Procreate Colored Pencils Brush Set

Sometimes you don't need twenty brushes. You need four really good ones.

This is the essential set — four Procreate colored pencil brushes that cover the core behaviors of the real medium. Smooth layering, natural shading, highlights, tilt response. Built from actual colored pencils in my studio, not generic procedural textures.

If you're new to natural media brushes in Procreate, or you just want to try before committing to a larger pack, this is a great place to start.

Creamy Pencil — Smooth, rich strokes with full color payoff. Your everyday workhorse for linework, filling areas, and anything that needs a confident, reliable mark.

Shader Pencil — Builds color with each pass, the way real colored pencil does when you're working up a shadow. Layer over the same area and watch the tone deepen naturally.

Highlighter Pencil — Lifts brightness in a second pass without switching colors or jumping between layers. Just draw over your work to pull out the light.

Tilt Shader — Tilt your Apple Pencil to shade, exactly like you would on paper. Light touch for light values, more tilt for richer, deeper shadows.

What Are These Good For?

Trying realistic colored pencil brushes before investing in a larger set

A simple, curated toolkit without decision fatigue

Beginners or students looking for a focused starting point

Artists who just need the colored pencil essentials

These 4 brushes are included in the Pencil Work 20-Pack, which adds 16 more brushes covering pattern overlays, specialty shaders, and more. Start here if you want to test the feel first — upgrade when you're ready.

App: Procreate (iPad only — not compatible with Procreate Pocket, Photoshop, or Illustrator)

Device: All iPad sizes

Stylus: Apple Pencil recommended; tilt functionality requires Apple Pencil

File format: .brushset — imports directly into Procreate

Instant download. Nothing ships. All sales are final — but if you have any issues with your file, reach out and I'll make it right.

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

What you get:

1. These 4 brushes are included in the Pencil Work 20-Pack, which adds 16 more brushes covering pattern overlays, specialty shaders, and more.