Pastel Dreams Affinity Brushes
We deeply admire the profound work of concept artists, illustrators, game designers, and creative enthusiasts, so with Pastel Dreams, we aimed to create the ultimate toolbox to meet their needs down to the last stroke.
We deeply admire the profound work of concept artists, illustrators, game designers, and creative enthusiasts, so with Pastel Dreams, we aimed to create the ultimate toolbox to meet their needs down to the last stroke.
We deeply admire the profound work of concept artists, illustrators, game designers, and creative enthusiasts, so with Pastel Dreams, we aimed to create the ultimate toolbox to meet their needs down to the last stroke.
About the product
The airiness of pastels should not be confined to the stereotype of classic art. To break that mold, we’ve left the Rococo, Impressionist, and Post-Impressionist legacies behind and shifted towards the newly-iconic visuals of RPGs visuals.
You've already seen the impressive manga & anime brush toolboxes created in collab with Kristina Vorotnikova. But this time, we wanted to design brushes that live on the edge between functionality, fantasy aesthetics, and textural realism. Brushes that would cover as many projects as possible while remaining a stand-out piece in any illustrator's toolkit. And this is exactly what the Pastel Dreams series has become. It includes 18 brushes that vary in textural effects, from fine lines to bold, textured marks. They precisely emulate the real-life experience of drawing with pastels, allowing for smooth blending and layering, intense coloring, and experimentation with opacity levels.
Art of the Pastel Dreams
Our inspiration came from the aesthetics of open world games and animated films, which open up the most magnificent landscapes. We weren't sure if those scenes were actually drawn with pastels or any other medium, but we loved the idea of bringing chalky softness to modern, tech-driven projects. As a result, Pastel Dreams shines with versatility: concept art, game art & design, character design, backgrounds — not to mention personal projects and commercial uses like prints or apparel design. And while the brushes lend themselves to fantasy themes, their possibilities extend far beyond. You can use them to create portraits, landscapes, or anything else, from anime to realism and abstract art.
Check the promo video on our YouTube channel, and learn more about the process from the Gallery.
More Details
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Pastel brushes mimic the look and feel of traditional pastels, capturing their soft, chalky texture and blending capabilities. In the Pastel Dreams collection, each brush replicates different pastel effects, from fine lines to rich, textured strokes, perfect for bringing a natural, hand-drawn quality to digital art.
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They’re ideal for adding texture and depth to illustrations, creating dreamy landscapes, soft character designs, and detailed backgrounds. With their ability to layer and blend, pastel brushes are also perfect for concept art, game art, and any piece where you want a soft, natural aesthetic.
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Drawing with pastels offers soft textures, easy blending, and the ability to create both bold and delicate marks. The Pastel Dreams brushes emulate these qualities digitally, allowing for smooth transitions, layered colors, and varied opacity. You can build intensity with each stroke or keep it light and airy, just as you would with real pastels.
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You’ll need a drawing tablet or a device that supports stylus input, as well as digital art software like Procreate, Photoshop, etc. Plus, a variety of brushes and a pressure-sensitive stylus for nuanced control over brush textures.
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Please refer to the dedicated product guidelines page for text and video instructions.
File size: 230 MB
Compatibility: Affinity Designer 2.3 and newer
18 Pastel Brushes
Color Palette
Vector Brushes
