Note: if you use Dropbox, the links may automatically open in the Dropbox App on your iPad. If so, tap the 3 dots in the top right corner of each file, choose Export, then Save to Files, and skip ahead to step 3 in the instructions above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to download the Procreate workbook file and Procreate brush

Open the page that contains the file links in Safari on your iPad
Tap each of the file links in Safari
Tap the Download button and choose “Direct Download”
Chose “Open in Procreate” and return to your GalleryThe Procreate file will be your most recent file, and the Brush will be in your “Imported” brush setThe files you downloaded are also in your “Files” app on your iPad

How to find the workbook pages in the file

Open your Layers panel (two squares in top right corner)
Use the checkboxes to show or hide layers
Expand layer groups by tapping the “>”
To write on a layer, turn it on by checking the box and select it in blue, then return to your canvas

Notes:

We’ve locked the template layers so you don’t accidentally write on them. We recommend only writing on the layers that are named “Practice Here”
If you turn on a layer by checking the box and nothing happens, you may have a layer turned on above it that’s hiding whatever’s below. Scroll up in your list of layers and uncheck whatever is hiding your layer.

How to use the color-changing brush

Find “Loveleigh Brush ABCs” in your Imported brush folder
Tap the circle color in the very top right corner of the screen to open the color menu
You’ll see two squares in the top right of the color menu. Tap one square and change the color by choosing a color from your palette. Tap the other square to change the second color
To eyedrop a color, tap and hold on the screen on top of the color and it will load to your brush
To add a color to a palette so you can easily access it layer, go to Color Menu > Palettes > Create new (+) > Tap one of the gray squares to change it to the color you have loaded

Note: Use an Apple Pencil to unlock these features. Press harder or lighter to change the color.

My brush isn’t working

Check brush opacity: Drag the bottom slider on the side of your screen up to 100%
Make sure you have the brush selected, not the eraser
Make sure your color isn’t the same as your background color

3 Ways to erase the layer

Change your brush to the eraser and erase the strokes
Open the layers menu, tap the layer and choose Clear
Shortcut: Take 3 fingers and scrub quickly back and forth on the screen

How to export an image of your work

Show/hide your layers in the layer menu until the screen is showing exactly what you want to share
Go to Actions (Wrench) > Share > Share Image > PNG > Save image to iPad
Find the image in your Photos app

I can only draw straight lines

Open Layers
Find the layer that says “Assisted”
Tap the layer and uncheck “Drawing Assist”
If that doesn’t work, re-import the workbook

I’m still having trouble and none of these answers have helped

Restart your iPad and make sure you have the latest iOS and App update
Try following the instructions again
If it still doesn’t work, take a screenshot of the error you’re getting (press the home and power buttons at the same time)
Upload an image of your screenshot and a description of the error in the comments and we’ll help as soon as we can

Who are your instructors?

Hi! Our names are Jillian and Jordan and we’re the founders of Loveleigh Loops. We’re twin sisters, calligraphers, and teachers, and we’ve been doing iPad lettering since 2017. We’re excited to share all the tips we’ve learned about modern calligraphy in Procreate!

Procreate Brush and Workbook Download Links

1. ABCs Workbook: Loveleigh Loops ABCs Workbook (.procreate file)

2. Lettering Brush: Loveleigh ABCs Brush (.brush file)