How Procreate beginners can color inside lines using reference layer, color drop and clipping mask

Want to keep the outlines of your drawing crisp and clean?  It’s easy to get that great line art you see from cartoonists and anime artists with one easy to use feature… the Reference Layer. With the Reference Layer setting, you can Color Drop on any layer, yes, any layer, and the color will fill the linework from the Reference Layer.  How great is that?  Having separate layers lets you adjust color and details with ease.  Add a Clipping Mask or Alpha Lock too. The Reference Layer feature is a wonderful tool for both Procreate beginners and accomplished artists. Go to to get the helper illustration or use your own to follow along. I also have a few other tutorials with helper files... that could be interesting. Timecode: 0:00 Procreate Reference Layer Explained 01:11 Make a Reference Layer 01:47 Procreate Reference Layer Line up 01:59 Add Color Drop to Reference Layer in Procreate 02:46 Using Color Pallet Explained 03:38 Common Drop Mistake While using Reference Layer 03:54 Common Alpha Lock Mistake While using Reference Layer 04:45 Alpha Lock and Reference Layer - Shadows and Highlights 08:33 Clipping Mask and Reference Layer 09:42 Clipping Mask and Blend Modes 10:19 Overview of Procreate Reference Layer 10:32 Pro Tip for Reference Layer 11:26 Reference Layer Linked to Multiple Layers 11:56 Pros and Cons Check out the other Procreate Tutorials . BTW, don’t forget to hit the bell icon so you don’t miss any upcoming Procreate Tips. #digitalart #procreatetutorial #procreate #stepbystepprocreate #ReferenceLayer #ReferenceLayerprocreate #clippingmask #alphalock #colordropWant to keep the outlines of your drawing crisp and clean?  It’s easy to get that great line art you see from cartoonists and anime artists with one easy to use feature… the Reference Layer. With the Reference Layer setting, you can Color Drop on *any* layer, yes, *any* layer, and the color will fill the linework from the Reference Layer.  How great is that?  Having separate layers lets you adjust color and details with ease.  Add a Clipping Mask or Alpha Lock too. The Reference Layer feature is a wonderful tool for both Procreate beginners and accomplished artists. Go to []() to get the helper illustration or use your own to follow along. I also have a few other tutorials with helper files... that could be interesting. Timecode: 0:00 Procreate Reference Layer Explained 01:11 Make a Reference Layer 01:47 Procreate Reference Layer Line up 01:59 Add Color Drop to Reference Layer in Procreate 02:46 Using Color Pallet Explained 03:38 Common Drop Mistake While using Reference Layer 03:54 Common Alpha Lock Mistake While using Reference Layer 04:45 Alpha Lock and Reference Layer - Shadows and Highlights 08:33 Clipping Mask and Reference Layer 09:42 Clipping Mask and Blend Modes 10:19 Overview of Procreate Reference Layer 10:32 Pro Tip for Reference Layer 11:26 Reference Layer Linked to Multiple Layers 11:56 Pros and Cons 05:14 Procreate Reference Layer Why Use It Check out the other Procreate Tutorials . BTW, don’t forget to hit the bell icon so you don’t miss any upcoming Procreate Tips. #digitalart #procreatetutorial #procreate #stepbystepprocreate #ReferenceLayer #ReferenceLayerprocreate #clippingmask #alphalock #colordrop