procreate for digital artists

Author: Mellisa Aning
Format: Paperback
Publication date: 12 September 2025
316 pages

Turn your iPad and iPhone into professional art studios with step-by-step instructions to enhance your creativity and overcome digital art challenges

Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*

Key Features:

- Master stunning digital art creation, from character design to background settings, to bring your vision to life

- Learn how use color and lighting techniques to set the mood and convey emotion in your illustrations

- Overcome art challenges and streamline workflows in Procreate to deliver polished results

Book Description:

You know that feeling when you can picture exactly what you want to create - such as a sunlit meadow that glows with warmth - but no matter what you do, you just can't get the lighting right? Procreate for Digital Artists will help you push past these frustrating roadblocks when your vision doesn't match what's on screen.

Made for digital artists and background artists who tackle creative challenges head-on, this Procreate book offers step-by-step solutions to common pain points. It's like having a pro by your side, showing you exactly how to fix what's not working. By the end of this book, you'll have a reliable set of go-to techniques and the confidence to take on those ambitious projects you've been putting off.

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What You Will Learn:

- Build stunning backgrounds using texture, color, and composition

- Master perspective to create depth, realism, and dynamic scenes

- Control light and shadow using professional techniques tailored for Procreate

- Develop visual storytelling skills to evoke emotion through your art

- Apply color theory to improve your digital coloring skills

- Create character designs that complement your background art

- Explore digital techniques for creating engaging background concepts

Who this book is for:

This book is for digital artists and designers working in fields such as children's books, animation, film, video games, and concept art. A basic understanding of digital painting and Procreate, including familiarity with the interface and tools, is required to get started.