This is a work-in-progress, a page where I’ll be adding all my favorite Procreate resources and information, particularly those of interest to children’s book illustrators and kidlit creators in general.
You can see my own work in Procreate on Instagram.
Procreate Utilities
Swatcher
This web app lets you easily create Procreate palettes, either by choosing the colors individually or by uploading an image to have the app select colors from. You can then export the palette to load in Procreate or save it to get a link to share it with others.
Favorite Procreate Brushes
People always ask me about brushes. I love to make my own brushes, but these brush makers are phenomenal!
Bardot Brush
@bardotbrush and @lisabardot on Instagram
Lisa Bardot is the founder of Making Art Everyday, a wonderful year-long art challenge that you can jump in on at any time. (Check out my favorite pieces I’ve made for the 2020 challenge!) She also makes a wide range of fantastic brushes which are a joy to illustrate with. Lisa also has some really great Procreate tutorial videos on YouTube.
Uproot Brushes
@abbie_uproot on Instagram
Abbie Nurse of Uproot Brushes is known for her watercolor brushes and now for an absolutely amazing set of oil brushes for Procreate 5.
Max Packs
@maxulichney on Instagram
Max Ulichney makes some really gorgeous brushes. I got his new Watercolor set for Procreate 5, and it’s magical.
Frankentoon
@frankentoon on Instagram
Frankentoon’s brushes ooze style — they’re very inspiring to paint with!
Procreate Classes on Skillshare
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Digital Illustration: Learn to Use Procreate 5 with Jarom Vogel (Horses: Wild and Tame, Boats: Fast and Slow, Encyclopedia of Animals)
Illustrating in Procreate: Drawing a Shareable Timelapse with Vashti Harrison (Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History, Little Legends: Exceptional Men in Black History, Sulwe, Hair Love)
(more to come)
Procreate Groups on Facebook
Procreate Community: Learn // Draw // Share (run by Lisa Bardot of Bardot Brush, this is a friendly and inspiring community of Procreate users)
Making Art Everyday (a group for participants in the Making Art Everyday challenge, most of whom are working in Procreate)