Uploaded February 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
In this video, I share how I digitize my watercolor artwork using a scanner and an iPad with the Procreate app to remove the background from an image. I hope showing how I do it gives you some good starting points to experiment with a workflow yourself. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Time stamps:
00:22 Scanner basics
01:22 Advanced scanner file set-up & process, incl. DPI (resolution) & data type
06:20 Transferring scanned file from computer to iPad
07:34 Remove background from image with Procreate on iPad
17:56 Why even bother?
20:50 End result
Links for tools used:
*Scanner: amzn.to/3OFqHXC
*iPad: amzn.to/3bp71ZA
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
If you enjoyed this video, you might enjoy watching this beginner Procreate tutorial as well:
youtu.be/_pUFkqtA_4Y
I will link the second video I mention at the end of this one as soon as it has been uploaded. Until then, make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it when it goes up:
youtube.com/c/harmonyhardinillustration?sub_confirmation=1
Lastly, if you want a great written summary of DPI & file/data types, I personally found this link very helpful:
contrado.co.uk/blog/scanning-artwork-helpful-hints-tips
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
In this video, I share how I digitize my watercolor artwork using a scanner and an iPad with the Procreate app to remove the background from an image. I hope showing how I do it gives you some good starting points to experiment with a workflow yourself. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask!
Time stamps:
00:22 Scanner basics
01:22 Advanced scanner file set-up & process, incl. DPI (resolution) & data type
06:20 Transferring scanned file from computer to iPad
07:34 Remove background from image with Procreate on iPad
17:56 Why even bother?
20:50 End result
Links for tools used:
*Scanner: amzn.to/3OFqHXC
*iPad: amzn.to/3bp71ZA
Disclaimer: I purchased all these tools with my own money and am recommending them honestly. However, I do use affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. If you buy something through my links, I may get a small share of the sale. The qualified links are marked with an *.
If you enjoyed this video, you might enjoy watching this beginner Procreate tutorial as well:
youtu.be/_pUFkqtA_4Y
I will link the second video I mention at the end of this one as soon as it has been uploaded. Until then, make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss it when it goes up:
youtube.com/c/harmonyhardinillustration?sub_confirmation=1
Lastly, if you want a great written summary of DPI & file/data types, I personally found this link very helpful:
contrado.co.uk/blog/scanning-artwork-helpful-hints-tips
COME SAY HI!
Instagram: instagram.com/harmony.hardin
Website: harmonyhardin.com
I am an illustrator who shares her journey here on YouTube, IG and on my website. I have been on this path since March of 2019, and I learn more every day. I want to share that with you! I LOVE being creative, and learning. I believe in the growth mindset and that though natural talent can make a difference, so can persistence, practice, and enthusiasm.
