Procreate for Illustration: 5 Fun Projects to Learn the Basics + Tips to Sell Your Artwork

Course Overview

The Procreate for Illustration: 5 Fun Projects to Learn the Basics + Tips to Sell Your Artwork course provides learners with essential knowledge of digital illustration, creative drawing techniques, and modern Procreate workflows needed to produce polished, portfolio-ready artwork. This course focuses on Procreate fundamentals, brush control, layering, colouring, composition, and illustration workflows, with practical guidance on turning your digital art into sellable products and services.

This course is ideal for beginners, hobby artists, aspiring illustrators, and anyone looking to create professional digital artwork on iPad using Procreate.

Key Learning Outcomes

By completing this course, learners will be able to:

Understand the Procreate interface, tools, brushes, and settings

Create illustrations using layers, masks, blending modes, and selections

Apply colour theory, shading, and lighting to digital artwork

Build confidence through 5 guided illustration projects

Use typography, composition, and layout basics to improve design quality

Export artwork correctly for print, web, and social media platforms

Learn practical tips to price, present, and sell digital artwork online

Course Aims

This course aims to equip learners with the knowledge and understanding required to:

• Build strong foundations in digital illustration using Procreate
• Develop confidence through project-based creative practice
• Create clean, professional-looking artwork for portfolio or clients
• Understand how to prepare and sell artwork in real-world markets

Important Notice: This Procreate for Illustration course is designed for skills development and professional learning. It supports career progression but does not provide a regulated professional licence.

Who This Course Is For

This course is suitable for:

• Beginners learning digital illustration on iPad for the first time
• Hobby artists who want to improve their Procreate skills
• Aspiring illustrators building a portfolio with guided projects
• Content creators designing artwork for branding and social media
• Freelancers who want to sell digital art, prints, or commissions

No prior experience or formal qualification is required.

Course Content / Units

Introduction to Procreate: Tools, Brushes, and Canvas Setup

Layers, Selections, Masks, and Editing Workflows

Colour Theory, Shading, Lighting, and Texture Techniques

5 Fun Illustration Projects to Build Core Skills Step-by-Step

Composition, Layout, and Style Development for Illustration

Exporting Artwork for Web, Print, and Social Media

Tips to Sell Your Artwork: Pricing, Platforms, and Presentation

Course Delivery

The course is delivered fully online through structured modules designed for flexible and practical learning. Training materials are available online for learners to study at their own pace and improve digital illustration skills with ease.

• Accredited by CPD
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
• 24/7 Learning Assistance
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Assessment

Assessment is knowledge-based and may include:

• Online multiple-choice examinations
• Project-based illustration assignments
• Module quizzes

Progression Opportunities

Successful learners may progress to roles such as:

• Digital Illustrator (Beginner Pathways)
• Freelance Artist / Commission Illustrator
• Content Creator for Social Media Branding
• Print-on-Demand Artwork Designer
• Creative Portfolio Builder for Design Careers

Certification

Upon successful completion, learners will receive a recognised Procreate for Illustration: 5 Fun Projects to Learn the Basics + Tips to Sell Your Artwork certificate. A digital certificate is issued immediately, with an optional printed copy available by post (shipping cost £5.99). Certificates do not expire, although annual renewal is recommended for continued professional development.

Accreditation

All of our courses, including this Procreate for Illustration: 5 Fun Projects to Learn the Basics + Tips to Sell Your Artwork course, are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you become more competent and effective in your chosen field.

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