When it comes to digital art programs, there’s no app better for beginners than procreate. With its simple interface It’s easy for beginners to get the hang of, and for professional artists there’s a plethora of tools at your disposal. No matter your skill level, this is an app that grows with you.
For Every Artistic Avenue
While perfect for casual doodling, there are lots of other projects made possible with this app. Logos, simple animations, gifs, digital stickers are just a few of the things you can create.
Want to add some texture to your work? There are multiple brush types available from the brush library. Wet media brushes including acrylic paint, watercolor ink and gouache, calligraphy pens and airbrushes, and even elemental brushes to name a few.
Each brush is customizable so you can control thickness of line, how it tapers, how the brush interacts with color etc. You can change every aspect of your brush until you get it just how you like it. And if you’re still not getting the results you want, making your own brush – or a set of brushes to fit your specific needs – is an option too.
The only limit is your imagination.
Start Doodling!
Procreate is sleek and simple, without distracting icons and an overwhelming toolbar. It’s approachable and easy to get started – just pick up your stylus and start drawing!
Layering, tools and the brush library are all easy to find and use.
It’s your art – you can create however you like. But if you do want to know all the ins and outs of the app, procreate.com has tutorials and a Beginner Series to teach you everything you need to know.
Want just a quick tutorial to learn that one specific thing you saw someone on Instagram use? No problem- the Procreate YouTube channel can lend you a hand with digestible short lessons (some even under a minute) Here’s just a few things you can learn from these resources:
- Layer masking
- Merge layers
- Stabilize brush strokes
- Import fonts
- Liquify tool
Your Art Goes Where You Go
Procreate is an offline app that doesn’t require Wi-Fi – it can go with you anywhere! In a plane or on a bus, rest assured, nothing can stop you from finishing your creation.
Need to get your art on different platforms? Add some final touch ups in a different app? It’s easy to export your files and layers to any program including adobe applications and clip studio paint.