Midcentury Magic Brush Set for Procreate: Complete Walkthrough
This collection has been over a year in the making, and I'm thrilled to finally share it with you. With around 120 brushes organized into five distinct categories, this set captures the playful energy of midcentury modern design while giving you complete creative freedom.
These brushes aren't built for following formulas or strict illustration, they're designed for experimentation and play. Whether you love the retro aesthetic or just want unique pattern and texture tools for any kind of project, this collection offers something special.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Overview of brush categories
01:55 Color Palettes
02:29 It's not just for Midcentury
02:46 Abstract Shape Stamps
03:25 Dots and Lines
06:44 Botanicals
07:59 Patterns
14:45 Halftones
18:17 Textures
19:54 Conclusion
You'll learn about:
How the 120+ brushes are organized across five categories
Pressure sensitive patterns that create dynamic, varied effects
Building layered compositions with dots, lines, and botanical elements
Using halftones for shading and adding dimension
Adding subtle handmade textures for depth
What's Included:
This isn't your typical illustration brush set. The Midcentury Magic collection focuses on geometric shapes, retro patterns, and playful design elements that work beautifully together. You'll find everything from simple dotted lines to complex patterns like chevrons, pinwheels, and mod scales, all with built in pressure sensitivity where it makes sense.
The set also includes three curated color palettes (Mid-Century Magic, Pop Art, and Bauhaus) to help you get started, though you're completely free to use any colors you love. I've also included my free Abstract Shape Stamps set in your download for extra creative possibilities.
Brush Categories:
Dots & Lines: Dotted lines, multi lines, and geometric elements with streamline for smooth drawing
Botanicals: Stylized leaf shapes with that retro design aesthetic
Patterns: Pressure sensitive patterns from basic dots and squares to complex designs like houndstooth, chevrons, and flowers
Halftones: Traditional halftone brushes for shading and dimension
Textures: Subtle grainy effects for adding handmade character
Links:
Midcentury Magic Brush Set → https://alainajensen.com/b/midcentury...
Free Resource Library → https://alainajensen.com/b/free
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I'm Alaina, a digital artist and Procreate brush creator based in the UK. I create tools and tutorials that help creative people overcome perfectionism and find joy in the process. My brushes are designed to be little doorways into play and exploration. Subscribe for more Procreate tutorials, brush previews, and creative inspiration.
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