To learn how to blend in Procreate, keep reading. You’ll learn 3 different ways to blend in Procreate.
If you’re looking to create soft blended effect, you could also use a blur brush. In fact, we have a blur brush down below. If you want to use blur and smudge to create a blend effect, read on.
First of all, let me explain there is no specific blend tool in Procreate, there are other tools you can use to get a blended effect. Let’s get right into how to blend in Procreate.
For each blend effect, I’m starting on a canvas.
1. Gaussian Blur
Gaussian blur is my favorite way to blend in Procreate because it creates a soft, blended effect.
To use gaussian blur, go to Adjustments (looks like a wand in the top left corner of the screen).
Click “Gaussian blur”.
To apply gaussian blur, put a finger on the left side of the screen. Slide your finger to the right. The farther towards the right you go, the more blur will be applied.
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2. The Smudge Tool
The smudge tool is the easiest-to-access tool to blend. This tool looks like a hand and is located at the top right side of the screen.
The brush you use for smudge is very important. Try to use the simplest brush you can. (For example, the Monoline brush from the Calligraphy section. My personal favorite is the Everything brush, because it can go bigger than the Monoline brush. Check out the Everything brush in the products section of this website.)
The smudge tool lives up to its name and smudges; it pulls colors with it as it goes. It doesn’t create a smooth effect.
3. Motion Blur
This blur is just like gaussian blur, but it creates a directional blur.
To use motion blur, go to Adjustments, then click “Motion Blur”. Again, you’ll use your finger to apply the blur. The only difference between the application of gaussian blur and motion blur is the positioning of your finger; you want to put your finger on the side of the canvas that you want the blur to head towards. For example, in the picture below my finger was at the top left corner of the canvas. As you can tell, the blur is heading toward that corner.
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