Procreate for Illustration: 5 Projects to Learn the Basics from Udemy

What if you could learn one of the fastest and simplest ways to create professional and sellable artwork using Procreate? By the end of this class, you’ll have the skills to do exactly that.

This is a comprehensive, all-in-one Procreate course. You’ll create five cool illustrations, each lesson focusing on a core skill in Procreate.

As an extra bonus, throughout this class, you’ll learn tips & tricks on how to optimize artwork specifically for sales. So in addition to learning how to create professional illustrations in Procreate, you’ll also learn practical advice for marketing and monetizing your artwork.

What you’ll get out of this class:

A freebie 3-pack of Procreate brushes created by Lisa Glanz
Five custom color palettes
Two reference photos for practice
You’ll complete five illustrations

Who this class is for:

Beginners:
- If you’ve never used this platform before, we’re starting right from the beginning, so you’ll be able to keep up and learn.
Experienced illustrators:
- If you’ve dabbled with Procreate, but want to learn some time-saving tricks and professional tips, this class is for you as well.

What's inside

Learning objectives

Procreate basics for beginners
Procreate illustration techniques
Optimize artwork for sales
Create five cool illustrations

Learn how to create professional digital artwork
Brush techniques
Choosing color palettes

Procreate basics for beginners
Procreate illustration techniques
Optimize artwork for sales
Create five cool illustrations
Learn how to create professional digital artwork
Brush techniques
Choosing color palettes

Syllabus

Introduction

Getting Started

Doodling on a Photo

Tropical Leaf

Mandala

Hand-Lettering

Textured Citrus

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Know what's good

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Develops creative, technical, and professional skills for digital art

Teaches skills that are relevant to marketing and monetizing artwork

Emphasizes optimization for artwork sales

Suitable for both beginners and experienced illustrators

Offers comprehensive coverage of Procreate

Taught by an experienced instructor, Catherine Coquillette

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 for Illustration: 5 Projects to Learn the Basics with these activities:

Review basic digital art principles

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This course assumes that you will be starting from zero experience with digital art. To strengthen your foundational understanding of digital art, watch a few tutorials on the basic principles of creating digital works.

Browse courses on Procreate

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Watch a tutorial about choosing a color palette
Watch a tutorial on basic brush techniques

Follow a guided tutorial on Procreate

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This course offers a deep dive into Procreate that covers all the bases required to start creating your own digital art. Following a guided tutorial can provide a strong workflow and set of techniques that you can then use in the projects for the course.

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Choose a guided tutorial on a specific illustration that you want to create
Gather necessary materials, including an iPad, Procreate app, and stylus
Follow the steps in the tutorial to create your own version of the illustration

Create three of your own Procreate illustrations

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This course provides lessons and examples of how to create certain types of digital art. To put your learning into practice, use what you are learning in each lesson to create your own illustrations.

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Choose a subject or theme for your illustration
Sketch out your illustration on paper or using the Sketch tool in Procreate
Use the techniques you learned in this course to create your illustration

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Create your own digital art portfolio

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This course is designed to teach you how to create professional digital artwork. To demonstrate mastery of the skills covered in this course, build a portfolio of your best digital artwork.

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Choose your best digital artwork to include in your portfolio
Create a website or online gallery to showcase your portfolio
Write a brief description of each piece of artwork in your portfolio

Career center

Learners who complete Procreate for Illustration: 5 Projects to Learn the Basics will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Freelance Illustrator

As a Freelance Illustrator, you'll create illustrations for a wide range of clients, including individuals, small businesses, and large corporations. Procreate is a versatile software that's perfect for freelance illustrators, as it allows you to create high-quality artwork quickly and efficiently. This course will teach you the basics of Procreate and provide you with tips and tricks that can help you to create professional illustrations that will impress your clients.

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Commercial Illustrator

As a Commercial Illustrator, you will create visual imagery for a range of commercial applications such as advertising, marketing, and packaging. Illustrators often use digital tools like Procreate to create their work, so taking this course will help you to build a strong foundation in the software. You'll also pick up valuable tips and tricks that can help you to optimize your artwork for sales. In addition, you'll be able to create a portfolio of professional illustrations that you can use to showcase your skills to potential clients.

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Graphic designer

As a Graphic Designer, you'll use a variety of digital tools, including Procreate, to create visual concepts and designs for a range of applications, such as websites, brochures, and logos. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality designs that will impress your clients.

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Art Director

As an Art Director, you'll lead and oversee a team of creatives, including illustrators and graphic designers. You'll also be responsible for developing and executing creative strategies for a variety of campaigns and projects. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality artwork that will impress your clients.

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User Experience Designer

As a User Experience Designer, you'll be responsible for designing the user interface and experience for websites, apps, and other digital products. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality designs that will impress your clients.

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Social Media Manager

As a Social Media Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and executing social media campaigns for a variety of brands and businesses. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality social media content that will impress your clients.

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Digital Marketing Manager

As a Digital Marketing Manager, you'll be responsible for developing and executing digital marketing campaigns for a variety of businesses and organizations. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality digital marketing materials that will impress your clients.

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Marketing Specialist

As a Marketing Specialist, you'll be responsible for developing and executing marketing campaigns for a variety of products and services. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality marketing materials that will impress your clients.

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Content Creator

As a Content Creator, you'll be responsible for creating and publishing content for a variety of platforms, such as websites, blogs, and social media. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality content that will impress your clients.

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Web Designer

As a Web Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing websites for a variety of clients. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality websites that will impress your clients.

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Product Designer

As a Product Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing new products for a variety of companies. This course will help you to build a strong foundation in Procreate, and you'll also learn tips and tricks that can help you to create high-quality product designs that will impress your clients.

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Landscape Architect

As a Landscape Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and developing outdoor spaces, such as parks, gardens, and playgrounds. This course may be useful if you want to create digital sketches of your designs. However, you'll likely need additional training in landscape architecture to be successful in this field.

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Fashion Designer

As a Fashion Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and developing clothing and accessories for a variety of brands and companies. This course may be useful if you want to create digital sketches of your designs. However, you'll likely need additional training in fashion design and sewing to be successful in this field.

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Architect

As an Architect, you'll be responsible for designing and developing buildings and other structures. This course may be useful if you want to create digital sketches of your designs. However, you'll likely need additional training in architecture to be successful in this field.

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Interior designer

As an Interior Designer, you'll be responsible for designing and decorating interiors for a variety of spaces, such as homes, offices, and public buildings. This course may be useful if you want to create digital sketches of your designs. However, you'll likely need additional training in interior design to be successful in this field.

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