Get Set Procreate -: A practical guide, filled with tips, tricks, and best practices, for illustrating on an iPad 2. Edition

Create Stunning Digital Illustrations with Procreate — From First Sketch to Finished Artwork

Jump into the world of digital illustration with Get Set Procreate, a practical guide designed to help artists of all skill levels create professional-quality artwork using Procreate. Whether you’re opening the app for the first time or looking to refine your workflow, this book shows you how to turn your iPad into a powerful portable art studio.

Artist and storyteller Samadrita Ghosh, also known as Tikklil, walks you through the essential tools that have made Procreate a favorite among illustrators. Learn how to set up your canvas, organize artwork with layers, explore brushes and textures, and use gestures and shortcuts that speed up your creative process. As you progress, you’ll discover how to customize brushes in Brush Studio, experiment with assisted drawing tools, and explore advanced features such as animation, Page Assist, and 3D painting.

Along the way, you’ll see how these tools come together in real artwork examples and practical demonstrations. The book culminates in a complete step-by-step tutorial that guides you through creating a beautifully rendered character illustration, helping you apply everything you’ve learned in a polished final piece. Additionally, the book ends with a chapter on creating comics and manga with Procreate.

With approachable instruction and practical creative exercises, Get Set Procreate gives you the tools, techniques, and confidence to bring your digital art ideas to life.