Charli Winston

How to Begin a Digital Drawing Using Procreate

Step 1. Download Procreate

1. Open the Apple App Store.

2. Search for Procreate and download.

Step 2. Set up Drawing

1. Once the app has downloaded, setup the digital canvas to begin a new drawing. Click
the “+” symbol

“+” symbol

2. After clicking the “+” sign, “New Canvas” settings will pop-up, then click “Create Custom
Size”. Next choose desired canvas size. Change settings from (preset) “Pixels” to
“Inches” and then set “Height” and “Width”. Last, click “Create”.

Change “Width”
to 11 inches and
the “Height” to
8.5 inches.

Click “inches”

Click “Create”

Click to adjust canvas settings

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Step 3. Basic Tools to Begin Drawing

1. Now that the canvas has been, begin navigating the workspace and locating basic tools
used to begin drawing.

Smudge Eraser

Brush Size and

Eraser Size

Brush Opacity

Undo Brushstroke Layers can be added so

you can edit your
drawing without
changing background or
Redo Brushstroke previous work.
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Step 4: Begin Drawing

1. After you have located the basic tools, start using the tools to get comfortable with
drawing/ painting.

Multiple Layers
on canvas

Brush stroke
Eraser mark

Smudge mark

Brush stroke

Step 5: Watch Screencast Video

1. After you have practiced the basic tools, watch the screencast video to learn more
techniques that will help during the digital drawing process. (Link Below)

Tools in Procreate app Drawing in Procreate

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