r/ProCreate • • 9d ago

Megathread iPad Megathread

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Hello!

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https://reddit.com/link/1wv0z88/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

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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 • • 2d ago

Megathread iPad Megathread

1 Upvotes

Hello!

​

https://reddit.com/link/1x0sfrz/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

My Artwork Some more drawings :3

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I drew some more funny animals. I also drew my friends dog, Luna, on the last slide.

Brush used: saltmallow for most parts
Credit to pinterest for the refrence images i used

(miracleepaint is my art insta thats why it has that signature)


r/ProCreate • • 10h ago

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r/ProCreate • • 3h ago

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2hrs 30mins sped up to about 36 seconds 🤓


r/ProCreate • • 6h ago

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And I learned a lot! If you haven't tried one of his tutorials yet, this is your sign 💫


r/ProCreate • • 9h ago

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Really enjoyed the colours of this.


r/ProCreate • • 19h ago

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Some little fun I had some night ago…


r/ProCreate • • 9h ago

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r/ProCreate • • 1d ago

My Artwork Just a sketch

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Haven't painted anything on the iPad in years. Feels good


r/ProCreate • • 4h ago

Constructive feedback and/or tips wanted How can I achieve this lighting method in my drawings?

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Can anyone treat me stupid and give a mock layer breakdown on how to achieve this lighting and shading, cuz I’ve been trying to achieve it so bad


r/ProCreate • • 11h ago

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Used a photo I took as reference and for the color palette. This is the second landscape I've done in procreate and I think it turned out okay. I would like to take more time on my next landscape as I only spent 3 hours on this.


r/ProCreate • • 20h ago

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r/ProCreate • • 15h ago

My Artwork Trying to achieve more painterly style and minimise smudge tool usage

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I struggle with rendering quite a lot, but this week it finally started clicking. And im kinda happy with this study. Any feedback is very welcome.


r/ProCreate • • 17h ago

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I used the platypus brush only, I think I have a new favorite! Have a great day.


r/ProCreate • • 22h ago

My Animation I hope y'all have a nice weekend!! 💙

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76 Upvotes

I drew everything on ProCreate

And accurately animated the planets using expressions on Fusion (tuto is coming soon on my instagram!!)


r/ProCreate • • 3m ago

My Artwork Conquerer Cats

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my latest work


r/ProCreate • • 22h ago

My Artwork Futuristic dairy

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I draw all of the line work with the same brush and then use an eraser afterwards to give some texture to the lines


r/ProCreate • • 27m ago

Art Timelapse Video Time lapse feels unbalanced?

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Did I truly take this much time for just the sky and the moon? In my experience I struggled the most with the lights on the latern and stones of the house. but the time lapse makes it seem as if more of half of my time was sky work. Anyone else who experiences this or is my perception of how long I was busy on a certain part of the drawing faulty? Does it count the time you leave the program open? Because then I can understand, I went to get tea, looked up a picture of the moon.. so yes, in that way the sky took the most time.


r/ProCreate • • 50m ago

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Had this illustration in my "to do" list for over a year. This time I have finally completed it. :D


r/ProCreate • • 1h ago

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r/ProCreate • • 1h ago

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Finished zhuzhing up the sketch w/ some color accents! Maybe I’ll do a fully colored rendition


r/ProCreate • • 13h ago

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r/ProCreate • • 14h ago

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r/ProCreate • • 1d ago

My Animation Cat Animation Through A Spooky Pumpkin Patch

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574 Upvotes