#Astropad blender series#

I’m able to easily AirDrop these to my computer and leverage them in Photoshop AND Illustrator! Being able to create a seamless repeating pattern in-app is a huge time saver! I’m so glad I stumbled upon this seamless tile repeat tutorial by Bardot Brush.īeyond making a repeating pattern, I draw a lot of motifs and spot illustrations in Procreate. In my digital work, creating surface pattern designs is my biggest focus.

#Astropad blender series#

There’s a lot to learn, so be sure and check out our blog post series on Procreate tips.

As an artist, this app is a powerhouse for digital creations, especially with all the robust in-app capabilities. Procreate is very similar to Photoshop, where you can work in layers, change blending modes, and make adjustments. Once you’ve created your canvas size, this is where the fun begins! Start by selecting your favorite brushes (there are several that come with the app, or you can download Astropad’s free brush pack here!) From there you can choose different industry-standard canvas sizes, or create your own with specific dimensions.

Let’s dive in! Setting up your canvas in ProcreateĪfter downloading Procreate to your iPad, tap the “+” icon to create a new canvas. One of my favorite tools as a digital illustrator (besides Astropad Studio, of course) is Procreate! I’ll be outlining a few ways I leverage Procreate with Illustrator to be most productive. I’m an artist and illustrator who uses Astropad Studio to create my vintage-inspired digital art.