In my own garden design practice, I’m constantly discovering new methods of working with Procreate which allow for a far easier and more fluid workflow. They can be worked on technically or creatively as, for example, when producing a watercolour render of a planting plan.
Technical plans can, of course, be imported from other programmes and then worked on in Procreate. A single click transforms Procreate into a technical drawing tool, locking in vertical, horizontal or isometric lines when working on technical construction drawings with all the precision of conventional CAD. Procreate works in numerous ways to support our work as garden designers. This all happens smoothly and easily, allowing for a fluent, creative workflow, where the user interface is beautifully simple and intuitive. The lightest touch on the vast range of menu options transforms the pencil in one’s hand into a paintbrush, a technical pen or pencil with a near infinite range of colours and textures to choose from. This gives me the freedom of being able to sketch an idea anywhere at any time, and although it might feel just like drawing on a conventional sketchpad, one is constantly connected to a vast resource of computer technology. I work on an iPad Air, small enough to slip into a coat pocket.
It’s this immediacy which completely transforms the feel of digital rendering and frees up a whole range of possibilities, both creative and practical. What I love about it is the fact that it has all of the digital capabilities of Photoshop, with the remarkable advantage of drawing directly onto the screen. We're glad to have caught up with John and learn how his latest design work in Procreate is slotting seamlessly into his CAD workflow, with stunning results.ĭrawing on an iPad in Procreate is a new discovery for me. John Wood is a garden designer, CPD tutor for the Society of Garden Designers and regular contributor of articles and features on CAD, 3D modelling and rendering in landscape and garden design.
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