Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate: How to Create Art on an iPad®

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Dang it. I thought this book was gonna be a show ‘n tell for me and the Mrs. to make a baby. The last book I bought didn’t work out. It had clear photos, but then I realized I was holding the book upside down. And no babies were comin’! Now I see this is actually a beginnier’s guide to digital painting. At least now I’m learning where to point my brush. Until the little Billy Bob Jessie comes along, I think I’m going to enjoy this!

First of all, let me state that I’m NOT an artist so attempting digital art was certainly going to be a major challenge for me. I can’t sketch, draw or paint with traditional methods so, learning Procreate was ambitious. My goal is to create personalized cartoon spiral notebooks, and other items for my grandson, and beautiful greeting cards. I read up on and purchased the Procreate App and went to You Tube for guidance. Although I was unable to recreate what the you tuber did, I realized that if I had an easy step by step beginner’s book I probably could create some very elementary items for my grandsons. Well, drumrolls please... I can do quite a bit more. In the first 49 pages, I followed all of the practice exercises and had no difficulty navigating the tools after trial and error. I didn’t time myself but I believe the 49 pages took me maybe 2 hours to complete and understand the lessons. With the building blocks I learned in the first 49 pages, I went back to You Tube and understood everything the You Tuber demonstrated. Now that I understand the basic building blocks, there is still a great deal more to learn and I will continue practicing. I’m very encouraged and excited about the creativity I will now be able to use with greeting cards I make for my family and friends and crafting projects for my grandsons.

This is one of those rare books with a format that simply doesn’t work with a Kindle. It’s too large. The book is packed with valuable information and you WILL end up buying the book. The Kindle version just doesn’t work, which is too bad because I really do buy 98% of my books as Kindle versions. This is a must have book, though.

A beautiful book!! Order this book. The craftsmanship is amazing. The book is well put together and the colored illustrations are amazing.

This is a nice size book with nice thick perfect paper, like a coffee table book. Photos are gorgeous. I have been using Procreate for some time now so am not a beginner but the members of my Procreate group on Facebook were raving about it, so i had to get one. I was tempted to skip over the first chapter or so assuming i knew it all already but it was late and i was tired so went ahead and read it. I did learn some things i didn't know. The pace of the book is pretty rapid, so if you are not a "good learner" it might be a little fast but I think Procreate did just a good job of placing menu items, you probably will be fine. For a more experienced user, the style of the book involves lots of projects which look like fun. It is photo intensive which is surprising as that definitely makes a more expensive book. This book along with Youtube tutorials, the Procreate manual online, and Udemy courses should make you a master in no time.

This book is good as a basic to understanding overall how to work in Procreate. But in details, it's confusing. It says there's a link to download resources to follow along. But, the pages only say "experiment using an image from the downloadable resources". And the link is a general list of time-lapses, images, and brushes. It doesn't say "download ___ image/brush for this project". It's very "here's a list, figure it out." Very confusing and messy. And I've sent months confused on HOW to download/import/export on or for Procreate. "Download this image/brush". Ok how?? What do I tap? This book is titled "beginner's guide" but how do I follow along to a guide where it doesn't even show how to use its resources??

I am traditionally trained as an artist and have been wanting to learn digital rendering in procreate. This book has easy step by step instructions with pictures for reference which helped deeply to understand terms and concepts of the program. A must have for digital artist, procreate artist and artist in general.

"Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate" is an absolute gem for aspiring digital artists and a valuable resource for anyone looking to unlock their creativity on an iPad. This guide offers a comprehensive and inspiring journey into the world of digital painting, and it's a must-have for beginners and even seasoned artists looking to harness the power of Procreate. The book is structured with clarity and care, taking you through the fundamentals of digital art in a way that's both informative and accessible. The step-by-step instructions and illustrative examples make it easy to follow along, even if you have no prior experience with digital art or Procreate. What sets this guide apart is its ability to spark creativity. The author's guidance and insights encourage experimentation and personal expression, so you're not just learning the mechanics of Procreate but also developing your own unique artistic style. The book covers a wide range of topics, from understanding Procreate's interface and tools to exploring various painting techniques, color theory, and composition. The guidance on blending modes, brushes, and layer management is especially valuable for achieving professional-looking results. The inclusion of practical exercises and projects ensures that you're not just reading but actively applying what you've learned. This hands-on approach is invaluable for skill development. Whether you're interested in digital illustration, concept art, or simply expressing your creativity through digital media, this guide has something for everyone. It's not just a beginner's guide; it's a springboard for artistic growth. "Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate" is a well-crafted and highly educational resource for anyone interested in digital art. It's a fantastic starting point for beginners, but it also offers valuable insights and techniques for more experienced artists. It's a guide that not only informs but also ignites your creative potential. I can't recommend it enough.

Amo este libro. Tened muy en cuenta antes de comprarlo que está en inglés. Es un inglés bastante entendible, pero es necesario tener, al menos, unos conocimientos básicos del idioma. Las imágenes son preciosas y en alta resolución y te explican paso a paso cómo usar Procreate, de lo más sencillo a lo más complejo. Está súper bien, y además puedes realizar algunos de los proyectos de tus artistas favoritos, pues los explican paso a paso.

This is a stunningly designed book, and I will for sure be purchasing more books from this publisher, though this book does give me pause on whether I would buy any more of their Procreate range. Published in 2020, it is out of date, and there are features mentioned that no longer exist in Procreate, and other features they don’t cover as they weren’t a part of the software back then. As someone who has been using Procreate for 10+ hours a day for the last 3.5 years, I am far from a beginner with Procreate, but I do work with and teach beginners how to use it. i’m pretty knowledgeable on most of the features, though of course we do all have our blind-spots. There were a couple of features this book did shine a light on for me, though I also found my eyes glazing over at times. I’m not entirely sure if that’s because of the layout and the glossy pages (often black with white writing) or because it was all a lot of talk about the features without anything interactive. The first 71 pages are a run-down of the features, and while it is informative and there are some handy illustrations and comparisons between filters and features, this definitely would have been more engaging if it went into how to best utilise these tools, or included exercises to demonstrate any of this. The artists featured all create stunning work and it was interesting to get insight into how they develop their concepts, but the projects that make up two thirds of the book cover many of the same bases in terms of composition, sketching, filling in, and detail. It would have been nice to have projects that focused on different elements of the program a little more, incorporating elements like text, adjustments, filters, and custom brushes, which are all largely missing from these exercises. In summary, I think this book would be more useful for a reader who has some experience with digital art/Procreate and is fairly confident on an iPad. I would not suggest this for the absolute beginner or someone who is just starting to explore Procreate. It’s not really accessible to those who are just getting started.

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All 3D total publishing books are professional guides. This book is a fantastic guide to multiple disciplines such as landscape paint, character paint etc. All the concepts here are applicable to other studio grade apps like Photoshop.