Beginners guide to Procreate (Canvas + tools + layers + effects)

F.A.Q. Procreate is only for the iPad and works best with the Apple Pencil.
If you're completely new to drawing digitally with Procreate, this video was made to give you a rundown of how to use the basic tools, and get you drawing very quickly. I will be making more videos with deeper functions of the program in the coming months, so please subscribe if you want to dig in deeper with this app on the iPad.

Books available-
Twilight Monk Secrets of Kung Fulio (2020) - Illustrated Novel
World Of Twilight Monk Vol 1 (2019) Art Book
The Man and the Moonken (2019) - Illustrated Novella
The Beast of Tuksa (2018) - Illustrated Novella
Twilight Monk (2012) - 2 Graphic Novels
Nova Colony (2009) - 1 Graphic Novel
CreeD (1993-2007) - Comic Book Series
Ghost Rider (2000) - Comic Book Series
The Fuzz (1997) - Comic Book

Games I've worked on -
Indivisible (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox)
Overwatch (PC, PS4)
League of Legends (PC)
Diablo 3 (PC,PS4)
Hearthstone (Mobile, PC)
Burning Crusade (PC)
Wrath of the Lich King (PC)
Unsung Story
Final Fight Streetwise (PS2)
He Man (GBA)
Terminator 3 (GBA)
CannonBallers (Mobile)
Ikeda: The Scrap Hunter (PC/Mac)
Goblins and Gnomes (PC)

[clintp]

Trent I just want to say...thank you so much for all the advise and lessons you post! I am new to digital art...life long paper guy. I am exploring the idea of putting my name in the hat for professional concept artist. I came across your channel and man...you have really inspired me!!! I know I have a up hill battle to enter this realm potentially as a career, but I have loved drawing ever sense I can remember. That’s what it’s all about right. You have sparked a fire in me, and I can not wait to put digital pen to iPad. Thank you again bro! You are awesome!

[Coiwolf]

More of this please! I just bought an iPad with the apple pencil, I have a traditionalish drawing tablet/pc hookup as well but wanted something portable, and you helped me learn alot about procreate there.

[ARTYCOATY]

I also draw paintings with Procreate. Your video has become a study. You are full of talent😊👍

[loricalass]

When people are really articulate, they know how to make not so easy things become easy. Thank you.

[kevinsturges]

This is the best intro to Procreate I’ve found. Subscribed!

[GarredHATES]

always wanted a cintiq for years! so I settled with an ipad and procreate, and boy im glad I did!

[LolixBelle]

I am not new to procreate but I just love listening to trent in the background while doing things or drawing. XD

[theartjedi]

I use the stucco brush a ton when I blend! It has a really nice texture, but the more you apply it, the smoother it gets. Very cool

[AngeNamnNamnsson]

I just got myself a ipad mini. First portable drawing device for me ever. I totally missed that you had a tutorial. Looking forward to sketch outside with it. Incredible how fast technology have become to do stuff like this in such a small format and long batterylife.

[wryanwatkins]

Thank you!!just got an iPad and pencil, can't wait to get started

[Krysta]

As a new user of digital art programs, and procreate in particular, this video is super helpful. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Extremely appreciated.

[ItsAnGoose]

This was superb! Covered all the RELEVANT info in an accessible manner- thank you Trent!

[vaderguitarplayer]

I had hoped you would do more Procreate.

[andygorman]

Thanks Trent, absolutely awesome! Never knew about the colour adjustment learnt something new! Looking forward to seeing more videos in this series!

[amberwhite]

Thank you! This is an awesome tutorial for those who are just beginning

[johnhunter]

Awesome, looking forward for more procreate tips! I would love to learn from you how to use all these brushes (not how to create them). I never understand what these brushes are and what to use them for.

[PsychoBoyTyler]

Thanks for this Trent! I'm a fairly advanced (or intermediate) user of Procreate but this is still very useful. More importantly I'm really looking forward to seeing walkthroughs/finished pieces of your art in Procreate, like you have for Sketchbook Pro. Also some tutorials on using color layers to add colors to grayscale drawings. Mine never turn out to be as good as I'd want them to.

[ianalexanderreyes]

1:12 you're not deleting that duck drawing, i totally respect you xD haha just kidding, thanks for the tutorial!

[tyrannosaurus]

This is what i ve been waiting for. Thank you sir !

[toggtlas]

But Trent, I don't got an Ipad! :(
... But I will watch anyway because I like to listen to your wisdom! 👌