Colorful illustration of a landscape with "Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2" text in white, flanked by two yellow pencils on the top, and a black and pink emblem above the text, showcasing realistic textures created with Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brushes | 31-Pack Vol. 2

Image showing two brown scribbles: one on the left and a similar one inside a white circle on the right. The word "SPOTLIGHT" is at the top center between two yellow pencils. Background is blue graph paper, highlighting realistic textures created with Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

A sketch of a green wavy line under the text "IN ACTION - REALISTIC TEXTURE" on a blue grid background, featuring a yellow pencil in the top left and bottom right corners, created using Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

A digital poster with text "IN ACTION" at the top, showcasing pink brushstroke art labeled "REALISTIC TEXTURE." The piece highlights the use of Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio. Credits at the bottom read "ILLUSTRATION BY Esther Niszpki." Two pencils frame the image.

Illustration displaying a swatch of realistic texture in green, labeled "Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2," with text "In Action" at the top and "Illustration by Esther Nariyoshi" at the bottom, achieved using Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

A graphic labeled "Swatches" displays five lines of varying thicknesses of dark blue on separate layers named "Single Layer." Between two pencils on a grid background, the lines exhibit realistic textures achieved using Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

Graph paper background with two yellow pencils at the top, "SWATCHES" text in the middle, and five blue shaded brush stroke swatches labeled "SINGLE LAYER" on the left, created using realistic textures from Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

A grid background with pencils at the top corners frames five blue textured brush strokes labeled "Single Layer" under a "Swatches" heading. Each stroke, resembling realistic textures created by Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 from Esther Nariyoshi Studio, features varying levels of texture and density.

Image showing four horizontal paint swatches labeled "SINGLE LAYER" next to a label reading "SWATCHES" at the top. A pencil icon is placed at both the top left and top right corners of the image, highlighting realistic textures achievable with Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

Image showing five swatches with double-layered colors, labeled "SWATCHES" at the top, flanked by drawings of pencils. Vertical text on the left reads "DOUBLE LAYER." Blue grid background. The swatches exhibit realistic textures created using Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

Image displaying five horizontal brushstroke swatches labeled "Double Layer" with varying textures and colors, created using Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 by Esther Nariyoshi Studio, situated between two yellow pencils on a gridded blue background.

Image showcasing five artistic swatches labeled "Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2" by Esther Nariyoshi Studio, each blending orange and grayish-blue colors with varying intensity, created using realistic textures and digital brushes. These swatches are placed between two pencils on a blue grid pattern background.

Five swatches labeled "Double Layer" showcase orange and blue lines on a grid background, topped with "Swatches" flanked by two pencils. The realistic textures resemble those you can achieve using Realistic Oil Pastel Procreate Brush 25-Pack Vol. 2 from Esther Nariyoshi Studio.

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Oil pastels feel immediately expressive: waxy, saturated, a little unpredictable. They blend beautifully but they also have drag and texture and a certain resistance that makes every stroke feel deliberate. This set brings all of that into Procreate. 31 brushes built from real oil pastels, with pressure and tilt that respond the way you'd expect, and blending that works without smudgy fingers. This is Vol. 2, the deeper collection built on what I learned making the first set. Instant download.

What's in the Set (31 Brushes)

Blending and smooth coverage

Smooth Blend Brushes. Seamless gradients and soft transitions. For backgrounds, skies, and anywhere color should flow from one tone to the next.
Soft Velvety Brushes. Matte and atmospheric, closer to the chalky end of oil pastel. For building mood without harsh edges.
Gradient and Overlay Brushes. Broad, sweeping coverage with a realistic pastel finish. For laying in large areas or adding textured overlays.

Texture and character

Rough Edge Brushes. Bold, expressive strokes with that characteristic oil pastel drag.
Gritty and Grainy Brushes. The grit you'd get from pressing a pastel into rough paper.
Scratchy and Imperfect Brushes. Uneven marks that keep things from looking too digital.
Streaky and Dynamic Brushes. Built-in movement for expressive illustrations.

Detail and precision

Fine Detail Brushes. Precise strokes for intricate areas without losing the pastel quality.
Pressure-Sensitive Brushes. Light and airy or heavy and saturated, all in the same brush.
Highlight and Light Touch Brushes. Subtle detail and soft highlights with no color picking.

Depth and layering

Layered Stroke Brushes. Designed to be stacked. Each pass adds depth without muddying the color underneath.
Spotlight Brushes. Concentrated coverage that builds intensity as you layer. For focal points.

What Are These Oil Pastel Brushes Good For?

Illustration, landscape art, editorial work, children's books, mixed media, and any project where you want the richness of oil pastel without the mess. They're especially useful if you:

Want a realistic oil pastel look in Procreate
Work with layered color and need brushes that build without muddying
Want more variety than a basic set offers

Vol. 1 or Vol. 2?

Vol. 1 is 9 brushes, the essentials, and the one I'd hand a beginner. Vol. 2 is 31 brushes and goes wider: more blending options, more textured surfaces, highlight and layering brushes that Vol. 1 doesn't have. If you're new to oil pastel brushes and want the essentials only, see Oil Pastel Vol. 1.

Compatibility

App: Procreate on iPad. Not compatible with Procreate Pocket, Photoshop, or Illustrator
Device: all iPad sizes
Stylus: Apple Pencil recommended; Apple Pencil Pro barrel roll supported
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

I own Vol. 1. Is Vol. 2 worth it?

Yes if you use oil pastel brushes regularly. The biggest additions are the smooth-blend and soft-velvety brushes, and the layered-stroke brushes that build depth without muddying the color underneath.

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 these blend like real oil pastels?

They blend on the layer as you draw, no smudge tool needed. The Smooth Blend brushes give clean gradients; the Rough Edge and Gritty brushes keep the drag and texture that make oil pastel look like oil pastel.

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

FAQs

It's meaningfully different. Vol. 1 is a tight 9-brush set built around core oil pastel behaviors — your everyday workhorses. Vol. 2 was built from what was missing in Vol. 1: more expressive mark-making options, more blending tools, more finishing and glazing brushes, and the Spotlight brushes that build intensity as you layer. If Vol. 1 covers the essentials, Vol. 2 covers everything you reach for when a piece needs more depth and variety.

They blend. The Smooth Blend and Soft Velvety brushes are specifically designed for seamless color transitions — you can work wet-into-wet style by layering strokes and building soft gradients. The Gradient and Overlay brushes add another layer of blending control for large background areas. It's not the same as smearing with your finger on real paper, but the color mixing behavior is close enough that the results read as genuinely blended rather than digitally stacked.

The brushes are grouped by what they do — blending, texture, detail, layering, finishing — so you're not scrolling through 31 identical-looking options. In practice most artists settle into 6 to 8 brushes they use regularly and reach for the others when a specific piece calls for it. Having the full range available means you're never stuck trying to make one brush do something it wasn't designed for.

Yes — they're particularly well suited for both. The Smooth Blend and Gradient brushes handle skies and backgrounds naturally. The Rough Edge and Streaky brushes add the kind of expressive mark-making that works well for foliage, grass, and organic forms. The Scratchy and Imperfect brushes give botanicals that hand-drawn quality that makes them feel studied rather than digital.

The difference is in the source material and how the brushes behave under pressure. These were built from scanned real oil pastels — the wax drag, the pigment buildup, the way color shifts inside a single stroke — none of that comes from a textured canvas overlay on a generic round brush. The Spotlight brushes that deepen with layering and the pressure-sensitive variation built into each brush are behaviors that come from how real oil pastels actually work, not from a filter applied on top.