iPad Pro auto dims and brightens when using Procreate

In running your iPad at maximum screen brightness for an extended period - in particular when running CPU/GPU intensive Apps such as Procreate - it is very likely that your iPad’s thermal management is doing its job in trying to protect your iPad and its battery from thermal damage.

In using your iPad in the way that you describe, the internal temperature of your iPad may become too hot to safely sustain the screen brightness and processor load. In such circumstances you can expect to see the iPad screen dim and/or CPU performance be reduced until the internal temperature drops.

If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch gets too hot or too cold - Apple Support

The alternative explanations are either an issue with software Apps, or the iPad itself. If your iPad is not operating as expected, begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

If the problem persists after performing the restart, it may be necessary to reset your iPad settings. While this reset will not cause any loss of data, as a precaution, it is always wise to ensure that you have a current iCloud or iTunes backup before performing the reset:

How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

When you are happy to proceed, you can perform the reset from iPad settings:

Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Reset > Reset All Settings

If the problem still doesn’t clear, the next step is to reset the iPad to factory settings:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings - Apple Support

Otherwise, you would be best advised to seek assistance directly from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044

You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where you will be able to demonstrate the problem to the technicians and have your iPad tested and assessed:

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple