Layers let you stack image elements on top of each other. They let you paint objects that overlap without altering work you’ve already done. Plus you can move, edit, recolor and delete elements with total creative freedom.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
In this regard, what is the purpose of using layers in digital art? Layers are an essential digital feature of image editing software. They are like stacked sheets of transparent paper. Using layers to overlap each other gives depth to an illustration. Some artists will use 7~8 layers on a character’s eyes alone!<\/p>\n
Beside above, how many layers do I need in Procreate? I usually work with a DPI no lower than 300 and canvas size no less than 3000-4000px. I also like to draw different illustration elements on separate layers (because it is easier to fix a drawing that way afterward), so I easily use anywhere from 25 to 35 layers per illustration.<\/p>\n
Subsequently, what are the different layers in Procreate? By default, in a New Document, you’ll see two layers: Layer 1 and Background Color. Note that your selected layer is highlighted in blue. We can create a New Layer by tapping the Plus Sign in our Layers Menu.<\/p>\n
Amazingly, what happens when you merge layers on Procreate? Merge Down combines the active layer with the layer directly below it. The two layers become a single layer, and are no longer editable as separate objects. In the Layers panel, tap a layer to bring up Layer Options, then tap Merge Down.<\/p>\n