Grow your audience Through Free + Create
First-time contributors gained an average of 1,600 new email subscribers during Free + Create Winter 2026.
Free + Create is a curated Procreate freebie event where artists share a creative resource, grow their email lists, and connect with new audiences.
By the Numbers
Real results from the first two rounds of Free + Create
2
Successful rounds
15
procreate artists featured
18
creative KITs shared
6700+
artists reached during event week
First-time contributors gained an average of 1,600 new email subscribers during Winter 2026.
Returning contributors gained an average of 800 new email subscribers.
What You’ll Share
You don’t need to create a brand-new product for Free + Create.
Your freebie simply needs to include commercial-use permission and a short teaching element (PDF or video) to help participants get started.
Examples include Procreate brushes, texture packs, digital collage elements, color palettes, templates and mini kits.
After the event, you’re free to sell the resource as a paid product if you choose.
What Contributors are Saying
Free + Create is a collaborative event where Procreate artists share tools and creative resources with the community.
New contributors typically welcome around 1,000–1,700 new subscribers during the event, while connecting with fellow artists and reaching new audiences.
Dawn Nicole Designs
“Between swipe copy, templates, and clear communication around the timeline, expectations, and updates, everything was super easy from a contributor standpoint. I wouldn’t hesitate to take part in any event Kelley is organizing.”
Adeline-Julie Bee
“During the event I welcomed around 1,600 new people to my newsletter and about 150 new followers on Instagram. More than the numbers, I loved connecting with fellow artists and the creative community.”
Lisa McKenna
“Free + Create was an incredibly well-run event from beginning to end. Everything was clearly outlined, deadlines were realistic, and I felt fully supported throughout the process. The event created real value for both artists and the creative community. I’d absolutely participate again.”
Kelli Mitchell, Pink Lemonade Company
“Being part of Free + Create was so fun. Kelley made the process very easy and the organization of the event was excellent. I gained about 1,000 email subscribers for very little work on my end.”
Meet Recent Contributors
15 Procreate artists have participated across past events.
Adeline-Julie Bee 
Alaina Jensen 
Claire Makes Things 
Cristin April Frey, Cristin AF Designs Dawn Nicole, Dawn Nicole Designs 
Delores Naskrent 
Drew Steinbrecher 
Jennifer Nichols 
Jennifer Veguilla-Lezan 
Katie Simmons, Perch Handmade 
Kelley Bren Burke Kelli Mitchell, Pink Lemonade Company 
Lisa McKenna, Rebel Art Lab 
Nicki Fitz-Gerald 
Silvia Ospina
A Note From Kelley
Free + Create exists to connect artists and spark creativity through generosity.
Each round brings together Procreate artists who share high-quality resources with commercial-use permission.
Contributors grow their email lists, connect with new audiences, and build meaningful relationships with fellow artists. Participants discover new tools, teachers, and creative momentum.
At its core, Free + Create is about building something sustainable: community, connection, and an email list that supports your work long term.
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