Procreate: Solid Foundations from Udemy

Fully updated for Procreate 5.2/5.3. Learn 3d painting, Apple pencil hover & more.

'I've done some Procreate tutorials on YouTube, but they just cover one tool or technique.'

'There are so many things to remember. So many mistakes to make. As a beginner, how do I know when I've learned all the really important stuff?'

Enroll on my latest (and I think best yet) course and find out just how well I can answer these questions for you. I've been a designer/illustrator for over 30 years. I've spent thousands of hours working in various design studios, worked with hundreds of clients and used many, many digital art programs. I've produced art and design for a who's who of top businesses. You may also have seen my artwork on games that have been number 1 all over the world. Now I'm bringing that experience to you via Procreate.

We start out with a multi video project you can follow along with that quickly introduces you to many of the techniques used in Procreate. That way you get up and running quickly. But everything you see in the video is covered in much greater detail as the course progresses.

This course gives you a thorough grounding in the tools and techniques you need to know so you can create some great artwork. These tools and techniques are so fundamental that I make sure that they are covered properly and in detail. Practically every image you see is available as a download so you can follow along and I've also created many practice videos. Not a multi choice quiz where you just have to remember the name of a tool. That's not enough - you need practical exercises for a program like Procreate and I give you exactly that. I'll also give you some valuable tips about tools, techniques and workflow along the way so you can really nail down the fundamental concepts and be ready to move on to more advanced subjects.

Did you notice I said 'fundamental' instead of 'basic'? There's a reason for that. This course is aimed at beginners plus existing users who want to round out their knowledge. But that doesn't mean it's over simplified. Nope. You will learn the same tools and techniques that are used in professional studios. I've been in quite a few design studios in my time and - just between you and me - there's things on this course that I've had to explain to people who use art programs on a daily basis. That's something I can do for you too. As well as being a designer for decades I also spent some time as a teacher and my university degree is all about how people learn. And it is my firm belief that the right way to learn something like Procreate is not to just learn the tools. The right way is to learn the right workflow.

We'll start off with the basics and I'll give you practical advice based on my experience. As for the Valkyrie brush engine introduced in Procreate 5? You will have access to what I think is the most comprehensive tutorial around which covers all the brush sliders and features. We will look at more advanced features like layer masks and curves. Layer blend modes? They so important to creating digital artwork yet so many people are confused by them. Don't be. They are simple - when you know the principles behind them. I'll teach you that. I'll also cover all the adjustments Procreate has to offer. Not just what they do, but also what they can be useful for.

By the end of the course you will have mastered various effective workflows, start to finish. You will gain the confidence to tackle your own art projects, and one day soon you may well be looking at one of your own creations and thinking 'That looks fantastic. I did that...'

Enrol now. Don't forget you have the 30 day money back guarantee so you have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Learn Procreate from someone who knows what's important and knows how to teach. Feel free to check out the ratings and reviews of my other courses. My current Udemy instructor rating is 4.75 out of 5, which is an extraordinarily high score. If you are one of the people who help me get that score - thank you. I've brought the past 5 years of making these courses to this one, and I feel it's my best yet. So get ready to be an effective Procreate artist. Get ready to make your work shine.

I'll see you on the course,

Simon

What's inside

Learning objectives

You will learn procreate - thoroughly!
You will learn the color theory behind the color selection tools
You will have practical exercises to practice your knowledge
You will master the brush engine so you can modify and create new brushes
You will learn about more advanced topics like layer blend modes and layer masks

Learn selections and symmetry
Learn about all of the adjustments procreate has to offer
Learn to animate, import pdf files and paint on 3d objects
You will learn about the when and the why, not just how to use the various features of procreate

You will learn procreate - thoroughly!
You will learn the color theory behind the color selection tools
You will have practical exercises to practice your knowledge
You will master the brush engine so you can modify and create new brushes
You will learn about more advanced topics like layer blend modes and layer masks
Learn selections and symmetry
Learn about all of the adjustments procreate has to offer
Learn to animate, import pdf files and paint on 3d objects
You will learn about the when and the why, not just how to use the various features of procreate

Syllabus

Part One: Start Right Here...

Hello and Welcome!

Dive in with your first project, part 1 - sketching

How to download files into Procreate

First project, part 2 - inking

Procreate 5.3 is here and here's a few things to know...

First project, part 3 - blocking in

First project, part 4 - start painting

First project, part 5 - paint the sea

First project - Your Turn!

Time to make a mess!

The Gallery

Create a new file to work with

When is a pencil not a pencil?

Layers, part 1

Layers, part 2

Master Color in Procreate

Introduction to colors

The color panel - the disc

The color panel - the classic

A little color theory goes a long, long way

Finding the right shade

Applying the color theory, part 1

Applying the color theory, part 2

Applying the color theory, part 3

Applying the color theory, part 4

Applying the color theory, part 5

Applying the color theory, part 6

Applying the color theory, part 7

The color panel - the value panel

The color panel - the palette panel

Creating and Using Swatches, Part 1

Creating and Using Swatches, Part 2

Create and edit their own brushes

Introduction to brushes

Importing brushes

The stroke attribute

Brush basics

Procreate 5.2 update - The Stabilisation tab

Shape and grain

The shape deep dive...

Grain settings, part 1

Grain settings, part 2

Taper settings

Render attributes

Wet mix attributes

Color dynamics

Dynamics and pen speed

The Apple Pencil - how to set it up so it does wonderful things to your brushes

Properties and the joy of smudging

About the brush plus combining two brushes into one

Bend it! Squash it! Select it! Liquify it!

Selections, part 1

Selections, part 2

Size it, squash it, warp it, part 1

Size it, squash it, warp it, part 2

The Liquify Tool

Drawing Assist, part 1

Drawing Assist, part 2 - Perspective!

Use and Create Quick Menus

Quick Shapes

How to Use Flood Fill Effectively

Alpha Lock and Clipping Layers, part 1

Alpha Lock and Clipping Layers, part 2

Exercise time! The efficient way to block in artwork, part 1

Exercise time! The efficient way to block in artwork, part 2

Exercise time! The efficient way to block in artwork, part 3

Exercise time! The efficient way to block in artwork, part 4

Layer Masks, part 1

Layer Masks, part 2

Gesture Control

Working with PDF files

Gettin' creative! Well... even more creative!

Project Time! Juxebox Jive, Part 1

Jukebox Jive, Part 2

Jukebox Jive, Part 3

Jukebox Jive, Part 4

Jukebox Jive, Part 5

Jukebox Jive, Part 6

Jukebox Jive, Part 7

Layer Blend Modes, part 1

Layer Blend Modes, part 2

The Adjustments Menu - first principles and Hue, Saturation & Brightness

The Adjustments Menu - Color Balance

The Adjustments Menu - Curves, the tool of the professional

The Adjustments Menu - Gradient Map & why they are good for black and white

The Adjustments Menu - blur stuff and make it noisy!

The Adjustments Menu - Sharpen it, Clone it, make it dotty!

Using Text in Procreate

Animation, part 1

Animation, part 2

Animation, part 3

Animation, part 4

Painting 3D Objects

3d Part 1 - the basic principles (and a few workflow tips...)

3d Part 2 - placing images

3d part 3 - materials, lighting and environment

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Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Explores essential techniques and tools used in industry in a thorough way

Teaches brush modification and creation, which is a skill for creating distinct styles

Develops skills in advanced topics like layer blend modes and layer masks, which are core skills for digital art creation

Taught by Simon Foster, who is recognized for his work in design and illustration

Teaches the theory behind techniques and various modes, which supports learning

Builds a strong foundation for beginners by starting with fundamentals

Examines the concepts of color, selection, and symmetry, which are highly relevant to digital art

Uses a hands-on approach through projects and exercises, which helps learners retain and apply knowledge

Requires newer versions of software than the one the course uses (Procreate 5.2/5.3), potentially limiting currency

Assumes learners have experience with digital art and design software, which can be a barrier to complete beginners

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Procreate: Solid Foundations with these activities:

Attend a Procreate meetup or workshop

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Provide an opportunity to connect with other Procreate users, learn from experts, and stay up-to-date on new features.

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Find a Procreate meetup or workshop in your area.
Attend the meetup or workshop.
Network with other Procreate users and learn from experts.

Build a Procreate brush pack focused on a specific theme

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Deepen your understanding of brush settings and expand your brush library.

Browse courses on Digital Painting

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Identify a specific theme or style for your brush pack.
Follow tutorials or experiment with brush settings to create a variety of brushes within your theme.
Save and organize your brushes into a pack.

Complete a series of exercises on Procreate's liquify tool

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Help you master the liquify tool and unleash your creative potential for more refined image adjustments.

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Find a series of exercises or tutorials on using the liquify tool in Procreate.
Complete the exercises and tutorials to learn how to use the liquify tool effectively.
Experiment with the different settings in the liquify tool menu to achieve different effects.

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Review 'Color Theory' by Johannes Itten

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Help you learn the fundamentals of color theory, which can be applied to your works in Procreate for more pleasing and cohesive colors.

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Read the book to learn the basics of color theory.
Take notes on the key concepts of color theory.
Apply the principles of color theory to your own artwork.

Review each other's work in a peer study session

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Help you identify areas for improvement and get valuable feedback from your peers.

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Organize a study session with other students.
Bring your work-in-progress to the session.
Give and receive feedback on each other's work.

Create a digital painting using the techniques learned in the course

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Solidify your understanding of the techniques covered in the course by applying them to a real-world project.

Browse courses on Painting Techniques

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Choose a reference image or concept for your painting.
Create a new canvas in Procreate and begin painting.
Experiment with different brushes, colors, and techniques.
Share your finished painting with others for feedback.

Contribute to an open-source Procreate plugin or project

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Provide you with hands-on experience with Procreate's development tools and contribute to the Procreate community.

Browse courses on Open Source

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Find an open-source Procreate plugin or project that you are interested in contributing to.
Read the documentation for the project and make changes to the code.
Submit a pull request to the project.

Career center

Learners who complete Procreate: Solid Foundations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Visual Development Artist

Visual Development Artists create visual concepts for animated films, television shows, and video games. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” is incredibly useful as it provides a foundation in the fundamentals of digital art including digital painting, color theory, and more.

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Illustrator

Illustrators create visual images to communicate ideas and stories for a variety of purposes. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” is a useful tool for aspiring Illustrators as it provides foundational instruction in digital painting, color theory, and a variety of other essential skills.

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Digital Artist

Digital Artists use digital tools and techniques to create visual content for a variety of purposes, including commercial, artistic, and personal. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” is an excellent introduction to digital painting and can help build a foundation in the fundamentals of digital art. This course covers important topics such as color theory, brush dynamics, layer masks, and more.

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Freelance Artist

Freelance Artists offer their services to clients on a project-by-project basis, providing creative and artistic solutions. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” can be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting and other important concepts. Skills learned in this course are commonly used by freelance artists.

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Digital Matte Painter

Digital Matte Painters create realistic backgrounds and environments for film and television using digital tools. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” can be helpful as it will help build a foundation in digital painting, an essential and transferable skill for Digital Matte Painters.

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UI/UX Designer

UI/UX Designers design the user interface and user experience of websites and applications. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting and color theory which can be applied to UI/UX design.

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Graphic designer

Graphic Designers create visual concepts, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate consumers. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” can be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting that can be applied to graphic design projects.

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Art Director

Art Directors oversee the visual aspects of a project, including the design, layout, and overall aesthetic. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting and a variety of other skills that are important to Art Directors.

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Motion Graphic Designer

Motion Graphic Designers combine graphic design and animation to create visual effects and motion graphics for use in a variety of applications. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting, which can be applied to creating motion graphics.

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Storyboard Artist

Storyboard Artists create visual representations of a film or television show's script, breaking down the story into a series of images. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful for Storyboard Artists as it provides a foundation in digital painting, an essential skill for creating storyboards.

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Animator

Animators create animated content for film, television, video games, and other media. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting which can be applied to animation.

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Video Editor

Video Editors assemble raw video footage into a cohesive and polished final product. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be helpful as it provides a foundation in digital painting, an essential skill for creating visual effects and motion graphics.

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Texture Artist

Texture Artists create textures for use in video games, movies, and other forms of media. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful as it provides a foundation in digital painting which can be applied to creating textures.

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Concept Artist

Concept Artists create visual concepts for media including animated films, television shows, and video games. They may also work on other projects such as advertising campaigns, book illustrations, and product design. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” may be useful as it will help build a foundation in digital painting as well as critical concepts such as color theory, layers, and brushes.

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Character Animator

Character Animators work with other creatives to develop character designs for animation projects. They may work on projects including animated films, television shows, or video games. This course “Procreate: Solid Foundations” can be helpful as it provides a foundation in digital painting, which can be utilized to create character concepts, environments, and develop animations.

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