Pastel & Chalk Procreate Brushes
Updated July 2026
Pastel and chalk Procreate brushes for iPad: soft pastel, oil pastel, chalk. Free & premium downloads.
Brusher's pastel chalk Procreate brushes are being crafted now — meanwhile browse the full catalogue and free starter packs, all one-tap .brushset installs on iPad.
Pastel and chalk Procreate brushes recreate the soft, dusty, matte beauty of dry media — the velvety blend of soft pastels, the grainy drag of chalk, the waxy richness of oil pastels. These brushes carry authentic powder texture and pick up the tooth of the paper, so pastel portraits, chalk lettering and soft, dreamy illustration feel genuinely hand-made on the iPad.
The collection covers soft-pastel blenders, textured chalk sticks, oil-pastel brushes with waxy body, and smudge tools for that classic pastel blend. It's ideal for portraits, still life, expressive colour work and hand-drawn chalkboard styles.
Pastel & Chalk Procreate Brushes
Fresh pastel chalk packs are on the way
We're crafting new brushes for this style. Meanwhile, explore our full Procreate catalog or grab some free brushes.
More brush packs in the app
The site is still filling up — the Brusher app already has the complete 250+ set library, with more pastel chalk packs, all one-tap installs into Procreate.
Pastel & Chalk styles
Working with soft dry media
Pastel and chalk are all about layering pigment and letting texture show. Build colour in loose, overlapping strokes rather than solid fills, and let the paper grain break through — that visible tooth is the whole charm of the medium. Blend with a finger or a soft smudge brush, but stop before it goes flat; a little grain keeps it looking like chalk, not airbrush.
Soft pastels blend readily and suit dreamy, atmospheric work; oil pastels are waxier and hold their marks for bolder, more textured pieces. Work on a toned, textured background — pastel sings against a mid-tone paper — and add a paper texture beneath to complete the effect.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between soft pastel and oil pastel?+
Soft (chalk) pastels are dry, powdery and blend easily for smooth, atmospheric work. Oil pastels are waxy and buttery, holding their strokes for bolder, more textured marks that resist blending. Soft pastels suit dreamy portraits; oil pastels suit expressive, impasto-like colour.
What are the best chalk brushes for sketching?+
A textured chalk stick with visible grain is ideal — it drags across the paper tooth like real chalk and builds value through layered strokes. Use it loosely for quick tonal sketches, letting the grain show rather than pressing for solid coverage.
How do I layer pastels in Procreate?+
Build colour in loose, overlapping strokes and let the paper grain break through, then blend gently with a soft smudge brush — but stop before it goes flat. Working light to dark on a toned, textured background keeps the layers looking like genuine chalk pastel.