How to Trace on Procreate

In this video, I'll be walking you through a simple step-by-step guide on how to trace an image in Procreate.
Tracing your photo is a great way to get a high-quality reproduction of your photo. In this video, we'll walk you through the process of tracing your photo on Procreate and explain why it's such a great way to print your photos. After watching this video, you'll be able to trace your photo on Procreate with ease!
This is a great tutorial for beginners who want to learn the basics of tracing and those who want to improve their skills.
These are the basic steps to follow:
1. Save your chosen photo or image on your iPad photo gallery
2. Open a new Canvas using the dimension of the final artwork in mind
3. Select "Add" from the Actions tab in the top toolbar
4. Select “Insert a photo”, choose your photo or image and click on it.
6. Reduce the Opacity of your image.
7. Create a new layer on top of your photo layer.
8. Choose your brush.
9. Adjust your brush size.
10. Edit your stroke stabilization for smooth tracing.
11. Start tracing your edges.
12. Share or export your file.

[@LitLotus]

Such clear precise instructions! Thanks. Liked and subscribed!

[@artsydee]

@@LitLotus I am so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for liking and subscribing :)

[@blackirishchic]

This is the type of tutorial I needed it’s so thorough and I can listen 🎧 to her voice all day calms my anxiety

[@evelynbourne2500]

Thanks for such clear instructions. It's precisely what I needed!

[@artsydee]

Glad to hear that!

[@ishotart2068]

First video, a minute and a half into the video, liked and subbed ☺

[@artsydee]

Awesome thanks!

[@paulabogert6050]

Such clear instructions! Thank you so much.

[@artsydee]

Glad it helped!

[@pbbrewer-martin6960]

Thank you! This such a helpful video!

[@vools8621]

Very helpful. Thanks 🌼

[@artsydee]

So glad it helped!

[@daisyholicduke1214]

Omg thank you so much!!!! I’ve been seaeching UA-cam up & down trying to find this. I ddnt know the exact terminology for what I was trying to learning but I figured it out & found your channel! 💚

[@artsydee]

I am so glad you found this helpful! Really awesome getting feedback like this ...thanks again :) :)

[@govindr8206]

hey if possible can you make a video on rendering of this sketch?

[@poojananwani7558]

Thanks ❤

[@artsydee]

You're welcome 😊

[@Santoscortexxxxx]

Thank u so much❤

[@origaminoh8995]

I'm thinking of buying the iPad Pro 12.9. (6th Generation). I want to learn Procreate. Is the 128GB enough? Or, should I buy 256 GB ? 512 GB? (They're $200 difference) - Thank you for your help.

[@artsydee]

This really depends on what you would be using your iPad for overall. I have the 256GB and I just make sure to back up my important files to the cloud, and any images or artwork I don’t want to lose! I think 128GB is fine- especially if you are just starting out with Procreate. If you plan to create a lot of art work and dabble in animation, then go for a 256 GB. The iPad Pro 12.9 (6th gen) is gorgeous 😍

[@origaminoh8995]

@@artsydee Thank you so much for your advice! You're the BEST!

[@origaminoh8995]

What type of iPad you're using? What iPad should I buy in 2023? Thank you :))

[@artsydee]

If you are looking at creating large scale digital art, then I would definitely say the 12 inch iPad Pro is worth it. The larger screen just makes it more comfortable to work on! I use the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro... haven't upgraded to the 2022 one because I may wait for the next model. I also have the 11inch Pro which I still love working with and is more travel-friendly! If you are starting out with digital art then you can't go wrong with the iPad Air (2022).
Here is the iPad I use :) Hope this helps!
iPad Pro 12inch 2021 >>> amzn.to/3UvHTD2

[@origaminoh8995]

@@artsydee Many thanks! Love all your YT videos :))

[@artsydee]

@@origaminoh8995 thank you so much! I’m so pleased you enjoy them… and let me know if there is anything specific you want to know about Procreate or Art x

[@xXxNewFutureXx]

If you just want to get started in digital art, you can try the ipad 9th, it's the cheapest you can find but more than enough if it's just for drawing as a hobby :) I have it and really like it!

[@origaminoh8995]

@@xXxNewFutureXx Thank you very much!

[@Misabelle]

Question from someone new to digital drawing…I see you make the outline in black. Do you hide the outline layer once it’s colored in?

[@artsydee]

This is a great question. There are a few ways you can do it. But the easiest is to draw your outline and then duplicate your outline layer and then hide it. Use the duplicate layer to drop in your colors, and add shadows and highlights! I will put together a video for this in the next few weeks if you like! Glad you have joined the digital drawing world… it is so much fun and really rewarding!

[@LinhVu-wn8ux]

Thanks so helpful

[@jmbosquesillo7203]

👏👏👏

[@aadikhan128]

I wish i can buy tablet like this 😔

[@thetripplec]

pray 🙏 God can get you anything

[@jersantios]

Someday you will I promise ❤

[@devonjasper5284]

My brush stays grey when I trace

[@artsydee]

Hi! You’re most probably tracing on the wrong layer. Make sure you have the correct layer selected! And also check that your opacity slider is all the way to the top.

[@Lucifer_vailly]

App name

[@artsydee]

Procreate