How To Fill In On Procreate?

How to Fill In on Procreate

Procreate is a powerful digital painting app that offers a wide range of tools and features for creating beautiful artwork. One of the most basic and essential tools in Procreate is the fill tool, which can be used to quickly and easily fill in areas of your painting with a solid color.

In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to use the fill tool in Procreate. We’ll cover the basics of how to fill in an area with a solid color, as well as some more advanced techniques for using the fill tool to create interesting effects.

So whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned Procreate user, we hope you’ll find this tutorial helpful.

Let’s get started!

How To Fill In On Procreate?

| Step | Action | Result |
|—|—|—|
| 1 | Select the Fill tool from the toolbar. | |
| 2 | Choose a Fill color from the Color Picker. | |
| 3 | Click and drag on the canvas to create a filled shape. | |

Select the Fill Tool

The fill tool is a versatile tool that can be used to fill an area with a solid color, a gradient, or a pattern. To select the fill tool, tap the “Paintbrush” icon in the toolbar and then select the “Fill” tool.

Choose a Fill Color

Once you have selected the fill tool, you can choose a fill color. You can do this by tapping the color picker in the toolbar and selecting a color from the palette, or by entering a hexadecimal color code.

You can also use the eyedropper tool to select a color from your canvas. To do this, tap the eyedropper tool and then click on the area of your canvas that you want to use as a color source.

Fill an Area

To fill an area, simply drag the fill tool over the area that you want to fill. The fill tool will automatically extend to the edges of the area.

You can also use the fill tool to fill a closed path. To do this, create a closed path using the shape tools or the pen tool. Then, select the fill tool and click on the path. The path will be filled with the selected color.

Fill a Gradient

You can also use the fill tool to create a gradient fill. To do this, select the fill tool and then tap the “Gradient” icon in the toolbar. This will open the gradient picker.

You can choose from a variety of preset gradients, or you can create your own custom gradient. To create a custom gradient, tap the “+” button in the gradient picker and then drag the sliders to adjust the colors and positions of the gradient stops.

Once you have created a gradient, you can use it to fill an area by dragging the fill tool over the area. The gradient will be applied to the area in the same way that a solid color is applied.

Fill a Pattern

You can also use the fill tool to fill an area with a pattern. To do this, select the fill tool and then tap the “Pattern” icon in the toolbar. This will open the pattern picker.

You can choose from a variety of preset patterns, or you can create your own custom pattern. To create a custom pattern, tap the “+” button in the pattern picker and then select the shapes that you want to use in your pattern. You can also adjust the size and spacing of the shapes.

Once you have created a pattern, you can use it to fill an area by dragging the fill tool over the area. The pattern will be applied to the area in the same way that a solid color or a gradient is applied.

The fill tool is a powerful tool that can be used to create a variety of effects in Procreate. By using the fill tool, you can easily fill an area with a solid color, a gradient, or a pattern. You can also use the fill tool to create custom gradients and patterns.

3. Set the Fill Mode

Once you have made your selection, you need to set the fill mode. There are three fill modes to choose from:

  • Normal: This is the default fill mode. It will fill the selection with the current brush color.
  • Multiply: This fill mode will multiply the color of the selection with the color of the brush. This can create a darkening or lightening effect, depending on the colors involved.
  • Screen: This fill mode will screen the color of the selection with the color of the brush. This can create a lightening or darkening effect, depending on the colors involved.

To set the fill mode, click on the Fill Mode button in the toolbar. A menu will appear with the three fill modes. Select the desired fill mode.

4. Fill the Selection

To fill the selection, click on the Fill button in the toolbar. The selection will be filled with the current brush color.

You can also fill the selection by pressing the `Shift` + `F` keys.

That’s it! You have now learned how to fill in on Procreate.

Here are a few additional tips:

  • To fill a larger area, you can use the Selection tool to make a larger selection.
  • To fill a more complex area, you can use the Pen tool or the Brush tool to create a path around the area you want to fill.
  • You can also use the Fill tool to fill in areas that have been created with other tools, such as the Rectangle Tool or the Elliptical Tool.

With the Fill tool, you can quickly and easily fill in areas of your artwork with color. Experiment with the different fill modes to create different effects.

How do I fill in an area with the same color?

To fill an area with the same color, follow these steps:

1. Select the Paintbrush tool.
2. Choose the color you want to use from the Color picker.
3. Tap and hold the brush cursor in the area you want to fill.
4. Drag the brush cursor to fill the entire area.

How do I fill in an area with a gradient?

To fill an area with a gradient, follow these steps:

1. Select the Gradient tool.
2. Choose the gradient you want to use from the Gradient picker.
3. Tap and hold the brush cursor in the area you want to fill.
4. Drag the brush cursor to create the gradient.

How do I fill in an area with a pattern?

To fill an area with a pattern, follow these steps:

1. Select the Pattern tool.
2. Choose the pattern you want to use from the Pattern picker.
3. Tap and hold the brush cursor in the area you want to fill.
4. Drag the brush cursor to fill the entire area.

How do I fill in an area with a texture?

To fill an area with a texture, follow these steps:

1. Select the Texture tool.
2. Choose the texture you want to use from the Texture picker.
3. Tap and hold the brush cursor in the area you want to fill.
4. Drag the brush cursor to fill the entire area.

How do I fill in an area with a shape?

To fill an area with a shape, follow these steps:

1. Select the Shape tool.
2. Choose the shape you want to use from the Shape picker.
3. Tap and hold the brush cursor in the area you want to fill.
4. Drag the brush cursor to create the shape.
5. Double-tap the shape to open the Shape Properties panel.
6. Under the Fill section, select the color you want to use to fill the shape.
7. Click OK to close the Shape Properties panel.

How do I fill in an area with text?

To fill an area with text, follow these steps:

1. Select the Text tool.
2. Type the text you want to use.
3. Tap and hold the text cursor in the area you want to fill.
4. Drag the text cursor to create the text box.
5. Double-tap the text box to open the Text Properties panel.
6. Under the Fill section, select the color you want to use to fill the text box.
7. Click OK to close the Text Properties panel.

In this tutorial, we have shown you how to fill in on Procreate. We covered the basics of filling in shapes, as well as how to use the fill tool to create gradients and patterns. We also discussed how to use the eyedropper tool to pick colors from your canvas and how to use the smudge tool to blend your fills.

We hope that this tutorial has been helpful and that you are now able to use the fill tool to create beautiful and interesting effects in your Procreate artworks.

Here are some key takeaways from this tutorial:

  • To fill a shape, select the fill tool and then click on the shape.
  • To use the fill tool to create a gradient, select the gradient fill option and then choose the colors you want to use.
  • To use the fill tool to create a pattern, select the pattern fill option and then choose the pattern you want to use.
  • To pick a color from your canvas, use the eyedropper tool.
  • To blend your fills, use the smudge tool.

We encourage you to experiment with the fill tool and see what you can create. With a little practice, you will be able to use the fill tool to create stunning effects in your Procreate artworks.

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Carla Denker
Carla Denker
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