As a CG artist, everything about your tools, from the brushes to your photo references, is essential to pulling off a digital masterpiece. Here, we’re going to focus on the best CG brushes to add to your collection. 

Procreate Watercolor Brushes + Paper Textures

This brush pack consists of 50 unique watercolor brushes among hundreds that were tested. The set also equips you with multiple watercolor tutorials and techniques.

The Details

The brush set includes:

• 24 watercolor brushes for Procreate, which includes 3 ink brushes
• 26 watercolor stamp brushes for Procreate
• 1 hour demo video
• Photoshop file of the layered sample drawing
• JPEG of the sample drawing
• 40 paper textures in both low and high resolution

What the Reviews Say

With 4.9 stars out of 5, this brush set has become what many artists have said to be some of their all-time favorites. While some have critiqued the lack of variety in the brush sizes, as this depends on the canvas size you use, the majority of customers are more than satisfied.

Oils Brush Pack v5 for PROCREATE 5.2 and Later

This diverse brush set, which includes 12 files in total, will give you everything you need whether you’re a beginner or more experienced in the medium of digital oil paint.

The Details

This brush pack contains:

• The latest version of the oil brush set
• 2 previous versions of the oil brush set
• 7 bonus paper textures
• Addon 3D canvas for both old and new iPads

What the Reviews Say

Reviews for this brush pack unanimously agree that the investment is worth it. Generally, customers are saying that the brushes provide everything they need in Procreate, including adding texture to their artwork.

Trent's 2019 Photoshop Brushes

Certain brushes cater to specific mediums, others accommodate particular techniques. This brush pack will help you master the style of Trent Kaniuga, a famous concept designer who has worked on heavy hitters such as Fortnight, World of Warcraft, League of Legends, and many more.

The Details

This brush set includes:

• Photoshop CS5 Brush Set
• Video tutorial covering how to use the provided brushes as well as how to create your own
• Gradients for gradient maps

What the Reviews Say

With an average rating of 5 stars, Trent’s brushes, as well as his tutorials, are known for being top-of-the-line. Customers are raving that the brushes get them one step closer to Trent’s well-regarded aesthetic.

Note: the brush pack only works in Photoshop CS4 and after, so be sure to check that you have a compatible version before purchasing.

MACALABS_Sketching Photoshop Brushes

This minimal brush kit is perfect for intense sketching sessions. Now compatible with Photoshop Procreate, CLipStudio Paint, and other programs, it offers a diverse range of techniques with just a few brushes.

The Details

The brush pack contains:

• Ink fineliner brush
• Ink Sumi brush
• Ink ballpoint brush
• Graphite HB pencil
• Both .tpl and .abr

What the Reviews Say

Mentioned by digital art world legend Loish, this particular brush kit is on many artists’ radar as one of the best out there for sketching. With 4.8 out of 5 stars, customers agree that the quality is impeccable and hard to beat.

Ghibli Inspired Brushes for Photoshop & Procreate

This stylized brush set comes with over 100 brushes and is compatible with both Photoshop and Procreate. These brushes will give you everything you need to emulate Studio Ghibli’s iconic style.

The Details

This brush kit includes:

• 128 custom brushes for Photoshop (.abr) and Procreate (.brushset)
• 1 hour and 45 minute voiceover video demo in Photoshop and 10 minute Procreate timelapse process video without audio
• High resolution JPEG file of artwork from Photoshop video tutorial
• High resolution JPEG file of artwork from Procreate process video
• 4K Wallpaper of bonus high resolution JPEG file of Kobie Shrine painting using brushes

What the Reviews Say

The resultant artwork speaks for themselves—pieces made with these brushes perfectly capture the Ghibli spirit. Artists using these brushes say that they’re easy to use and render beautiful results! 

Pro Tip: Unlike some brush packs, these brushes can be used for both personal and commercial use, so make sure to take advantage of them!