Flat digital color has a smoothness that gives it away. Speckle is the fastest fix: a little grain across a background, some dust in a shadow, and the surface starts to look printed instead of rendered. These seven brushes lay speckle down as you draw. They're not stamps. Pull a stroke and the texture fills it; go over it again and it gets denser. Instant download.
What's in the Set (7 Brushes)
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Gentle Speckles. Soft, airy dots. Light coverage that adds subtle texture without overwhelming the work.
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Subtle Hints. Even finer. Barely-there texture for a whisper of grain.
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Fast Fine Dust. Quick, fine particles. A dusty, aged quality.
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Drizzle. Scattered, drip-like marks. More organic and irregular than the dust brushes.
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Summer Sky. Varied dot sizes with an open, spacious feel. Distant stars or light spray.
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Shooting Stars. Elongated speckles with directional movement. Energy and motion.
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Dense Speckle. Heavy coverage for bold, visible texture. Backgrounds and grungy effects.
How to Use Them
Work on a separate layer above your color so you can mask or lower the opacity afterward. One pass for a light dusting, three or four for grain you can see from across the room.
What Are These Speckle Brushes Good For?
Editorial illustration, children's books, packaging, anything headed to print where a clean vector look would read as cold. They're especially useful if you:
- Want risograph or screen-print texture without a texture overlay
- Need to break up a large flat area fast
- Add atmosphere (stars, dust, spray) as part of the drawing, not as a filter
Compatibility
- App: Procreate on iPad. Not compatible with Procreate Pocket, Photoshop, or Illustrator
- Device: all iPad sizes
- Stylus: Apple Pencil recommended
- File format: .brushset, imports directly into Procreate
- Delivery: instant download
How to Install
- Download the .brushset file on your iPad
- Tap it, and Procreate opens and imports it automatically
- Find the new set at the top of your Brushes panel
Licensing
Three options at checkout: Personal, Commercial, and Extended. Personal covers practice, personal projects, portfolio pieces, and social media. Commercial adds client work and selling what you make, up to 5,000 units per design. Extended removes the unit cap, for large production runs, fabric collections, or licensing your art to manufacturers. Started with Personal? You can upgrade anytime by paying the difference. Full terms are in the FAQ.
Questions People Ask
Are these stamps?
No. They're drawing brushes. A stamp places one fixed shape per tap; these fill a stroke with speckle and build up when you go over an area. If you want tap-to-place ink splatters, see the Inky Stamp Brushes.
Do they work at any brush size?
Yes. Small sizes give tight grain, large sizes give open spray.
Can I use these brushes in work I sell?
Yes, with the Commercial or Extended license, chosen at checkout. Personal covers your own projects and portfolio.
Do I need an Apple Pencil Pro?
No. Every brush works with any Apple Pencil. Apple Pencil Pro adds barrel roll on the sets that support it.
What if the file won't import?
Email me with your order number. Digital sales are final, but a file that doesn't work is on me, and I'll get you a working one.
Digital product. Instant download, nothing ships. All sales are final, but if a file won't open or a brush won't import, email me and I'll make it right.
About the Artist. Esther Nariyoshi is a published illustrator based in the U.S. Her work draws on the three cultures she has lived in, and the brushes in this store start as real media in her studio.
Handmade digital assets by Esther Nariyoshi