But when I first started using it, I just couldn't let go of the fact that it wasn't Photoshop, that I couldn't import my Photoshop brushes, and that I couldn't find brushes that worked exactly like my Photoshop brushes.

Procreate is more intuitive, and I think overall it's simpler to use. Because I have so much experience illustrating in Photoshop, I went into Procreate thinking it was going to be a mini version of Photoshop, and I learned pretty quickly that that was not the case. For the past 10 years or so, I've predominantly worked in Photoshop, but these days, Procreate has also become part of my workflow. Intro video: Hi, I'm Stephanie Fizer Coleman, a children's book illustrator, and licensed artist. Look out for my next Procreate class, all about color and texture(coming soon!)Īfter you've finished this class, head on over to the sequel Procreate Basics 2: More Digital Sketchbook Techniques to learn even more about Procreate.ġ.Challenge yourself to explore new techniques in Procreate.Remember that it's sketchbook and it can be whatever you want it to be.Keep up with your daily digital sketchbook practice.And there's a sketching demo where I walk you through my entire process from scribble to finished sketch.Several quick tricks to make your process simpler.Take this first small step in getting to know Procreate and soon you'll fall in love with it too! These days I'm a big advocate of small successes that lead to bigger ones and that's why I'm hoping you'll join me on this digital sketchbook journey. Too often we expect to pick up our fancy new art tools and create AMAZING art RIGHT NOW. Forever stubborn and determined to work my iPad Pro into my workflow, I decided to start small with Procreate by using it as a digital sketchbook.Īllowing myself a no pressure situation to grow more comfortable with Procreate was just what I needed and I think it will help you too. I'll walk you through the basics of keeping a digital sketchbook in Procreate from setting up a canvas to completing your first 7 days of digital sketching.Īs a 10+ years user of Photoshop, I went into Procreate expecting it to be a simpler version of Photoshop and when it wasn't, I felt frustrated. If you're new to Procreate or not-so-new to it but still not in love with it, this class is the place to start.

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