35+ Free Procreate Tutorials – #1 Guide for Beginners and Advanced Users

Procreate is an amazing app that makes creating beautiful digital art accessible to everyone. It’s available on the app store for iPad which means that you can express your creativity anywhere, it’s literally at your fingertips, and the possibilities are endless! Procreate is more than just a drawing app, it’s a platform that offers hundreds of real-life mediums, digitally. You can create realistic paintings and illustrations, or make graphic designs and text effects.

As the Procreate app is so diverse, we’ve put together some of the best free Procreate tutorials available online below. Whether you’re just learning how to use Procreate and looking for a tutorial for beginners, or if you’re a seasoned user, there’s something for you!

Contents

• What do I need to get started in Procreate?
• What’s the best way to learn Procreate?
• Can I use Procreate even if I can’t draw?
• Procreate Tutorials for Beginners
• Procreate Drawing and Project Tutorials
• Procreate Brush Tutorials
• Procreate Mask Technique Tutorials
• Procreate Text and Lettering Tutorials
• Procreate Actions Tutorials
• Procreate Animation Tutorials

What do I need to get started in Procreate?

As Procreate is an app created for iPad, your key component is an iPad. The app costs a one-off price of £8.99, which is great value compared to other programs. You’ll also need a stylus or a digital drawing pen, such as an Apple Pencil or similar. There are many alternatives to the Apple Pencil on the market which also do a great job.

What’s the best way to learn Procreate?

There are so many resources online which offer guidance and inspiration, so we think that looking for a video tutorial or step-by-step guide is a great way to start. You might want to check out articles explaining how to use Procreate, or research some Procreate tips. Keep reading below for a selection of tutorials for all levels.

Can I use Procreate even if I can’t draw?

Yes! Anyone can use Procreate, it’s more than just a drawing app, you can do so much creatively with it. There are tools within the app that help you draw, and lots of cool effects and features which can really enhance your work in Procreate. And, like anything, the more you practice, the more you improve. 

Procreate Tutorials for Beginners

We’ve collated some of the best Procreate tutorials for beginners below. These tutorials are great if you’re just starting off your digital artwork journey or if you’re an experienced creator, looking for some new hints, tips, or inspiration. If you’re new to the app, all of the settings and actions can be a little daunting, so a helping hand could open up new avenues for you or help you to learn new skills.

How to use Procreate: a tutorial for beginners

This is an article from Creative Fabrica’s Ultimate Graphic Design Guide. It’s a great read with some handy hints and tips for beginners. The article starts off by explaining how to download Procreate and create a new canvas and then gives us an overview of some of the most used tools. If you’re a prospective Procreate user, this is definitely the place to start.

Best iPad and Accessories for Procreate

Check out this article and video below by Bardot Brush for a quick start guide on what tools you’ll need to get started on Procreate for iPad. Sometimes when we’re just getting started, we’re a little unsure on what equipment or setup we need, so this article helps advise what you can do with which tools.

Intro to Procreate – The Basics for Beginners in 10 Minutes

In this tutorial, artist Luma Llama takes us through 10 essential tips for Procreate. This is an ideal starting block if you’re new to the app and want to kick-start your creativity.

Intro to Procreate: Learning to Draw on the iPad

In this video, artist Lisa Bardot gives us a great intro to Procreate. Lisa owns Bardot Brush and creates some really inspiring artwork alongside a whole host of great tutorials. This video is straight to the point and ideal for people who are just beginning their digital art journey.

Procreate Hidden Features: Procreate app shortcuts and pro tips for the iPad

This tutorial comes from one of my absolute favourite digital artists and teachers, Art with Flo. Her videos are super easy to follow and she explains everything so clearly. In this video, Flo shows us 23 hidden features in Procreate which are bound to come in handy!

Procreate Tips For Beginners

This is a great Procreate tutorial by a tattoo artist named Tyler, which contains 15 handy hints and tips. Tyler’s art is truly incredible, but this tutorial is suitable for beginners and seasoned Procreate artists who may be looking for some hints and tips.

Beginner’s Guide to Procreate

In this video, artist Ergo Josh shows us some hints and tips for starting out on Procreate. He shows us techniques which he likes to use and how they can help us in our work. Ergo Josh specialises in portraits and faces, and his artwork is really amazing.

Procreate 20 Top Tips – Beginner and advanced

In this tutorial by James Julier, he shows us 20 Procreate tips and tricks for both beginners and seasoned digital artists alike. Check this video out and you might find a new technique.

Procreate Drawing and Project Tutorials

There are thousands of tutorials online with instructions on how to create beautiful projects on Procreate. I find that by following tutorials, you get a feel for all of the different features, alongside trying out different techniques and honing in on your own skills. Using tutorials can give you inspiration and help you to really get to grips with the app and find your own personal style. Keep reading for our pick of some of the best free Procreate drawing tutorials.

3 Flowers Anyone Can Draw in Procreate

Every Tuesday is a fantastic YouTube channel and website showcasing some of the best techniques and projects you can create digitally. I personally love Every Tuesday and the artwork is just beautiful. This project is simple and suitable for beginners, and the results are so pretty! Definitely check out Every Tuesday if you’re into floral designs and pastel colour shades.

How to Draw a Mystic Moon Illustration in Procreate

A mix of celestials and florals, this article will show you how to draw a beautiful moon surrounded by floral elements. It’s quirky and a little different, but looks super effective and is so unique. This guide by Yulia Sokolova of Envato Tuts+ is suitable for all levels and is really straightforward to follow.

 

How To Draw a Butterfly Step by Step in Procreate

This super cute project by Pretty Little Lines shows us how to create a beautiful butterfly in Procreate. It’s a really cute design that makes use of Procreate’s preset brushes alongside the drawing assist feature. This project will teach you some new skills alongside how to create a gorgeous piece of artwork.

How To Draw Realistic Animals in Procreate

Everyone loves animals, and being able to draw portraits of pets or wildlife is great for many reasons! This tutorial by DOBBERNATIONLOVES shows you how to draw realistic animals on Procreate. It’s a little advanced so you may benefit from trying other tutorials before this one, but nevertheless, this is really great and teaches us some valuable Procreate drawing techniques.

Mountain Sunset Landscape Art: Painting Tutorial in Procreate

In this tutorial by James Julier, we learn how to create a beautiful mountain scene with a sunset background. This project looks super realistic and is a little more advanced than other projects, but it’s still beginner-friendly and really showcases some valuable Procreate skills. James Julier is an amazing artist and his work looks super realistic and intricate, check out his YouTube channel for more inspo and projects.

Isometric Drawing in Procreate

This video is a little different from the usual drawing guides we see. In this tutorial by Brad Colbow, we learn how to use Procreate’s drawing guide to create isometric drawings. The effect is really cool and you can use this technique to create a 3D look.

How to Create a Punk-Rock Portrait in Procreate

This tutorial by Maria Dimova is a little on the intermediate side, but the project is really amazing. If you’re interested in portrait or character drawing, or even just want to try something new, this is definitely the tutorial for you. If you’re quite new to digital art, it may be best to try some easier projects first and then work up to this one.

How to Create a Seamless Repeat with Procreate

Jennifer Nichols is a big name in the world of digital artwork, she’s truly an expert in the field and she’s a great teacher. In this tutorial, Jennifer shows us how to create a seamless pattern in Procreate. Seamless patterns are great as you can duplicate them as many times as you wish, and they can be used as digital backgrounds or printed out and used as physical backing papers for your crafts.

Procreate Brush Tutorials

Brushes are a huge aspect of using Procreate to express your creativity. There are some great presets within the app, but you also have the opportunity to download extra brushes and even create your own. Keep reading for a selection of tutorials on how to get the best out of Procreate’s Brush Library and Studio.

Using Procreate’s Brush Library

This is the official Procreate handbook which shows us how to use the Brush Library. This is an essential read for anyone beginning their journey with digital art using Procreate.

Procreate Tutorial: How to Install Brushes on your iPad

Brushes are a key element of working on Procreate. They can be used to give the effect of real-life creative mediums or used to create cool effects such as texture and stamps. Procreate has a really great variety of brushes within its pre-sets, however, there are also many more independently created brushes that can be installed. Follow this guide to learn how to install brushes onto Procreate and click here to explore Creative Fabrica’s wide range of downloadable brushes.

What are the best Procreate default brushes?

As you have probably already discovered, Procreate has a fantastic selection of preset brushes, already installed! They range from realistic paintbrushes to funky textures and intergalactic effects. In this video, Lucas Peinador takes us through some of Procreate’s best and most useful default brushes.

How to Create and Customize Procreate Brushes

Brushes are a huge element of Procreate which really helps us create a multitude of effects. Alongside the Procreate preset brushes and downloads, you can also create your own. Check out this article to get started on creating and customising your own brushes.

How To Create Any Brush in Procreate

In this article, artist Liz Kohler Brown shows us how to get started with creating our own Procreate brushes. She gives us essential tips and valuable knowledge on how to make brushes and really hone our expertise in this area.

Procreate Mask Technique Tutorials

Procreate’s mask features are a huge aspect of creating artwork using the app. Once you master how to use clipping masks, alpha lock, and layer masks, you really do open up a whole new world of opportunities. Keep reading for beginner’s guides on the features, and to explore some projects which you can create, utilising masking techniques.

How to Use Clipping Masks in Procreate

This article is from our very own, The Artistry, and it shows us how to use clipping masks in Procreate. Clipping masks are an essential part of working on the app, so it’s really advantageous to gain an in-depth knowledge of how they work.

How to use Alpha Lock, Clipping Masks, and Layer Masks on Procreate

This is another great article from Creative Fabrica’s Ultimate Graphic Design Guide. This tutorial explains in-depth how to use the various masking features in Procreate. Once you have an understanding of how each masking technique differs from the others and get the hang of how to use them, it really helps in creating your projects.

How to Use Procreate Layers

This tutorial by Daisy Ein explains in-depth how to use layers in Procreate. It’s really important to have a thorough grasp of layers as it makes it so much easier to work, alongside safeguarding us from mistakes. It’s also helpful for masking if we have a good knowledge of how to use layers.

How To Mask Text in Procreate

This is a great tutorial by Art with Flo on how to add text in Procreate and then use masks to create a really cool overlap effect. Once you’ve mastered adding fonts and using text (or creating your own wording!) in Procreate, check out this quick tutorial for even more ways to utilise text.

Drawing With Masks in Procreate 4

In this video, Brad Colbow shows us how to really make the most of Procreate’s mask features. By using a layer mask, you can add texture and dimension to your artwork, so once you’ve mastered the basics of how they work, check out this tutorial to create a project utilising your new skills.

Use a clipping mask to easily color in your lettering artwork!

This is another example of how using clipping masks in Procreate can really enhance your projects, and add whole new possibilities to what you can create. Take a look at this tutorial by Karin Newport to learn a really simple technique using clipping masks. This project is suitable for all levels, including beginners.

You Can Draw This Sunset Landscape in Procreate

Another video from Art with Flo – this is a really beautiful project in which you can create your own mountain scene with sunset. The project is not only beautiful but trying it out will really help you learn how to use masking techniques in Procreate.

Procreate Text and Lettering Tutorials

Learning to use text, and even create your own lettering on Procreate, is a huge advantage and can add so much to your artwork. There are endless possibilities on how to use text in Procreate, whether you want to add a simple element or make the writing the focal point of your project, there is plenty of inspiration for whatever takes your fancy. Keep reading below for some picks of the best lettering and text tutorials for Procreate.

Procreate Lettering for Beginners – everything you need to know!

This is a video by lettering expert Karin Newport. She gives us an introduction to creating your own lettering on Procreate and shows us how to get started. This video is a much watch if you’re interested in creating your own text on the app, and it’s suitable for all ability and experience levels.

Getting Started with iPad Lettering + Calligraphy

Dawn Nicole is an expert in hand lettering and calligraphy, and this tutorial is a great starting place if you’re looking to explore this skill. It’s a super useful skill to learn and so versatile. Check out this article to get started with lettering on Procreate.

Easy 3D Hatched Shadow Effect in Procreate

Here’s another tutorial by one of my favourite artists, Teela from Every Tuesday. Teela is an expert at lettering and this tutorial is very effective, it shows us how to create 3D lettering with a shadow, check it out!

Alphabet Series by Brenda Bakker

Brenda Bakker is another talented and inspirational artist who shares great tutorials. On Brenda’s YouTube channel, you can find the Alphabet Series, where she creates a different letter, in a different way in each video. It’s really great to go through these videos and learn different techniques each time, it’s a quick way to build up your skillset.

Procreate Tutorial: Artsy Painted Calligraphy

Calligraphy is a really great technique that you can definitely make the most of in Procreate. Learning text effects is extremely advantageous as they have so many uses; you can make greetings cards, designs for your social media, or titles for blogs and websites. You can achieve some amazing effects which aren’t as tricky as you may think. Check out this tutorial by Dawn Nicole to learn how to create quirky painted calligraphy.

How to create 3D letters in Procreate

This tutorial showcases a really simple, but effective technique in which you can create your own 3D letters. Follow along with Flo to learn this technique and bring your text to life!

Procreate Actions Tutorials

As Procreate has multitudes of options to express your creativity, it makes it a little easier if we know what all of the actions and settings do. Keep reading for some quick start guides on how to use certain settings and actions to get the most out of the app.

Procreate Actions Handbook

This is the handbook from the official Procreate website. It gives a great overview of the app’s interface and what each setting does. It’s a must-read if you’re just getting used to the app or want to take a deep dive into the app’s features.

Actions, Options, and Preferences for Beginners

Check out this video for an overview of Procreate’s extensive range of actions, options, and preferences. This is suitable for beginners and those who are looking to learn more about the settings and capability of Procreate.

How to Install and Use Fonts in Procreate

As Procreate is such a versatile program, sometimes we may want to add other elements aside from drawing. There is a good selection of fonts already included with Procreate, however, we can install our own and really expand our options! Take a look at this tutorial by Daisy Ein for a guide on installing and using fonts in Procreate.

Procreate Tips – Gestures & Shortcuts

Procreate has many gestures and shortcuts, and not all of them are obvious (I personally discovered a few by mistake!), this article by Laura-Jade Bennie for The Artistry covers some really useful tips which are guaranteed to help with your Procreate projects, some gestures are as simple as tap and hold!

How To Fill a Shape in Procreate – Paint Bucket Tool

This is a super short video by one of my favourite digital artists, Art with Flo, but it shows us a really useful technique. Learning to fill this way saves so much time and unless you get shown, it’s probably not something you’d discover yourself in the app.

Create Your Own Digital Polaroids in Procreate

This is an article that I wrote for The Artistry, and I just had to share it as it was one of my favourite ever projects. It’s super simple and effective, and you can personalise it however you wish. You’ll also learn how to add photos into Procreate alongside using the opacity tool, selection tool, and shape tools.

Procreate Animation Tutorials

Alongside drawing in Procreate, the app also has some great features which enable you to create your own animations. It’s easier than you think and there are so many ways in which you can bring your projects to life! Keep reading for a selection of cool Procreate animation tutorials.

An Intro to Animation in Procreate

In this article, James Boswell from TapSmart gives us a quick overview of how to animate in Procreate. Follow this guide for a quick start guide on how to begin your Procreate animation journey!

How to use Animation Assist in Procreate

The team at Procreate has some really good guides on their website and YouTube channel which cover a lot of features in the app. They are always super handy and easy to follow, check out this video on getting to grips with Procreate’s Animation Assist feature.

Simple Animations in Procreate Tutorial

Here’s another video by the talented Brad Colbow. This tutorial will walk you through how you can create your own animated gif or time-lapse using Procreate. It’s suitable for beginners, so it’s a must-watch if you’re just getting to grips with animations in the app.

You Can Draw Fireworks in Procreate

Everyone loves fireworks, right? They’re so pretty, and you can create some really realistic-looking ones with Procreate’s animation features. Check out this tutorial by Art with Flo to discover how to draw fireworks and then bring them to life.

Procreate Animation Tutorial for Beginners

This is a great video showing us how to create cute citrus drawings in Procreate and utilise the app’s animation features. This one is quick and easy to follow and suitable for those with a little experience, but you don’t have to be an expert (although soon you will be!).

How to Animate in Procreate: Create a Cute GIF of a Tea Cup

Animation is a technique in Procreate which many people don’t use, or maybe aren’t aware of. Procreate is more than a drawing app and there is so much we can use it for, so learning how to create animations (including GIFs and videos) is a really great skill to have. Check out this guide by The Pigeon Letters to learn how to create an animated cup of tea.