Thanks to Procreate, designing characters for the entertainment industry can be done on the iPad. In this book for newcomers to the software, several renowned and experienced designers demonstrate how they do it, sharing not only their professional tips and tricks, but also how the traditional character design process translates to Procreate.

Whether you sketch or paint, draw from reality, or dream up new concepts, you will become fluent in using Procreate for all stages of character design. The thorough Getting Started section spotlights the specific Procreate tools, such as Brushes, Layers, and Adjustments, that bring your characters to life. Perfecting colour and nuance of hair, skin, eyes and fabric of your characters is vital, and the Quick Tips section lets you quickly locate and manipulate the tools you need. Take the opportunity to observe and practice the techniques as part of a real-world workflow, as professional character designers demonstrate in seven step-by-step Projects how to use Procreate's tools to successfully evolve a character from initial thumbnails to final hero pose.

Whether or not you have used Procreate before, Beginner's Guide to Procreate: Characters ensures your character ideas and concepts become fully realised creations on the iPad screen.