Can I use my finger to draw on Procreate?

You do not need a stylus to use Procreate. You can use your finger to draw with Procreate because the brush weight is determined within the program and not by the size of the stylus. The great thing about Procreate is that it gives you a lot of options. Use a stylus, use your finger, whatever you prefer.
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How do you enable finger drawing in Procreate?

Navigate to the Actions menu (wrench icon), then to Preferences > Gesture controls > General, and check that Disable Touch Actions is not enabled there. That's probably the most important thing to look for – your finger should automatically function until that setting is enabled.
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What does the finger do in Procreate?

Your fingers can be together or apart. A notification will appear at the top of the interface to let you know which action your Undo affected. To Undo a series of actions, tap and hold two fingers on the canvas. After a moment, Procreate will rapidly step back through your most recent changes.
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Can you use Procreate without a stylus?

Short answer is Yes. You can draw in Procreate without Apple Pencil or other compatible styluses. However, you will be limited both in terms of technical possibilities and drawing features as well as in your creative options. This app is meant to be used with a stylus for a number of reasons.
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Can I draw on my iPad with my finger?

Draw, annotate, and use Scribble to turn handwriting into text with an Apple Pencil on iPad. You can also draw and annotate with your finger on iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. You can also use Select and Scroll with Apple Pencil to select objects and scroll in your document.
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What can be used instead of a stylus?

Pretty much anything wrapped in foil can work as a stylus. A pencil or pen wrapped in foil is probably the simplest example. Just tear off a piece of foil that is about 3-4 inches long. Then roll it onto the pencil leaving about an inch of foil sticking out past the eraser.
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Why can't I use my finger to draw on iPad?

The reason you can't draw on the iPad with a finger is due to a setting regarding Apple Pencil that is enabled by default on most iPads, sometimes even if an Apple Pencil is not used with the device or not currently connected with the device.
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How do you draw with your phone with your fingers?

Create a drawing
  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Keep app .
  2. At the bottom, tap New drawing note .
  3. Start drawing with your fingertip.
  4. To close the drawing, go to the top left and tap Back .
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How can I put digital art on my phone without a pen?

Sketchbook. Sketchbook is a great and simple-to-use option for beginning digital doodlers. It is available on Android and iOS devices, so you can find it in either the Apple or Google Play app stores. After Sketchbook has been installed on your phone, enter the app and begin drawing with your finger on the screen.
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What is Palm support Procreate?

Procreate's palm support is a feature that allows you to rest your palm on your iPad without it leaving marks on your canvas. Palm support is Procreate's version of palm rejection, making it possible to draw with your fingers without your palm and hand getting in the way and leaving marks.
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Does scribble work with finger?

Thanks to Apple Scribble, that is an option. Perfect for scribbling notes or, well, whatever else you want to write, you can use your stylus (or finger) to write on your iPad – and Scribble will transform it into text.
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What is assisted drawing in Procreate?

It's called Assisted Drawing. When you turn on Assisted Drawing in Procreate, whatever you draw on one section of your canvas will be automatically illustrated in other sections to create perfect symmetry. Basically, it's magic! This is what it will look like when you turn on Assisted Drawing.
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Can I do digital art with my finger?

You might already own a tablet, if that's the case, then all you need is a stylus to start making digital art. Of course you could draw with your finger, but that isn't very comfortable and won't feel very intuitive. Finally, what's great about all in one tablets, is that you can take them anywhere.
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Is there an app where you can draw with your finger?

Doodle Buddy is for everyone — from the serious artist to someone just starting out. Draw on your pics or dozens of included backgrounds. Over 1400 stamps :-) to decorate your drawings and pics. Smudge works just like your finger on chalk, but your fingers don't get dirty!
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What works like a finger on a touch screen?

Aluminum. In addition to copper, aluminum is another material that works with capacitive touchscreens. While aluminum isn't as conductive as copper, it's still able to conduct electricity — just like your bare fingers.
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What can I use instead of a stylus for my iPad?

A cotton swab (aka "Q-tip") Aluminum foil. Scissors.
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How do you make a homemade stylus for iPad?

Believe it or not, you can make your own stylus for your iPad or tablet using just a handful of household objects.
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Make your own stylus using a cotton bud or Q-tip
  1. Prepare your materials. ...
  2. Insert cotton bud tip into pen. ...
  3. Reassemble the pen and wrap in foil. ...
  4. Dampen the tip of your stylus.
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How do I use my finger instead of Apple Pencil notability?

How can I write with my fingers or another stylus after using an Apple Pencil?
  1. Open a note.
  2. Tap the Options (3 dots) menu and navigate to Info.
  3. Tap "Disconnect" next to Apple Pencil.
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How do you use finger on iPad?

Set up Touch ID

Tap Settings > Touch ID & Passcode, then enter your passcode. Tap Add a Fingerprint and hold your device as you normally would when touching the Touch ID sensor. Touch the Touch ID sensor with your finger—but don't press—so the device can begin recognizing your fingerprint.
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Can you draw on iPad without Apple Pencil?

You can draw on the iPad without the use of an Apple Pencil by using your finger. If this doesn't work for you, then you'll want to locate settings in your notes app on iPad Pro or iPad Air and then deselect the feature 'Only Draw with Apple Pencil'. This will allow you to draw on the iPad without the Apple Pencil.
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How do you ignore hands in Procreate?

Go to Actions > Prefs > Gesture Controls, then General > Disable Touch actions.
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