Master iPad Lettering with Procreate: Pro Techniques for Artists
This course provides a comprehensive guide to mastering iPad lettering with Procreate. It covers the basics of hand lettering, as well as more advanced techniques such as ombre lettering and lettering in layer masks. Students will learn how to create stunning lettering pieces with Procreate, and gain the skills to take their lettering to the next level. ▼
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Cost:
Free Trial
Provider:
Skillshare
Certificate:
Paid Certification
Language:
English
Start Date:
On-Demand
Course Overview
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Updated in [March 06th, 2023]
This start-to-finish class will teach you the essentials of hand lettering on the iPad with Procreate plus provide in-depth lessons about popular effects (like ombre lettering) and challenging skills (like lettering in layer masks) I show you my favorite techniques for some of the most popular and fun hand lettering effects and I share tips and shortcuts for a smooth workflow
Are you a total beginner? Fear not! This class starts at the very beginning with an introductory exploration of Procreate's interface and the cool new ways it interacts with the iPad operating system I even give you free guide sheets so you can practice your letters
Topics covered include:
Procreate 4 interface
and the Files app
Lettering basics
from drawing letters and baselines to selecting and resizing
Brush
tutorials on
importing editing and designing them from scratch
Adjustments
for recoloring and adding texture
Effects
like ombre and watercolor brush lettering
Dimension
drop shadows and shading
Highlights
and simple text decoration
Alpha Lock
for recoloring and erasing with precision
Masking
for layered effects and nondestructive erasing
Copy&paste tricks
to divide up layers and combine files
Color
palette customization and shortcuts
Ive included
56 MB of free downloads
to help you follow along: Procreate lettering practice sheets calligraphy guideline sheets and a variety of textured and watercolor backgrounds These are available in the Project & Resources section
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Useful links:
+ Articles:
My Favorite iPad Tools & Apps
Procreate Support Forum for general questions about the app
+ Procreate brushes & add-ons:
My own Procreate brush packs (discounted when you buy more than one)
Free brushes and lettering practice sheets at Molly's Lettering Toolkit
My favorite Procreate brush packs for lettering and illustration
+ iPad Accessories:
SmudgeGuard Touchscreen Gloves (not an affiliate link; I just love these gloves!)
My iPad Smart Cover
The most popular screen protector among iPad artists
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My Lettering Toolkit is a library of free downloads : from calligraphy practice sheets to Procreate brushes : that expands every month Subscribe to my mailing list to get lifetime access plus updates to your inbox about my live events new classes and products every Saturday
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More tutorials:
+ My calligraphy books offer more lessons and inspiration
+ My YouTube channel is full of free bite-sized tutorials and demonstrations and I post a new video every Friday!
+ My other Skillshare classes are all about hand lettering from how to digitize calligraphy and make flourished layouts to learning Procreate for absolute beginners
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+ Tag me in your projects on Instagram:
@mollysuberthorpe
Id love to have a peek at your work!
+ Sign up for my
Workshop News Bulletin
to stay informed about my upcoming in-person classes
+ Visit
Calligrafilecom
my
massive
online resource guide for lettering artists and creative freelancers with 1000+ recommended supplies books online classes and helpful links
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Video outline with time stamps:
Tech & Hardware Specs
Intro to iOS11: 0:18
Download Procreate 4: 1:56
My tablet drawing glove: 2:55
Clean your screen!: 4:05
Gallery Interface
Rename and reorder files: 0:30
Stacks: 1:13
Share&duplicate&delete functions: 1:36
Import images from the cloud or camera roll: 2:00
Create a new file&canvas from preset: 2:26
Create custom canvas and save as new preset: 2:52
Canvas Interface
Basics of the design interface: 0:00
Image settings menu: 0:56
Canvas settings menu: 2:24
Sharing and exporting: 3:14
Time-lapse videos: 3:51
Preferences menu: 4:29
Help menu: 4:52
Magic wand menu: 5:36
Making selections: 6:00
Smudge tool: 7:24
Eraser tool: 7:51
Layers palette: 8:07
Layer groups: 8:25
Delete&duplicate&lock: 9:07
Other layer options: 9:15
Alpha lock: 9:51
Merging layers: 10:57
Opacity and blending modes: 11:30
Color palette: 12:46
Letter Guide Sheets
Install my free letter guide sheets: 0:18
Brushes!
Brush menu overview: 0:18
Brush settings and adjustments: 1:45
Importing Brushes
Split screen with Files app: 0:40
Make new brush set: 2:46
Install brushes: 2:56
Lettering Essentials : Getting Started
Background color: 0:32
Draw baselines: 1:42
Starting to write: 3:12
Move and rearrange words: 4:17
Recolor letters: 5:12
Alpha Lock: 9:50
Importing Backgrounds
Place using Files app: 0:30
Positioning and adjusting background image: 1:31
Insert photo from camera roll: 4:28
Ombre Effect
Set up lettering for ombre coloring: 0:20
Bright rainbow effect: 1:19
Subtle ombre: 2:56
Ombre backgrounds: 5:29
Watercolor Effect
Customize watercolor brush: 1:00
Writing in watercolor: 3:22
Finishing touches: 4:16
Bleeding edges: 6:50
Shading & Drop Shadows
3D dimension: 0:52
Hand drawn drop shadow: 3:37
Internal shading: 6:24
Adding Highlights
Bright dimension: 0:35
Hand drawn highlights: 1:26
Highlights as decoration: 3:04
White outline trick: 4:14
Effects: Blur Color & Noise
Recolor with Hue Saturation Brightness: 1:04
Recolor with Color Balance: 2:22
Add noise for texture: 3:19
Blur: 4:50
OMG Masking!
Basics of masking: 0:35
Masked watercolor wash effect: 6:45
Masking placed images: 8:24
Bonus 1 : Make Your Own Brushes
Make a semi-custom brush: 1:18
Make a fully custom brush: 6:20
Bonus 2 : Custom Color Palettes
Import inspiraton image: 0:20
Make custom palette: 0:42
Picking colors: 1:06
Set default palettes: 1:55
A nifty shortcut: 2:15
Bonus 3 : The Power of Copy&Paste
Double borders: 0:39
Divide up layers: 1:47
Paste into new file: 2:57
Some of the links above are affiliate links
Pros & Cons
Easily understandable tips.
Thorough with technical work.
Jam-packed with downloads and examples.
Steep learning curve for beginners.
Less focus on lettering.
Brush creation section was boring.
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