How to Use Coloring Pages in Procreate
Whether you savor the tactile pleasure of coloring with markers and colored pencils or embrace the versatility of digital art, our Vintage Coloring Book Collection can satisfy both creative cravings. Each book features exquisite hand-drawn illustrations inspired by historical paintings and patterns. From highly detailed artwork to simpler, whimsical designs, our collection offers something for every colorist, whether you’re an amateur or a seasoned artist.
Our coloring books are available as beautiful paperback editions and versatile digital downloads. You can print the digital pages at home for a traditional coloring experience or color in the digital realm with your iPad. Our top choice for digital coloring is using the Procreate app on the iPad. If you're ready to learn how, follow this step-by-step guide to import and color our digital pages in Procreate.
A Guide to Coloring Pages in Procreate:
With these simple steps, you can easily transform any of our JPG coloring pages into a digital masterpiece on your iPad. Happy coloring!
Step 1: Transfer the JPG Coloring Page Files
All our Digital Coloring Books include multiple file types for your convenience. You’ll receive a folder containing high-resolution JPGs of each coloring page illustration, along with a high-resolution PDF of the entire book. The JPGs are perfect for digital coloring, while the PDF is ideal for printing all the pages at home.
So the first step for coloring in Procreate is to transfer these JPG files to your iPad. You can do this one of two ways:
Transfer the JPG files to your iPad’s camera roll. From a Mac computer, the best way to do this is with the Air Drop function.
Upload the JPG files to a cloud service like iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
Step 2: Open Procreate
Launch the Procreate app on your iPad. The first screen you’ll see is the Gallery screen, which is right where you want to be!
Step 3: Import the JPG one of three ways
If you saved the illustrations to a cloud service: Tap “Import” in the top right of the Gallery screen and choose the JPG file you want to use from your cloud storage.
If you saved the illustrations to your camera roll: Tap “Photo” in the top right of the Gallery screen and choose the JPG file you want to use from the camera roll.
If you want to import the illustration into an existing file: Open the file where you want to add the illustration. Tap the wrench icon and choose either “Insert a file” or “Insert a photo” depending on where you saved the JPGs (cloud or camera roll, respectively).
If you use option 1 or 2, your coloring page will open as a new file. This file will save automatically as you work. When you return to your Gallery you’ll be able to see your new file there as a thumbnail. You can change the file’s name from the Gallery screen by tapping the title once.
Step 4: Adjust the Outline Layer
Once your JPG of the outlined coloring page is imported, it will be on a new layer. Tap on the layer thumbnail to open the Layer Options fly-out menu. Select “Multiply” from the Blending Modes. This ensures that the outline remains visible while you color but that the white background is hidden.
Step 5: Create a Blank Layer
Tap the “+” icon in the top right corner of the Layers palette to add a new, transparent layer. Drag this new layer below the outline layer in the layer stack. You will do your coloring on this layer to ensure that you don’t alter the original illustration.
Step 6: Start Coloring
Choose your favorite brush and color from the Procreate palettes. On the new transparent layer (not the imported illustration layer!), start coloring your design.
Pro tip: You can create many more blank layers if you want! Some digital colorists like to use a new blank layer for each color, or one for different elements of the artwork.
Step 7: Save and Share
Once you’re happy with your artwork, tap the wrench icon to open the Actions menu. Choose “Share” to export your colored image as a PNG, JPG, or other format. Save the file to your device, air drop it to your computer, or share it directly from Procreate with your friends.
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THE SMALL PRINT
All our coloring page designs are for personal enjoyment only. Feel free to print, color, share, and display the illustrations as often as you like, as long as it's for non-commercial purposes. You may not resell, redistribute, publish, or license the original designs or any derivative works in any form, digital or physical. Thank you for respecting the hard work and creativity that went into creating these illustrations. Enjoy your coloring!