Introducing a new set for the new year, here’s the RisoTex brush set for Procreate.

If you’re looking to recreate the style of risograph printing into their work, this Procreate brush set is a great toolkit. It’s not about transforming your art into something it’s not,, it’s about enhancing it with the quirks and qualities that give riso its cult following. With 30 brushes, each offering a different facet of the riso feel—from grainy textures that hark back to underground zines to overlays that mimic the iconic misregistration effect—there’s a sense of the print shop’s imperfect perfection.

This set isn’t just another tool; it’s a way to bring a piece of print nostalgia into your digital art. It’s for the artist who sees value in the analog charm and wants to replicate it easily on the iPad. The RisoTex brushes are about capturing the spirit of risography, allowing artists to apply it to everything from cool characters to abstract landscapes.

Risograph printing, often dubbed ‘riso,’ is a blend of digital and traditional print methods. Imagine a photocopier fused with screen printing; that’s riso. It’s known for its vibrant colors and a slightly grainy, retro texture, like a vintage comic book. Riso prints have a distinct, layered look, because of the use of soy-based inks and stencils for each color. The charm lies in its quirks like slight misalignments and color variations, giving each print a one-of-a-kind character.