THE DRAWCRATE NOTEBOOK

A small idea.
A fresh start.

Clear answers when you need them. Small drawing exercises when you want to try something new.

Brushes

How to import brushes into Procreate

Install a .brushset from Files, find it in your Brush Library, and fix the common ZIP and download mix-ups.

Fonts

Import TTF or OTF fonts, use them on editable text layers, and check character support before starting a lettering project.

Color palettes

Add .swatches files to Procreate, understand palette downloads, and use hex colors when you only need a few swatches.

Textures

Place a texture on its own layer, compare blend modes, and keep grain from flattening your illustration.

Drawing study

Practice three values, one pear. Four steps, a result check, and the free Orchard Light color palette for Procreate.

Drawing study

Practice make a window glow without a glow brush. Four steps, a result check, and the free Evening Window color palette for Procreate.

Drawing study

Practice paint a leaf with fewer veins. Four steps, a result check, and the free Fern Study color palette for Procreate.

Drawing study

Practice separate warm and cool shadows. Four steps, a result check, and the free Clay Cup color palette for Procreate.

Drawing study

Practice a foggy landscape in five bands. Four steps, a result check, and the free Morning Mist color palette for Procreate.

Drawing study

Practice draw glass by leaving things out. Four steps, a result check, and the free Sea Glass color palette for Procreate.

Drawing study

Practice one accent color in a quiet room. Four steps, a result check, and the free Quiet Corner color palette for Procreate.