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To stay organized, or if you want an added level of security to a section of art, you can combine layers into groups. Procreate’s layering feature makes it easy to edit different pieces of your project. Just tap the little “N” next to the checkmark that selects the layer. You can find extra light and color editing features for each layer as well. You’ll just have to remember to put your work in piece by piece. It makes editing in the future much easier. I also love using the app’s layering feature while I’m drawing. Read more: 10 Procreate app tips for budding iPad artists Take it a step further by tapping the brush again and further customizing the properties of the tool.
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For example, if you choose Sketching, you can select from seven different pencils and three different pastel textures. Under each category of brushes, you’ll find a half a dozen or more choices. You can stick with basic sketching, inking, drawing and painting, or you can explore airbrushing, calligraphy, charcoal and spray paint. The range of brushes available in the app fit just about any creation you could possibly have in mind. One of the biggest perks of Procreate is its massive library of 150 brushes. Swapping brushes on Procreate while creating a piece looks like this. You can also use three fingers to scrub the screen and clear a layer. For example, you can set it so that you tap four fingers to immediately populate the copy and paste options. There are countless ways to customize your iPad’s ($419 at eBay) gesture controls to make the app work best for you. Procreate is packed with so many tools and features that I’ll barely scratch the surface in this review. Toto, I don’t think we’re using Microsoft Paint anymore Discover the latest apps: Be the first to know about the hottest new apps with the CNET Apps Today newsletter.