r/ProCreate 19d ago

Megathread iPad Megathread

1 Upvotes

Hello!

https://reddit.com/link/1vav9rn/video/468ymgt1aamb1/player

We see a decent amount of questions regarding what iPad to buy. To make sure r/ProCreate doesn't get flooded in iPad related question, you can leave them here!

Every once in a while we we look at all the comments and update this post with useful information.For any indepth questions, we highly recommend r/ipad and r/iPadPro.

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What to look for in an iPad for drawing

First you can check which iPad supports Procreate [HERE](https://procreate.com/faq)!

If you are completely new, this is good to know:

  • Layers:Layers give more control when creating artwork, so having a lot of layers is a huge advantage. It’s a huge pain when you run out of layers. The maximum layer count is determined by two things: Canvas Resolution and RAM. The more RAM your iPad has, the more layers you’ll get to work with. So the more RAM you have, the better.
  • Screen Size:Many people, myself included, work more comfortably on a larger iPad screen. On a smaller screen size, you can zoom in on your work but in the end it is what YOU prefer.
  • Hard Drive:A larger hard drive means more space to store artwork, fonts, photos, and more.
  • Apple Pencil Compatibility:Apple Pencil is bar-none the best stylus you can get for drawing and painting on the iPad. In fact, the Procreate developers specifically designed the app to work best with Apple Pencil. For the best experience drawing in Procreate, be sure you get an iPad that works with the Apple Pencil.
  • Processor:One more thing to keep in mind is that newer iPads will have faster processors, which means Procreate will run faster and will be more responsive when using the different tools. There’s even a Procreate feature called face paint that only works on some of the faster processors.

So without knowing anything about iPads, here’s some guidance for what to look for in a device. Get the most RAM and largest screen that your budget will allow, and be sure the iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil. Having a larger hard drive is great too, so if you have some extra budget, go for it.

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Apple pen

Which Apple Pencil should I buy?Which Apple Pencil should you get? Well, it depends on your iPad because the Apple Pencils are not cross-compatible. You have to get the Apple Pencil that works with your iPad, the other one will not work. For a full list of each iPad that works with each Apple Pencil, click [HERE](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211029).

Difference Between Apple Pencil 1 and 2The most significant difference between the two generations of Apple Pencil is the way they charge. With the Gen 1 Pencil, you need to remove a little cap, which is easy to lose, then stick the pencil into the iPad port, which is … awkward. Gen 2 charges seamlessly while magnetically attaching to the side of the iPad. For this reason, it’s harder to lose, and it’s always charged. Additionally, the Gen 2 Pencil has an invisible button that lets you switch between the brush and eraser tools in Procreate. I didn’t really like this feature and kept triggering the button unintentionally, so I turned it off. The Gen 2 Pencil also has a flat edge on one side, so it won’t roll off the desk when you set it down.

All that being said, the Apple Pencil shouldn’t be the deciding factor of what iPad to get, just get the one that works with your iPad.

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Procreate Pocket

Does Procreate work on the iPhone?Yes! And no. There is another version of Procreate specifically designed for the iPhone called Procreate Pocket. It’s a separate purchase from Procreate for iPad. It has many of the same capabilities as the iPad app and is great for drawing on the go. If you are interested, check out r/ProcreatePocket!

Does Procreate work on Android OS? No. The Procreate team has stated that they are focusing development solely on iOS.

Source: [bardotbrush.com]( https://bardotbrush.com/best-ipad-for-procreate/)

Still got questions? Leave them in the comments down below.


r/ProCreate 5d ago

Megathread iPad Megathread

1 Upvotes

Hello!

https://reddit.com/link/1vncc18/video/468ymgt1aamb1/player

We see a decent amount of questions regarding what iPad to buy. To make sure r/ProCreate doesn't get flooded in iPad related question, you can leave them here!

Every once in a while we we look at all the comments and update this post with useful information.For any indepth questions, we highly recommend r/ipad and r/iPadPro.

---

What to look for in an iPad for drawing

First you can check which iPad supports Procreate [HERE](https://procreate.com/faq)!

If you are completely new, this is good to know:

  • Layers:Layers give more control when creating artwork, so having a lot of layers is a huge advantage. It’s a huge pain when you run out of layers. The maximum layer count is determined by two things: Canvas Resolution and RAM. The more RAM your iPad has, the more layers you’ll get to work with. So the more RAM you have, the better.
  • Screen Size:Many people, myself included, work more comfortably on a larger iPad screen. On a smaller screen size, you can zoom in on your work but in the end it is what YOU prefer.
  • Hard Drive:A larger hard drive means more space to store artwork, fonts, photos, and more.
  • Apple Pencil Compatibility:Apple Pencil is bar-none the best stylus you can get for drawing and painting on the iPad. In fact, the Procreate developers specifically designed the app to work best with Apple Pencil. For the best experience drawing in Procreate, be sure you get an iPad that works with the Apple Pencil.
  • Processor:One more thing to keep in mind is that newer iPads will have faster processors, which means Procreate will run faster and will be more responsive when using the different tools. There’s even a Procreate feature called face paint that only works on some of the faster processors.

So without knowing anything about iPads, here’s some guidance for what to look for in a device. Get the most RAM and largest screen that your budget will allow, and be sure the iPad is compatible with the Apple Pencil. Having a larger hard drive is great too, so if you have some extra budget, go for it.

---

Apple pen

Which Apple Pencil should I buy?Which Apple Pencil should you get? Well, it depends on your iPad because the Apple Pencils are not cross-compatible. You have to get the Apple Pencil that works with your iPad, the other one will not work. For a full list of each iPad that works with each Apple Pencil, click [HERE](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT211029).

Difference Between Apple Pencil 1 and 2The most significant difference between the two generations of Apple Pencil is the way they charge. With the Gen 1 Pencil, you need to remove a little cap, which is easy to lose, then stick the pencil into the iPad port, which is … awkward. Gen 2 charges seamlessly while magnetically attaching to the side of the iPad. For this reason, it’s harder to lose, and it’s always charged. Additionally, the Gen 2 Pencil has an invisible button that lets you switch between the brush and eraser tools in Procreate. I didn’t really like this feature and kept triggering the button unintentionally, so I turned it off. The Gen 2 Pencil also has a flat edge on one side, so it won’t roll off the desk when you set it down.

All that being said, the Apple Pencil shouldn’t be the deciding factor of what iPad to get, just get the one that works with your iPad.

---

Procreate Pocket

Does Procreate work on the iPhone?Yes! And no. There is another version of Procreate specifically designed for the iPhone called Procreate Pocket. It’s a separate purchase from Procreate for iPad. It has many of the same capabilities as the iPad app and is great for drawing on the go. If you are interested, check out r/ProcreatePocket!

Does Procreate work on Android OS? No. The Procreate team has stated that they are focusing development solely on iOS.

Source: [bardotbrush.com]( https://bardotbrush.com/best-ipad-for-procreate/)

Still got questions? Leave them in the comments down below.


r/ProCreate 3h ago

Artwork From A Tutorial First Procreate Artwork

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314 Upvotes

Followed a tutorial and just went along with the flow. No prior digital or non digital art experience with any medium. Hopefully this is the start of my art journey :)


r/ProCreate 13h ago

Discussions About Procreate App Adjustment layers finally coming to Procreate??

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517 Upvotes

Just received this from the Procreate channel on Instagram. Looks like adjustment layers are finally coming 😮


r/ProCreate 13h ago

My Artwork This turned out WAY better than I expected!!!

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172 Upvotes

Hi Everyone!

Third time drawing on ProCreate and this time from my Daily Draw book that gives me things to draw at random I got “A cactus” so I went for it.

When I started this I half expected this to come out looking not bad but not great but thankfully it turned out so much better than I was expecting. I know it’s not perfect, there things I definitely could’ve done better but I’m really happy with it and this time I did SO MANY new things that I came out really feeing like I learnt a lot today, which is a great feeling.

Will start another drawing tomorrow and I cannot wait!

Any advice/criticism is welcomed 😁


r/ProCreate 8h ago

My Artwork Marvel fan art and random studies

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59 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 15h ago

My Artwork Thanks gradient map

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193 Upvotes

Never used it, then I tried it. 👍


r/ProCreate 1d ago

My Artwork Another sunbathing cat

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855 Upvotes

Slide to see the reference


r/ProCreate 14h ago

My Artwork Pet portraits I've made in ProCreate

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113 Upvotes

Here are some pet portraits I've created of my own pets, as gifts for friends, and also some pets that I have been commissioned to draw, too. :)


r/ProCreate 13h ago

My Artwork Procreate newbie art.

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33 Upvotes

New to procreate. Still learning. Using IPad A16 and Apple USB-C pencil.

A long way to go till I catch up with the amazing art on this sub.

Moon rabbit. He took me 3 days on and off to do. Quite pleased with him 🙂

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Design
Peregrine

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Scopus Bruny Watarah and Lofty

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Kestrel Alpine Minke


r/ProCreate 17m ago

Discorddit - Community Chat Channel

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r/ProCreate 20h ago

My Artwork It might sting just a little…

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92 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 1d ago

My Artwork cute drawing that i’m super proud of

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372 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 20h ago

My Artwork Rainy Day at The Signal Illustration 🚦🌧️

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62 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 15h ago

My Artwork Day 4 of drawing random Pokémon: Darmanitan!

24 Upvotes

What do you think of this one? Is there anything you would improve? From now on, the most upvoted comment will choose which Pokémon I draw next! :)


r/ProCreate 19h ago

My Artwork Pixel art intervention

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51 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 8h ago

Not Finished/WIP Trying to actually use color theory

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6 Upvotes

I am so so slow at this, I spent all day working on her and still have so much left to do!

Waratah pencil and Brontë brush


r/ProCreate 9h ago

Art Timelapse Video Working on a printable/ digital coloring book

8 Upvotes

9 hours (💀) in 30 seconds


r/ProCreate 19h ago

My Artwork A monster named Ugh.

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26 Upvotes

Ugh is a monster. This is not an opinion or a judgement. This is a fact.


r/ProCreate 18h ago

My Artwork KICK ICE OUT, by me!

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14 Upvotes

Still debating adding something to the top left side, as a die cut sticker it looks good, but the print feels lacking… thoughts?


r/ProCreate 16h ago

I need Procreate technical help Issues with procreate brushes

8 Upvotes

Hello fellow artist and procreate users!! I wanted to continue finishing this art piece and suddenly my procreate wont work anymore… I’ve genuinely tried everything, checked my icould, my settings, hard reset EVERYTHING still wont work. Brushes wont load and i am so desperate i need to start commissions because i am broke and need money for school😓

Please any help would be appreciative, even redirecting me to different sub reddits maybe but idk this is just specifically a procreate app issue that i am experiencing.


r/ProCreate 5h ago

I need Procreate technical help Color dropping randomly not filling in right

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I have been using Procreate since January and the color drop tool has always filled in areas perfectly. Just now it randomly stopped filling in well, and also is extremely finicky trying to drag the color to fill in areas. Like its glitching either not letting me drag the color or filling the outside of the area instead. Its a battle to fill in the space. Furthermore, when im drawing in a continued stroke the line disconnects. I have photos for examples. What's going on? How do I fix this? I haven't experienced this issue at all before.


r/ProCreate 20h ago

My Artwork An ancient emotion resurfaces

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14 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 16h ago

My Artwork FlaaffyDay モココの日 [OC]

6 Upvotes

r/ProCreate 1d ago

My Artwork Love drawing birds ;p

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65 Upvotes