305+ Best Brushes
Explore our collection of Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate brushes. Whether you're crafting detailed illustrations, adding texture to your designs, or creating digital paintings, these brushes offer the versatility and precision you need. Perfect for artists, designers, and creatives looking to expand their digital toolkit.

Geometric Photoshop Overlays (Mask Effects)
This Photoshop overlays kit includes a different style of geometric-style effects. While they are not the best choice for enhancing regular photos, th...

Cloud of Light Photoshop Action
The Cloud of Light Photoshop Action is a distinctive tool designed to elevate your graphic designs. This package comes with unique features such as on...

Artistic Studio Watercolor Toolkit
Artistic Studio comes with a massive collection of all sorts of watercolor vectors, brushes, and designs, including 35 Photoshop brushes featuring wat...

Smoke Clouds Photoshop Action
The Smoke Clouds Photoshop Action is a transformative tool that makes your photos not only visually striking but also cinematic. Action works by wrapp...

Hello Spring Affinity Designer Brushes
With the season of birds and blossoms right around the corner, you’re probably inundated with a lot of spring-themed projects. The Hello Spring ...

69 Watercolor Brushes for Photoshop
This brush pack is perfect for adding texture and a personal touch to your designs using watercolor brush strokes. It includes 69 different brushes in...

Abstract Photoshop Splash Photoshop Brushes
The Abstract Photoshop Splash Brushes pack empowers designers to actualize even their most daring design concepts. This kit, which is perfect for pers...

Light Smoke Waves Photoshop Brushes
Light Smoke Waves is a professionally designed collection of Photoshop smoke brushes that provides an unparalleled amount of customization and functio...

Digital Smooth Flow of Hairs Photoshop Brushes
This collection includes 10 unique Photoshop brushes featuring digital flow-like effects. These are perfect for creating stylish backgrounds and textu...

Procreate Cosmic Space Brushes
Want to make your illustrations look out of this world? Then be sure to download this cosmic space brush pack for Procreate. It includes 10 unique spa...

Japan Watercolor Procreate Brushes
When it comes to watercolor drawings and paintings, Japan is a country that always comes to mind. This is a unique set of Procreate brushes that comes...

Liquid Style Illustrator Brushes
If you’re a fan of retro-style brush designs, this is a must-have bundle for you. It features more than 80 different brushes for illustrator fea...

30 Artistic Photoshop Stamp Brushes
A pack of 30 Photoshop stamp brushes that feature various hand-painted designs based on ink designs. This pack is ideal for adding a unique look to yo...

Bunny Easter Affinity Designer Brushes
This collection of 20 plus stamp brushes is a must-have in any digital artist’s toolkit. The brushes are compatible with Affinity Designer, Proc...

69 Stroke Spray Photoshop Stamp Brushes
The 69 Stroke Spray Photoshop Stamp Brushes pack is an invaluable tool for all graphic artists, regardless of their preferred Photoshop edition. It...

Modern Watercolor Procreate Brushes
Immerse yourself in the world of digital art with the Modern Watercolor Procreate Brushes. These 22 brushes encompass a multitude of styles suitable f...

20 Paint Splatter Textures and Brushes
This bundle also comes with a collection of textures with paint and ink splatter textures featuring hand-made designs. The graphics are available in t...

Dansdesign Gouache Brushes for Procreate
Gouache paint-themed digital art is a popular trend these days. This hand-crafted brush also features an effect that will allow you to craft Gouache-s...

Graphic Beats Stamp Brushes for ProCreate
Graphic Beats is a large collection of stamp brushes for Procreate. This bundle includes more than 300 unique stamp brushes you can use to add stylish...

101 Blob & Spot Spray Shapes
Blobs, spot spray, and drip shapes are all possible when you use this set of Affinity Designer assets. In fact, you get a whopping 101 different effec...

The Retro Comic Book Tool Kit
This pack of Illustrator brushes is made specifically for artists and illustrators who draw in retro and comic themes. The bundle includes 84 unique v...

Artistic Watercolor Procreate Brushes
Unleash your artistic prowess with the Artistic Watercolor Procreate Brushes, a collection of 22 unique and expertly crafted tools specifically design...

Watercolor Texture Brush 1
Unveiling the new Dansdesign’s Watercolor Texture Brush for Procreate, an innovative addition to the graphic designing world. Created in respons...

Violet Vibes Graphic Art Kit for Affinity Designer
Another big collection of watercolor and ink brushes and design elements. This one includes 33 watercolor objects such as strokes, drips, swashes, as ...

Watercolor Lines and Photoshop Splash Brushes
Venture into a world of boundless creativity with our Watercolor Lines and Photoshop Splash Brushes. Let these tools be the catalyst to realizing your...

Watercolor Texture Brush 2
The Dans Watercolor Texture Brush for Procreate is the perfect tool for artists seeking to create stunning digital illustrations. These brushes enhanc...

Graffiti Brushes No.2
Meet our newest release, Graffiti Brushes No.2 – bridging the gap between traditional spray can art and digital design. We’ve combined our...

Incredibly Fluffy Procreate Brushes
Introducing the 30 Incredibly Fluffy Procreate Brushes set, your ticket to realistic fur illustrations with ease. Covering an array of styles, these b...

Hairstyle Brush for Procreate
Unlock the limitless potential of your iPad with the Hairstyle Brush for Procreate. Crafted for seasoned artists and beginners alike, these tools offe...

Colter Watercolor Brushes
The Procreate Colter Brush Watercolor set is artistry, conveniently packed for iOS users. The revolutionary creation is strictly compatible with the P...

Urban Spray Brushes for Photoshop
Attack your design projects in a brand new way with the Urban Spray Brushes for Photoshop and Procreate. Best suited for posters, collages, greetings ...

Fantasy Clouds Photoshop Action
Create dreamy visual landscapes in minutes using the Fantasy Clouds Adobe Photoshop Action. This dynamic tool lets you transform regular pictures into...

Aquarelle Watercolor Brushes
The Aquarelle Watercolor: Procreate Brushes are an artist’s footpath to a breathtakingly picturesque experience. Whether you’re fashioning...

Stamp Hair Brushes for Procreate
These Stamp Hair Brushes for Procreate are a game-changer for digital artists seeking the perfect hairstyle for their characters. The pack provides fo...
FAQs About Brushes
What are brushes used for in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate?
Graphic design brushes are powerful tools used in digital art programs like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate. They serve a multitude of functions, ranging from creating textures and patterns to fine-tuning details in illustrations or designs. Brushes can emulate the effects of physical media, such as oil paint, watercolor, pencil, chalk, and much more, making them versatile assets in any graphic designer's toolkit.
These brushes not only help in applying color or effects, but also play a significant role in the overall aesthetic of the artwork. They can mimic real-world art styles, create complex forms and shapes, or add depth and dimension to your design. They provide a much more natural and dynamic feel to the design process, bridging the gap between traditional and digital art.
How can I create my own brushes in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate?
In Photoshop and Illustrator, creating custom brushes involves selecting an object or pattern and defining it as a brush preset. In Photoshop, you can create a brush from any image or texture, just by selecting it and using the 'Define Brush Preset' command. Illustrator, on the other hand, allows you to create more vector-oriented brushes like scatter, art, pattern, or bristle brushes.
Procreate also supports custom brush creation. You can create a new brush by opening the brush library, tapping the "+" button, and adjusting the settings as needed. You can experiment with different shapes, grain sources, and dynamics to achieve the desired effect. Creating your own brushes can significantly enhance your workflow and allow for more personal and unique results in your projects.
How do I import brushes into Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate?
Importing brushes in Photoshop or Illustrator is quite straightforward. In both programs, go to the Brushes panel, click on the options icon (four horizontal lines in the upper right), and select 'Import Brushes' or 'Load Brushes.' Then, simply navigate to the brush file you want to import. These files typically end in .abr for Photoshop and .ai for Illustrator.
In Procreate, the brush import process is also simple. Go to the brushes menu, tap the '+' button to open a new brush, then tap 'Import' at the top right. This allows you to navigate your files and select the desired brush file. Procreate supports .brush and .brushset files.
Can I use the same brushes across Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate?
While Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate all utilize brushes, they don't inherently support the same brush files due to their differing functionalities. Photoshop mainly works with pixel-based raster images, Illustrator with vector graphics, and Procreate, being an iPad application, has its own brush format optimized for its interface and tools. Each program has its own unique way of interpreting brush strokes and effects, which results in compatibility issues when trying to use the same brush files across the platforms.
However, there are workarounds available, including third-party tools and manual techniques, to convert or adapt brushes from one format to another. For example, you could potentially take a Photoshop brush, use it to create a pattern, and then import that pattern into Illustrator. But remember, the results may vary, and the conversion may not perfectly capture the original brush's characteristics.
What's the difference between using brushes in Photoshop, Illustrator, and Procreate?
The main difference between using brushes in these programs lies in their core functionality and targeted user base. Photoshop brushes are pixel-based and are primarily used for photo editing, digital painting, and raster graphics. They're flexible, allowing for a broad range of effects from complex textures to fine details. Illustrator brushes, being vector-based, are excellent for creating scalable graphics with clean, precise lines, and are often used in logo design, typography, and other graphic design tasks.
Procreate, an iPad app, is designed with a touch interface in mind. Its brushes, like Photoshop's, are pixel-based, but Procreate also includes a unique brush engine that allows for extensive customization. The app is user-friendly, making it popular among beginners, hobbyists, as well as professionals for digital sketching, painting, and illustration on the go. Overall, the choice between these programs often depends on the specific needs of your project and your preferred working method.