How to use Procreate's text tools

How to use Procreate's text tools; Children's book cover made in Procreate by Max Ulichney
(Image credit: Max Ulichney)

Procreate is a great art app, but you can also use Procreate's text tools, which are great for experimenting with in downtime. For those of us in a creative field, it can be hard to come home and fit in time for our own pursuits. For me, Procreate was a huge help to get me painting for fun again. 

In fact, I do most of my personal work on my iPad in Procreate these days. It feels less like work and more like sketching did when I was young. Something about sketching in a coffee shop, at the park or on the sofa puts me in a different mindset than sitting at a desk. (Read our iPad generations guide to find the right tablet for you.)

Headshot photograph of Creative Bloq contributor Max Ulichney
Max Ulichney

Max is an animation art director and director. His MaxPacks Procreate brushes are used worldwide by professionals and beginners alike.

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Max is an animation art director and director. His MaxPacks Procreate brushes are used worldwide by professionals and beginners alike.

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