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Get Set Procreate - Second Edition: A practical guide, filled with tips, tricks, and best practices, for illustrating on an iPad
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781806705016
Publisher: Packt Publishing
Published: Aug 28 2026
Pages: 522
Weight: 1.96
Height: 1.05 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Discover hacks to quickly get started with Procreate with the help of this color guide and learn how to use it on an iPad to create exquisite illustrations and animations
Key Features:
- Follow step-by-step instructions and tips to learn Procreate and get the most out of it
- Work through hands-on tutorials with real artwork that will boost your confidence to explore Procreate further
- Highly recommended for iPad users who want to be able to paint on the go
- Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*
Book Description:
With expert guidance from artist and storyteller Samadrita Ghosh, also known as Tikklil, Get Set Procreate, Second Edition, helps you unlock Procreate's creative potential and build the practical skills to bring your digital art ideas to life. The book walks you through the essential tools that have made Procreate a favorite among illustrators. You'll learn how to set up your canvas, organize artwork with layers, explore brushes and textures, and use gestures and shortcuts that can speed up your creative process.
As you progress, you'll discover how to customize brushes in Brush Studio, experiment with assisted drawing tools, and explore advanced features, such as animation, Page Assist, and 3D painting. Along the way, you'll see how these tools come together in real artwork examples and practical demonstrations.
As a bonus for this edition, the book ends with a chapter on using Procreate to create manga. In short, with clear instructions and practical exercises, Get Set Procreate, Second Edition gives you the tools, techniques, and confidence to bring your digital art ideas to life.
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What You Will Learn:
- Set up Procreate canvases for different illustration projects
- Use brushes, textures, gestures, and shortcuts with confidence
- Customize brushes and create new effects in Brush Studio
- Use assisted drawing tools to improve accuracy and speed
- Create animations and multi-page artwork using Procreate's assist tools
- Paint directly on 3D models using Procreate's 3D tools
- Develop polished digital illustrations from start to finish
Who this book is for:
This book is ideal for beginners who want to start creating professional illustrations in Procreate but are unsure where to begin. It is also suited to experienced illustrators who work with other tools and want to expand their creative repertoire with Procreate.
Table of Contents
- Getting Started - the Canvas and Gallery
- Understanding Your Workspace
- Using Gestures and Shortcuts
- Working with Layers
- Painting Tools and Brush Libraries
- The Brush Studio - Editing and Combining Brushes
- Using Color Tools
- Applying Image Effects with Adjustments
- Assisted Drawing Tools
- Animating on Procreate
- Sketchbooking with Page Assist
- Painting on 3D Models
- Rendering a Character with Blend Modes
- Making Manga on Procreate
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