Tutorials

Fit an image to a shape with Procreate for iPad
How To Fit An Image To A Shape In Procreate For iPad
How To Fit An Image To A Shape In Procreate For iPad 800 470 Nick Saporito

In previous tutorials we’ve gone over how to crop and resize images in Procreate for the iPad. If you wanted to crop an image to a shape, however, the process is a little more involved. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to fit an image to a shape in Procreate by using selections…

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Export a transparent background in Procreate
How To Save With A Transparent Background In Procreate
How To Save With A Transparent Background In Procreate 800 470 Nick Saporito

When creating artwork it is sometimes required that we preserve areas of transparency in the finished design. Turning off the visibility of the background layer is a good start as it creates a transparent background within the Procreate app, but what if we wanted to save/export our artwork in a usable file and have the…

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How to cut a shape in Illustrator
Cut A Shape In Illustrator With The Knife Tool
Cut A Shape In Illustrator With The Knife Tool 800 470 Nick Saporito

Transforming shapes and objects is at the heart of what vector design is all about. One of the many ways you may seek to transform an object, however, is by slicing and cutting it into pieces. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to perform this essential function as we outline how to cut…

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Import and export color palettes in Procreate
How To Import And Export Color Palettes In Procreate
How To Import And Export Color Palettes In Procreate 800 470 Nick Saporito

One of the many benefits of working with Procreate for the iPad is that it makes it easy to create your own color palettes. The problem, however, is that any color palette you create will be confined to that device. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to import and export color palettes in…

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Subtract shapes in Illustrator
How To Subtract Shapes In Adobe Illustrator
How To Subtract Shapes In Adobe Illustrator 800 470 Nick Saporito

A big part of vector design is using shapes to create new shapes. One such example would be subtracting one shape from another so that it results in negative space in the subtracted area. Thankfully, Illustrator makes this a simple process. In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to use the Pathfinder tool to…

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Make a transparent gradient in Procreate
How To Make A Transparent Gradient In Procreate For iPad
How To Make A Transparent Gradient In Procreate For iPad 800 470 Nick Saporito

In this tutorial we’ll be going over how to use Procreate to apply a gradual transition to transparency. This is otherwise known as a transparent gradient, or an opacity mask. There’s no specific feature built into Procreate that allows you to create transparent gradients though, so we’ll have to do so manually. In this tutorial…

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Offset a path in Affinity Designer
How To Offset A Path In Affinity Designer
How To Offset A Path In Affinity Designer 800 470 Nick Saporito

Path offsetting is an essential function when it comes to vector design. It allows you to resize objects by adding or removing an equal amount of surface area around an object, which differs from scaling. Simply adding to an object’s width and height does not produce the same result as offsetting. In this tutorial we’ll…

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Blur part of an image in Procreate
How To Blur Part Of An Image In Procreate For iPad
How To Blur Part Of An Image In Procreate For iPad 800 470 Nick Saporito

Within Procreate there is a Gaussian Blur feature that allows you to apply blurs to your images. The problem, however, is that the effect is applied globally to the entire layer. What if you just want to blur a particular area of your image, and not the entire image, though? In this tutorial we’ll be…

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Delete part of an image in Inkscape
How To Delete Part Of An Image In Inkscape
How To Delete Part Of An Image In Inkscape 800 470 Nick Saporito

In past tutorials we’ve gone over various ways to use Inkscape for removing backgrounds from images and isolating subjects from the rest of the image. In this tutorial, however, we’ll be going over how to delete part of an image in Inkscape. This will be accomplished by creating what’s called an inverse clipping mask. In…

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Layer masks in Procreate
Layer Masks In Procreate: The Complete Guide
Layer Masks In Procreate: The Complete Guide 800 470 Nick Saporito

Layer masking is somewhat of an advanced concept in graphic design, but it’s also a really powerful tool to have in your arsenal. It works by letting you use grayscale shades to dictate areas of transparency and opacity on your image, which makes it handy for things like applying textures. In this tutorial we’ll be…

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