Illustration of Ruth, The Irish Crafter

Welcome to The Irish Crafter

Hi, I'm Ruth, a digital artist from Ireland. I make Procreate brushes and fonts, and I share tutorials so you can learn the simple way. Follow along on Instagram, TikTok or YouTube for sneak peeks and new releases.

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Fonts you just type

Real fonts for Procreate with the shine already built in. Chrome, gold, slime and bubblegum pink. Install it, type it, done. One price, commercial use included.

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Learn Procreate the simple way

Procreate Made Simple is a beginner-friendly course that takes you from a blank canvas to artwork you're proud of, one easy step at a time. You don't need to be a great artist to make great artwork.

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Lemon artwork drawn in Procreate on an iPad

Three modules, one finished artwork

From opening the app for the first time to a piece you're proud to share.

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1
Start here

Learn the interface

Find your way around Procreate with confidence: the canvas, gestures, layers, and menus.

2
Build skills

Learn the tools

Get comfortable with brushes, colours, selections, and the tools you'll actually use every time you draw.

3
The fun part

Create a piece of artwork

Put it all together and follow along step by step to finish a complete artwork of your own.