Have you been wanting to bring your illustrations to life with animation, but find that it seems too complicated or tedious? In this class, you’ll learn fun and accessible ways to animate your illustrations on your iPad using Procreate Dreams (Procreate Dreams 2, as of 2026!) This incredible app combines the power of Procreate with animation features to create stunning animated artwork.

In this class, I’ll show you how to use Procreate Dreams through a simple and approachable class demo that builds upon each step to make a beautiful looping animation.

We’ll cover:

Navigating the Procreate Dreams 2 interface, settings, and using gestures to save time
Prepping and importing files from Procreate
Powerful animation methods available in Procreate Dreams: frame-by-frame animation, keyframing, & performing, and guidance for when to use each technique
Tips and workarounds for beginners

If any of this sounds intimidating, don’t worry! It takes time to learn, but it’s not as scary as it seems, and you don’t need animation experience to take this class. By the end, you'll have the fundamental skills and knowledge to make your own looping animated illustrations for social media, e-cards, GIFs, and much more!

Materials: You will need an Apple Pencil and iPad with Procreate and Procreate Dreams 2 installed. I have also provided the Procreate files of the Peace illustration that I use for the class demo, so you can follow along step-by-step. You can download the illustration file in the resources section of the Class Project tab.

Downloadable Workbook: This class includes a workbook with summaries of the key concepts, techniques, and quick references for Procreate Dreams. Download the workbook in the Resources section of the Class Project tab.

Ann Bakken

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