The Indie Illustrator's Guide to Procreate
Master pixel art for indie games using Procreate on your iPad
Welcome!
This guide will help you create pixel art using Procreate on your iPad — perfect for indie game assets, retro illustrations, animated sprites, and more.
Whether you're illustrating characters for a cozy game, designing UI icons, creating NFT collections, or just exploring a fun nostalgic art style, this guide has you covered. No prior pixel art experience needed!
What This Guide Is
- ✓ A step-by-step tutorial for creating pixel art in Procreate
- ✓ Focused on game-ready assets (characters, objects, animations)
- ✓ Beginner-friendly with visual examples
- ✓ Practical export settings and workflows
- ✓ A reference you can return to for any pixel art project
What This Guide Isn't
- × Not a comprehensive Procreate tutorial (focuses on pixel art only)
- × Not about traditional digital painting or illustration
- × Not a game development guide (just the art assets!)
Quick Navigation
Setup
Configure Procreate for crisp, perfect pixel art. Canvas sizes, brushes, and essential settings.
Characters
Draw pixel art characters step-by-step. From basic shapes to shading and details.
Animations
Create walk cycles and simple animations using Procreate's Animation Assist feature.
Quick Reference
Cheat sheet for canvas sizes, export settings, and common asset types.