Procreate Essentials

Whether you're completely new to Procreate or looking to bring more hand-drawn illustration into your creative workflow, this course is designed to help you build confidence from the very beginning. Perfect for designers, illustrators, hobbyists, and creatives, you'll learn step-by-step how to sketch, paint, and create polished digital artwork using one of the world's most popular illustration apps.

You'll learn step-by-step how to create professional digital illustrations in Procreate while working on practical, portfolio-ready projects. Led by illustrator and digital painting educator Nathan Brown, you'll master sketching, painting, brushes, textures, typography, colour, animation, and professional illustration workflows, giving you the confidence to turn your ideas into beautiful digital artwork.

• Navigating the Procreate workspace with confidence.
• Creating custom canvases for different projects.
• Working with layers, masks, and blend modes.
• Using Procreate's gestures and shortcuts efficiently.
• Choosing, customising, and creating brushes.
• Building colour palettes and using colour effectively.
• Sketching and refining illustration ideas.
• Creating digital paintings with depth and texture.
• Applying lighting effects and realistic textures.
• Using typography to enhance illustrations and layouts.
• Creating polished book cover designs.
• Working with Animation Assist to create simple animations.
• Exporting artwork for print, social media, and professional workflows.
• Integrating Procreate with Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Completing practical, portfolio-ready illustration projects.
• Following along with downloadable exercise files and bonus resources.
• Professional illustration workflows, tips, and creative techniques.
• ... and more!