Flipping your canvas in Procreate is a quick way to get a fresh perspective on your artwork, helping you spot mistakes or areas that need improvement. The primary method involves using the Canvas actions menu.
To flip your canvas in Procreate, follow these simple steps:
Steps to Flip Your Canvas
You can easily flip your canvas either horizontally or vertically through the Actions menu.
- Access Actions: Tap the Actions icon (wrench icon) in the top-left corner of your screen.
- Go to Canvas: In the Actions menu that pops up, tap on the Canvas option.
- Flip: Under the Canvas settings, you will see the options:
- Flip canvas horizontally: Tapping this will mirror your canvas from left to right.
- Flip canvas vertically: Tapping this will mirror your canvas from top to bottom.
Reference Information: Based on the provided reference, you would Tap Actions > Canvas > Flip canvas horizontally or Flip canvas vertically. Your canvas will flip along the horizontal (side to side) or vertical (up and down) axis.
Using the QuickMenu
The reference also mentions that you can flip your canvas from the QuickMenu. The QuickMenu is a customizable radial menu that allows you to assign frequently used actions for quick access. If you have set up QuickMenu to include "Flip Horizontal" or "Flip Vertical," you can trigger it using your assigned gesture (e.g., a touch-and-hold gesture) and select the flip action directly from there.
Why Flip Your Canvas?
- Spot Errors: Flipping helps you see your artwork from a different angle, making proportion issues, symmetry errors, or unbalanced compositions more apparent.
- Fresh Perspective: It breaks the visual habit you develop while working on an image for an extended period.
- Checking Symmetry: Essential for symmetrical drawings or designs.
Flipping doesn't alter the actual drawing data; it just changes how you view it on screen. You can flip back and forth as many times as you like.
