by fixing tiny errors with the selection tool, sharpening cast shadows, adding reflected light, layering a paper texture, and crafting highlights with Gaussian blur.
3D Lettering

Requirements

An iPad with the Procreate app
Be ready to learn and have fun!
Basic knowledge of Procreate

Description

If you never seem to find the time to improve your Procreate skills, this course is perfect for you! Inside, you’ll find 7 fun projects you can complete by simply following step-by-step instructions. Each one focuses on specific tools and techniques, helping you build confidence and pick up useful skills along the way.

Day 1: Interlaced lettering

Would you like to get more creative with your lettering?

I will show you how to create your own interlaced lettering design using layer masks and clipping masks.

You will learn:

- to import text images into Procreate.

- to apply techniques for volumetric lighting.

- to enhance your lettering with light effects.

- to utilize Procreate brushes to add texture to your drawing.

- to use layer masks as a way to hide sections of a layer in order to reveal what is in the layer below.

- to use clipping masks as a way to add patterns, textures, and shadows to a specific area.

Day 2: Drawing over photos

We will learn how to paint over photographs and make our painting look real. We will have a lot of fun carving a pumpkin.

You will also learn about:

- ColorDrop Threshold

- Clipping Masks

- Blend Modes

- Add Noise

- Add lights and shadows

Day 3: Dripping effect

We will learn how to draw realistic blood. We will make two examples: dripping blood and a droplet.

We will cover things like:

- Liquify tool

- Blending Modes

- Clipping Masks

- Add light and shadows

Day 4: Glowing text effect

I will show you how quickly you can make your lettering glow.

We will learn about:

- Add text

- Selection Tool

- Blending Modes

Day 5: Animation techniques

We will make a character look like it is moving across a scene.

We will learn about:

- Working with layers and groups of layers.

- Add color using alpha lock.

- Crop and resize canvas

- Drawing guides

Day 6: Drawing a flower

I will show you how easy is to create a beautiful flower in Procreate in less than 30 minutes.

We will use:

- Symmetry tool.

- Clipping masks as a way to add texture to specific areas.

- Blending modes to add lights, shadows, and volume to our drawing.

Day 7: 3D Art

We will use the “Drawing Guide” tool to create a 3D letter in Procreate.

The first thing we will do is to create a template. Then we will transform that template into a 3D illustration.

We will cover things like:

- 2D tool options

- Isometric tool options

- Basics of Digital Quilling

- Customizing QuickMenu

- Tips & tricks to draw letters super quickly

- How to apply a blend mode to our brushes

- Adding lights and shadows to our drawings

You can watch the course sections in order, or decide your own order to watch. The choice is yours!

You can also download custom brushes, color palettes, and some Procreate files, that will help you to complete your assignments.

Are you ready to have fun and learn many cool things?

Let’s get started!

Who this course is for:

Aspiring artist and illustrators
All levels Procreate users
People interested in taking their drawing skills to the next level in Procreate

7 Fun Procreate Projects to Explore & Learn

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Course content

Day 1: Interlaced Lettering in Procreate6 lectures • 29min

Day 2: Carving a Halloween Pumpkin3 lectures • 20min

Day 3: Drawing Blood1 lecture • 13min

Day 4: Glowing Text1 lecture • 6min

Day 5: Animation Techniques1 lecture • 13min

Day 6: Drawing Flowers1 lecture • 19min

Day 7: 3D Art - Digital Quilling7 lectures • 37min

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