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Free Procreate video tutorials with downloadable brushes, plus honest articles about learning digital art, from Freya and the Academy mentors.
Procreate Update: What's New in Procreate 5.3?
Procreate 5.3 just dropped! Get up to speed on new features like Hover, updated Color Drop, and performance boosts for your art workflow.
Free Procreate Star Brush : 3 Ways to Create Stellar Art in Procreate
Grab a free Procreate star brush and learn three creative ways to use it for stunning starry art, even beyond the night sky.
How Much Does Procreate Cost
Procreate costs just $12.99, a one-time purchase. Find out why it's such a great deal for digital artists, and what you get for your money.
How to Copy and Paste on Procreate
Copying and pasting in Procreate can save you serious time! Keep your digital artwork consistent and your workflow speedy.
How to Use Procreate Pocket : Creativity At Your Fingertips
Procreate Pocket is perfect for artists on the go! Discover its features, portability, and budget-friendly price point.
Watercolor Brushes for Procreate: Top Free and Paid Brushes You Need to Try
Want realistic watercolor effects in Procreate? Try these free and paid brushes to blend and layer colors for vibrant digital art.
Procreate Sketch Brushes: Ditch Your Basic ones! (And Use These FREE Ones Instead!)
Upgrade your Procreate sketches! Ditch basic brushes and grab these free ones to add more texture and style to your art.
Procreate Animation Tutorial: The Art of Fixing Mistakes
Fix common Procreate animation mistakes like canvas size and timing issues to create stunning moving art. You'll animate with peak efficiency!
Procreate Pocket Tutorial: Unleash Your Inner Artist On-The-Go
Drawing on your iPhone is easy! This Procreate Pocket tutorial shares essential features and tips for creating amazing digital art on a small screen.
Procreate Hair Brushes : How To Use Them
Want to draw realistic hair in Procreate? Explore default brushes and customize them to create stunning, lifelike portraits.
How to Draw on Procreate: Unlock the Power of Adjustments
Make your digital art shine! Use Procreate's Adjustments panel to fine-tune colors, boost vibrancy, and add stunning effects.
Procreate for Beginners: A Guide to Setting Up a New Canvas
Set up a Procreate canvas the right way: size, DPI, and color profiles, plus the exact settings Freya uses for screen work and 300 DPI print.
Best Uses For Procreate Blending Brushes
Ready to make your digital art shine? Learn how to use Procreate blending brushes to create smooth transitions and custom effects.
The Anatomy of Procreate Lettering Guides
Curious about Procreate lettering guides? Learn what each part does and how to use them to create beautiful, consistent calligraphy.
How to Draw a Christmas Tree Using Effortless Brushes
Draw a festive Christmas tree using premium foliage brushes and a free glitter brush. You'll also learn to add sparkling lights and animate your art.
Procreate Watercolor Brushes and What to Paint with Them
Freya's Procreate watercolor brushes explained: Wet On Wet vs Wet On Dry, the pressure fade trick, Blender Wash smudging, and 5 paintings to try.
How To Make A Mandala In Procreate
Create calming mandalas in Procreate! Use simple tools like symmetry and geometric shapes to find peace in your art.
Procreate Tips for Beginners : Top 4 Mistakes To Avoid
Starting with Procreate? Learn the top 4 beginner mistakes to avoid so you can create digital art with confidence.
Procreate Lettering: The Do’s and Don’ts
Make your Procreate lettering shine! Avoid common frustrations and give your words extra pizzazz with these essential do's and don'ts.
How To Do Symmetry on Procreate: The Complete Guide
Speed up your Procreate workflow! Learn how to use all four symmetry tools to easily create stunning patterns and concept art.
Procreate Drawing Ideas
Feeling stuck? Here are 15 fun Procreate drawing ideas to spark your creativity, from elegant roses to majestic tigers and even a rainbow unicorn cake!
Things to Draw on Procreate for Beginners
Practice Procreate skills by drawing roses, éclairs, tulips, seashells, and handbags. Master popular features and create stunning art!
What to Draw on procreate
New to Procreate and not sure what to draw? Get inspired with ideas and courses to kickstart your digital art journey.
2 Ways to Use the Smudge Tool Procreate
Get smooth color transitions! Procreate's smudge tool is perfect for blending and creating beautiful gradients in your digital art.