Procreate Brushes and Painting Tools 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Where are custom imported brushes stored in Procreate?
- In the Imported folder at the top of the Brush Library (Correct answer)
- In the Documents app
- In iCloud Drive automatically
- In the Favorites folder
Correct answer: In the Imported folder at the top of the Brush Library
When you import a .brush or .brushset file, Procreate places it in the Imported folder at the top of the Brush Library.
Question 2: What file extension does Procreate use for a single exported brush?
- .pbrush
- .brush (Correct answer)
- .abr
- .ptg
Correct answer: .brush
A single Procreate brush is exported and shared as a .brush file.
Question 3: Which Procreate brush setting controls how the brush size changes as you tilt the Apple Pencil?
- Taper
- Tilt (Correct answer)
- Velocity
- Pressure
Correct answer: Tilt
The Tilt setting in the brush's Dynamics section controls how tilt angle of the Apple Pencil affects brush size or shape.
Question 4: What does the Streamline setting in Procreate brush properties do?
- Increases brush opacity
- Smooths out shaky strokes by averaging the stroke path (Correct answer)
- Adds texture grain to strokes
- Controls the spacing between stamp marks
Correct answer: Smooths out shaky strokes by averaging the stroke path
Streamline averages the movement of your stroke to reduce jitter and produce smoother lines.
Question 5: How do you duplicate a brush in the Procreate Brush Library?
- Long-press the brush and select Duplicate
- Swipe left on the brush and tap Duplicate (Correct answer)
- Pinch two brushes together
- Drag the brush to a new set
Correct answer: Swipe left on the brush and tap Duplicate
Swiping left on a brush in the library reveals options including Duplicate.
Question 6: What is the purpose of the Grain Source in Procreate brush settings?
- Sets the ink color of the brush
- Defines the texture image applied to the brush stroke (Correct answer)
- Controls opacity randomness
- Determines brush scatter
Correct answer: Defines the texture image applied to the brush stroke
The Grain Source is the texture image that Procreate maps onto a brush stroke to give it surface texture.
Procreate Brushes and Painting Tools 1
Where are custom imported brushes stored in Procreate?