Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate

About the Book

Tap into the world of Procreate, the groundbreaking app for the iPad that brings unbounded creativity into the hands of digital artists of all levels!

Beginner's Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate is an invaluable beginner’s guide, in which professional artists show you how to draw, paint, and sketch digitally, at home or on the go.

Packed full of expert tips, diverse projects, and inspirational artwork, it unlocks the secrets of this affordable, versatile, and highly intuitive software. Exploring the creative potential of layer masks, blend modes, and how to create your own custom brushes, leading artists from across the concept art and illustration industries share eye-opening step-by-step tutorials to enable you to confidently create your own digital masterpieces. The engaging and accessible chapters take you right back to basics. From creating your first canvas to exporting your final artwork, Beginner’s Guide to Digital Painting in Procreate shows beginners and experienced creators alike how to get the most from this digital art game-changer.

• Easy-to-follow introduction to the must-have software for digital artists and anyone who wants to give digital painting a go.
• In-depth chapters covering essential tools and techniques.
• 8 step-by-step tutorials spanning fantasy, sci-fi, characters, landscape, and illustration.
• Expert tips and model workflows from talented industry professionals.

About the Artists

Max Ulichney is an illustrator and animation art director based in Los Angeles. His MaxPacks Procreate brushes are used worldwide by professionals and beginners alike. He has contributed many fun character designs to 3dtotal publications over the years.

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Simone Grünewald also known as “Schmoe,” is a passionate illustrator and well-known art director, character designer, 2D animator, and key art storyboarder working in the games industry. She has a desire to create emotive designs that document her life, including the experiences of motherhood, in addition to her commercial work. Having followed the creative path all of her life, Simone has a wealth of knowledge in both traditional and digital art and shares her insights with her global audience via increasingly popular social media accounts. Simone is also the author of Sketch Every Day (3dtotal Publishing)

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Aveline Stokart is visual development artist and comic book artist living in Belgium. Fascinated by character design and creating universes for them, she develops a unique dimension to her creations by studying 3D Animation at the Haute Ecole Albert Jacquard in Belgium. She currently works as a freelancer for various clients in the field of publishing and animation.

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Sam Nassour is an Art Director and Visual Development Artist working in animation and games, and has worked with studios like Cartoon Network, DreamWorks TV and Nickelodeon Jr. He also enjoys creating his own concepts and illustrations that tell fun and entertaining stories and promote positivity.

Oh and he trains dragons, as a side job.

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For more information on the book, check out the publisher's website, 3dtotal.