Adobe Fresco Tutorial for Beginners: Getting Started!

Are you ready to get started with Adobe Fresco? This video was made for those you that aren't too familiar with Adobe Fresco, but even if you are, I'll be talking about my workflow and giving some tips that I use—so I guess it's for everyone! Follow along with me as I go through the different tools, brush settings, layer options, motion tools and more.

Fresco is part of the Adobe Creative suite and works seamlessly with the other apps, like Photoshop and Illustrator. As a professional illustrator I'm almost always dealing with photoshop and illustrator documents as they're the industry standard.

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[kyletwebster]

Another awesome Fresco video - thanks, Chris. By the way, you mentioned the ‘Learn’ content on the home screen. It actually contains excellent walk-throughs and videos to teach users how to use Fresco. So, yet another cool feature that distinguishes it from the competition.

[littlefox]

I've been playing around with fresco for ages but my adhd is so bad that sitting down for a tutorial is hard, glad I finally did :)

[heyblindmouse]

Honestly, the killer tool is the seamless vector work/tools. It's by FAR the easiest and most intuitive way I've ever worked with vectors, and absolutely love it. Thank you for your channel and your hard work, your art is super rad, and appreciate your Fresco knowledge!

[clarkpatient]

I just installed Fresco as an interior design student for sketching and this video was so invaluable. I cannot thank you enough, it got me up and running in less than an hour. Fantastic video man!

[matthelms]

I have been using procreate since I started my digital art journey and years ago. This will be my first time using fresco, I’m blown away by what you have shown me. I’m inspired to take my art to the next level

[leolee]

THAT was by far the BEST walkthrough of using Fr ! Thank you so much for producing that. Your tempo of teaching while showing is non intimidating. No stupid promo plugs while in the middle of a transition of talking points. The best part is its as if your talking to your good friend and its not overwhelming and you feel less stupid while watching : )

[ruhroah]

First off, I'd like to say thank you.  I've been following along and have been loving it.

Over he years, I've been through quite a few tablet gadgets including Wacom, Bamboos, Intuous – always wanted a Cintique but could never justify the cost. Go an iPad mini, pencil, fresco (Adobe CS), and now brushes

I too think this is a game changer!

[MotherFathers]

Hey Chris,

Thank you for making these videos! I’ve seen all of them, several times. The way you explain how to use Fresco just clicks with me. This made me want to take the next step with my art and I bought the iPad Pro and absolutely love using fresco on it everyday. Please continue to teach!!! Btw love your style.

[lofilibrary-f]

Great video. He tells you every thing you need as a beginner, describe everything so simple and brief

[EricaSzabo]

Thanks so much for doing this tutorial (and also showing me you can push through that “I really hate this” feeling and be brave and just share what you are doing. I know that feeling!! 😊) This was really super helpful for me to get the basics.

[Pheexblack]

I just started using Fresco and I’m not an artist at all. Video was very helpful and I’m impressed that all of this is available in a free tool.

[danstacey]

Thank you I learned more in this video than any Adobe Cloud training. I am so excited now to really use Fresco.

[JonnyRobbo]

Cheers Chris. As a seasoned illustrator and Photoshop user, I’m just about to move my illustration workflow on to the iPad and was heading towards Procreate. I think watching just a couple of your vids, I’m swaying towards Fresco. Keep up the good work

[jayeshvijuda]

Chris Bro, It was an Amazing experience to watch your Video.
I just got my new iPad and I was about to install ProCreate but after watching your video I think I'm gonna hold for a while and continue with Adobe. Thanks Man. Really Appreciate🙏

[sub-jec-tiv]

It’s a shame Adobe’s software is so good, because CC kills me every month with its pricing. I know Fresco isn’t expensive, but i need photoshop & ae and illustrator. Used to be able to buy them once, and occasionally upgrade. Now it gouges my bank account every month. Forever.

[muffinbeardiaries]

Thank you! This was SUPER helpful. Adobe needs to pay you because I learnt more from you in this video than I did from their "learn" feature.

[lilacmademoisellexx]

thanks Chris! this is really helpful. cast to my tv or use picture in picture on the ipad as i practice with fresco really helped me grasp this

[KrishConscience]

Your videos are amazing. The background, though amazing is a bit distracting. Maybe, it’s just me. I like to focus on what you’re showing completely as it is basically an educational tool. Is there any way to show the whole of the iPad screen whenever you’re showing it? IDK. Just a thought. Anyways, thank you so much for a detailed Fresco tutorial. Kudos. 🎉🎉❤

[dee]

Great beginner tutorial👍🏼! I’m using Procreate and I feel quite limited if I wanna animate with it, but this tutorial was so nice explained that I feel I can start to do simple animation in Fresco😊.

[amylouisearts]

🎉 Thank you! That was super helpful. I like the modified brush for erasing.