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1. I'm sorry if this isn't the right place to ask but how to make that greyish brush to an icon? is it some texture or can you do it by basic brushes?
2. how I could get that kind of coloring? it's not really vibrant/contrasted but it's very clear and colorful.

both icons are made by xtatiq and I use psp7.
thank you!