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.

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

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Oil pastels are one of those mediums that 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. Real oil pastel textures. Pressure and tilt sensitivity that actually responds the way you'd expect. And blending that works without any smudgy fingers.

This is Vol. 2 — a deeper, more expansive collection built on what I learned making the first set. More variety, more nuance, more ways to push a piece from flat to finished.

Now with full Apple Pencil Pro support, including Barrel Roll.

Instant download. Use them within minutes of purchase.

What's in the Set (31 Brushes)

Blending & Smooth Coverage

→ Smooth Blend Brushes Seamless gradients and soft transitions. Great for backgrounds, skies, and anywhere you want color to flow naturally from one tone to the next.

→ Soft Velvety Brushes A matte, atmospheric quality. These sit closer to the chalky end of oil pastel and are ideal for building mood and softness without harsh edges.

→ Gradient & Overlay Brushes Broad sweeping coverage with a realistic pastel finish. Good for laying in large areas quickly or adding textured overlays on top of finished work.

Texture & Character

→ Rough Edge Brushes Bold, expressive strokes with that characteristic oil pastel drag. These are the ones you reach for when you want a piece to feel alive and loose.

→ Gritty & Grainy Brushes Adds the grit you'd get from pressing a pastel into rough paper. Rich, physical, full of texture.

→ Scratchy & Imperfect Brushes Uneven marks that mimic the natural imperfection of traditional pastel work. Great for adding character and keeping things from looking too digital.

→ Streaky & Dynamic Brushes Built-in movement. Each stroke has energy — ideal for expressive illustrations and anything with a sense of motion.

Detail & Precision

→ Fine Detail Brushes Precise strokes for intricate areas, thin lines, and delicate touches without losing the pastel quality.

→ Pressure-Sensitive Brushes Vary your pressure and the stroke changes with you — light and airy or heavy and saturated, all in the same brush.

→ Highlight & Light Touch Brushes Designed for subtle detail and soft highlights. Low pressure, delicate marks, no color picking required.

Depth & Layering

→ Layered Stroke Brushes Build dimension naturally. These are designed to be stacked — each pass adds depth without muddying the color underneath.

→ Spotlight Brushes Concentrated coverage that builds intensity as you layer. Good for focal points and areas where you want the eye to land.

What Are These Procreate Oil Pastel Brushes Good For?

These brushes work 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 of the real thing. They're especially useful if you:

→ Want a realistic oil pastel look in Procreate without it reading as digital → Work with layered color and need brushes that build naturally without muddying → Love expressive, textured mark-making and want more variety than a basic set offers → Are a student, hobbyist, or professional illustrator working on iPad

Compatibility

→ App: Procreate (iPad only — not compatible with Procreate Pocket, Photoshop, or Illustrator) → Device: All iPad sizes → Stylus: Apple Pencil recommended; full Apple Pencil Pro support including Barrel Roll → File format: .brushset — imports directly into Procreate

Why These Feel Different

I'm a working illustrator. These brushes started with real oil pastels from my studio — scanned, tested, and refined until they had the weight and texture of the actual medium. Vol. 2 came from me pushing further: more brush types, more range, more of what I actually needed when using these in my own client work.

When the tools are right, you stop thinking about the technology and just draw.

Digital Product Details

This is a digital download. Nothing ships. After purchase, you'll receive an instant download link. Because of the nature of digital products, all sales are final — but if you run into any issues with your file, reach out and I'll make it right.

Read the full FAQ before purchasing if you have questions about compatibility or licensing.

Handmade digital assets by Esther Nariyoshi — illustrator, educator, and the person who actually tests these on real client work before selling them to you.

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.