Have you ever wished your illustrations could come to life? Does animation feel intriguing but maybe a little intimidating? With Procreate Dreams, bringing movement into your art has never been easier—and I’d love to show you how playful and intuitive it can be, in one quick hour!

In this step-by-step session, we’ll create a simple yet charming animation featuring a tiny ghost, a watering can, and blooming flowers. It’s a great way to dip your toes into animation, whether you're brand new to Procreate Dreams or looking for a fun creative project.

Together we'll be sketching from scratch and animating with all three modes the app offers: Performing, Keyframing, and Frame-by-Frame. Along the way, I’ll share the little discoveries that have helped me fuse my abstract illustration style with animation—so you can start shaping your own unique approach too.

You'll learn:

A quick introduction to the Procreate Dreams interface
The three animation modes in Procreate Dreams—Performing, Keyframe, and Frame-by-Frame— and when to use each
The magic of using your Apple Pencil to perform fluid, expressive movements
Time-saving tricks and hidden gems that make animating easier
How layering, grouping, and keyframing can add depth and ease to your animations
How to blend illustration and animation to enhance your unique style

This session is beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone curious about animation, whether you've never opened the app or have already started exploring. My hope is that by the end, you’ll feel inspired and empowered to create your own moving artworks—because animation isn't just a technical skill, it's a way to breathe life into your imagination.

I can't wait to see what you create! ✨

If you want to dive even deeper into the amazing features that Procreate Dreams has to offer, follow it up with this in-depth class where we create 4 different animations with different styles and methods, creating fun micro-stories and contemplative animations:

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