Procreate for iPad: The Pocket Studio for Artists and Tattoo Artists

Procreate

In Procreate, you can work with multiple layers—like lines, shadows, and colors—separately. This allows you to make changes without changing the entire drawing, making your workflow cleaner and more efficient.

Layers that facilitate the process

Creating stencils directly in the app

With Procreate, you can turn your drawing into a stencil in just a few steps: just adjust the contrast, invert the colors if necessary, and export. Ideal for preparing your artwork before printing on a thermal printer.

If there’s one app that has won over digital artists, illustrators and tattoo artists in recent years, it’s Procreate. Created exclusively for iPad, this program has transformed the way we draw, create and plan art — all with the tip of our fingers (or rather, the Apple Pencil).

Procreate is fast, intuitive and incredibly powerful. And for those who work with tattoos, it has become an almost indispensable tool. It allows you to draw freely, create stencils, assemble compositions and even make mockups with ease — without relying on a computer or graphics tablet.

Why Procreate makes a difference for tattoo artists:

• Total mobility – I take my iPad anywhere and can draw anywhere: in the studio, at home or on the go.

• Custom Brushes – There are thousands of brushes (free and paid), from sketch strokes to realistic textures and shading effects.

• Layers and quick editing – Working with layers makes it easy to adjust proportions, contrast, and details — without wasting time.

• Easy Stenciling – I can prepare the stencil directly in Procreate, invert the image and adjust the contrast for printing or digital transfer.

• Skin Mockups – With a simple photo of the client, I can apply the art and show how it will look in the right position on the body.

Plus, Procreate is a great way to experiment — whether you’re trying out new projects, capturing ideas, or exploring styles like blackwork, sketch, realism, or anime. It’s a great way to keep your creativity moving.

Tip:

If you're a tattoo artist and have an iPad, Procreate is an investment that's worth every penny. The learning curve is quick, and the results speak for themselves.