Procreate Made Simple
A gentle, self-paced Procreate course for complete beginners
Learn Procreate step by step, at your own pace, and make your first finished digital artwork, even if you've never opened the app.
No pressure. No perfection. Just simple guidance from someone who's been exactly where you are.
£75, or 2 payments of £38 · Lifetime access
"This is exactly what I have been looking for: easy, slow, informative!" Patti Brougham
Does this sound familiar?
You downloaded Procreate full of good intentions. You opened it, saw a screen full of tiny icons, clicked on something called blend modes, wondered what on earth it did... and closed it again.
Maybe you've tried a few YouTube tutorials. They went too fast, skipped the bit you were stuck on, or assumed you already knew what a layer was.
And quietly, a little voice started saying: maybe digital art just isn't for me.
Honestly? It is. You just haven't been shown it in a way that makes sense yet.
Confidence comes from doing
For a long time, I believed confidence had to come before action. What I've learned is that confidence grows every time we show up.
That's exactly how this course works. You won't be asked to be "good" at anything. You'll take one small step, then another, each one short enough to fit around real life. And somewhere along the way, you'll notice Procreate doesn't feel scary any more.
With me, Procreate becomes a space to play, explore and grow.
If Procreate has been sitting on your iPad unused…
this is your sign ✨
This Course Is For You If…
You’re curious about digital art but don’t know where to begin
You’ve opened Procreate and felt a little lost or overwhelmed
Layers, brushes, and tools feel confusing or intimidating
You want a gentle, playful way to build your confidence
You’re ready to create something you feel proud of
What’s Included
5 beginner-friendly modules
About 2 hours of step-by-step video you can pause and rewatch
Printable PDFs: Procreate Essentials, simple gestures, the Procreate Cheat Sheet, an affirmations sheet and a collage paper pack
Bonuses: an Adding Text lesson, plus my 1-hour Procreate masterclass
A complete creative project: your affirmation artwork
A private Facebook group for students
Email support from me
Instant, lifetime access
Everything you need to start creating digitally with confidence.
What You’ll Learn Inside the Course
Module 1: Welcome & Setup
Make your first canvas and find your way around the screen, so Procreate starts to feel familiar, not foreign.
Module 2: Essential Tools
Brushes, layers and erasers, one at a time. Layers will finally make sense (I promise!).
Module 3: Quick Gestures & Tips
The little taps and pinches that make everything easier, like two fingers to undo, which soon becomes your new best friend.
Module 4: Your Affirmation Artwork
We make a finished piece together, step by step, so you're never left wondering what to do next. By the end, you'll know enough to start your own artwork without hunting through endless tutorials.
Bonus in Module 4 (Lesson 8): Adding Text
Learn how to add your own words to your artwork, so your piece says exactly what you need to hear.
Module 5: Next Steps
Save, export and print your art, so it can live on your wall, in your journal or in a card for someone you love.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
This is about making Procreate feel simple, fun, and doable.
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This is about making Procreate feel simple, fun, and doable. **
✔ Set up a canvas and start without second-guessing yourself
✔ Find your way around Procreate's tools without feeling overwhelmed
✔ Use brushes, layers, smudge and eraser with confidence
✔ Finish a digital artwork and export it to share or print
✔ Feel excited to keep creating, experimenting and having fun
Start today, at your own pace
£75
or 2 payments of £38
Who This Is For
Complete beginners
If you’ve never opened Procreate before (or opened it once and felt unsure), this course was made for you.
People who feel nervous or overwhelmed by digital art
If you’ve told yourself “I’m not creative enough” or “I’m scared I’ll get it wrong,” you’re in exactly the right place.
Anyone who wants a calm, supportive learning experience
No pressure. No perfection. Just simple steps, gentle guidance, and space to explore.
Creatives returning after a break
If you’ve lost confidence or haven’t made art in years, this course will help you reconnect with creativity in a soft, encouraging way.
People who learn best with structure
You’ll get a clear path, step‑by‑step lessons, and a finished artwork by the end.
Those who want real support
You’ll have access to a private Facebook group and email support from me whenever you need help or reassurance.
A Soft Reassurance for the People in the Middle
If you’re reading this thinking, “I’m not sure if I’m creative enough… but I really want to try,” then this course is absolutely for you.
You don’t need confidence yet - that’s what the course helps you build.
Who This Is Not For
People looking for advanced Procreate techniques
This course focuses on the essentials; the tools you actually need to get started confidently.
Anyone wanting fast, technical, or high‑pressure learning
If you prefer a fast‑paced, highly technical approach, this won’t be the right fit.
Experienced digital artists
If you already feel confident navigating Procreate and creating complex pieces, you may find this too foundational.
Those wanting a huge, intensive course
This is intentionally simple, gentle, and beginner‑friendly - not a deep dive.
Over 100 creative women have learned Procreate with me
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I've done most of the course and have learned so much! I'm so happy that @artbylizross has introduced me to Procreate...it's opened up a whole new aspect to my art practice.
Julie Clark
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What I love about your videos is that they really are step by step and you are already thinking ahead about issues people may have and providing alternatives ways of doing something if you are struggling with it. Showing more than one way to do something is so handy for me I am now enjoying pro create.
Sarah Graham
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I bought the course and have followed through, using your excellent resources have created this, now to take it all in properly, try it again with my own works. Thank you Liz!
Donna Holmes
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Thank you Liz, I really enjoyed your videos. I had given up on Procreate but you have given me a new enthusiasm, with your simple explanations, to try it again.
Barbara Dutfield
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OMG it's live! I'm half way through, you're such a brilliant teacher. You explain things in a clear and motivating way. Your tone is so respectful and it's really thorough Liz. I think it's going to go down a storm.
Simone Russell
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Thank you Liz, I've always wondered what Procreate was all about and you've explained it in such a clear and straightforward way, I might even give it a try now!
Helena Cameron
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Wow, Liz! That's indeed a fabulous introduction to ProCreate, well explained and demonstrated. It gives everyone a wonderful start to experiment and play around and continue to do so and find one's own ways to use ProCreate and create new work.
Liisa Andersson
Meet your Teacher
Hi, I’m Liz Ross
I’m a Manchester‑based digital and mixed‑media artist, workshop facilitator, podcast host and mum to three wonderfully creative children who remind me every day that art isn’t just something we make. It’s something we feel. Watching them create in their own ways has taught me that creativity lives in all of us, and it’s deeply tied to our wellbeing.
My own return to creativity came after losing my sister to cancer. I found myself searching for a way to process the grief that words couldn’t hold. I was fortunate to find a charity offering art workshops, and those gentle sessions became a lifeline, a space where I could breathe, reconnect, and slowly rediscover joy.
Art helped me heal. It helped me feel like myself again.
What began as quiet moments with a sketchbook grew into bold, intuitive artwork, a thriving print shop, and a calling to create supportive spaces where others can explore self‑expression without pressure or perfection.
When I discovered Procreate, something clicked.
It offered freedom; the freedom to experiment, to undo, to play, to try again. As a busy mum and artist, that felt like magic. No mess, no pressure, no fear of “ruining” anything. Just pure creative possibility.
Before all this, I spent 15 years as a primary school teacher, so breaking things down into small, clear, friendly steps is what I do best.
Today, I help women trust their voice, embrace imperfection, and reconnect with creativity as a part of their everyday wellbeing.
This course is the gentle, confidence‑building starting point I wish I’d had when I first opened Procreate and I can’t wait for us to explore it together.
Rachel Louise
Kaisa Hart
Nico Leroc
Digital Artwork created by Liz’s Students
Claudia Raddunz
Lucy Waide
Your Questions Answered
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No experience at all. This course is designed for complete beginners, even if you’ve never opened Procreate before. You’ll be guided step‑by‑step in a calm, encouraging way.
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An iPad, the Procreate app, and ideally an Apple Pencil or stylus. That’s it.
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The course includes 5 modules, around 2 hours of video, PDFs, and a bonus class. You can complete it in a weekend or take it slowly - it’s fully self‑paced.
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You get lifetime access - for as long as the course exists, including any future updates or added bonuses.
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Yes. The free masterclass gives you a taste. This course takes you deeper, gives you structure, and helps you create a complete finished piece with confidence.
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You’ll have access to a private Facebook group as well as email support directly from me.
You’re never left on your own - you’ll always have a safe place to ask questions.
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Yes! You can pay £75 in one go, or in two monthly payments of £38. If cost is what's stopping you, please get in touch. I'd much rather have a chat than have money be the reason you don't start.
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When you join, you'll set up a quick account at checkout, and you'll have instant access straight away.
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Yes, that’s the whole point of this course. You’ll learn the tools you actually need, in a calm, supportive way, and you’ll finish with a piece you’re proud of.
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Absolutely and I’d love that. Your creativity inspires others, and your words help future beginners feel safe to start. You can share anytime inside the community or by replying to your welcome email.
Still not sure if this is right for you?
Here’s what I want you to know:
You don’t need to be “good at art.”
You don’t need confidence - that’s what the course helps you build.
You don’t need hours of free time.
You don’t need to be tech‑savvy.
You just need a gentle nudge, a calm space to learn, and someone to guide you step‑by‑step.
This course was created for people who want to try digital art but feel nervous, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. If that’s you, you’re in exactly the right place.
You can begin gently. You can learn at your own pace. You can create something you’re proud of.