3 FREE Painting & Inking Mini Brush Set for Procreate

Description

A Curated Gem for Expressive Illustration

I stumbled upon this little treasure while exploring Manero’s #Brushtober 2025 challenge — and immediately knew it belonged in the Brushonic collection. This free mini set isn’t just a teaser; it’s a complete creative toolkit distilled into three perfectly tuned brushes that respond to your pressure, angle, and rhythm like real media.

First Impressions: The Feel & Texture

Each brush carries its own personality.
The painterly brush feels alive — its color dynamics dance with every stroke, creating expressive shifts that make digital paint feel almost physical. The sketching and inking brush adds a cinematic screentone texture that’s sharp yet nuanced, with subtle variations in hue for a tactile, printed effect. And the wet textured brush? It glides and blends like watercolor on toothy paper — soft when needed, powerful when pushed.
Together, they form a compact trio that feels handcrafted for those who crave organic imperfection.

Where This Brush Set Shines

• Perfect for illustrators who love expressive, pressure-sensitive control.
• Great for sketching and line work with subtle texture variation.
• Ideal for concept art and digital painting where you want brushstrokes to show character.
• Adds warmth and realism to portrait, fantasy, or editorial artwork.
• A wonderful entry point into Manero’s full #Brushtober 2025 collection of 31 unique brushes.

About the Creator & How to Download

This mini set comes from Ittai Manero, an artist celebrated for turning digital brushes into painterly instruments full of life. You can grab it for free on his Gumroad page — just enter “0” or any amount you’d like to tip in appreciation of his craft.
Simply click “Add to Cart”, download the .brushset files, and import them into Procreate 5.4 or above.

If you fall in love with these, I highly recommend exploring his full Brushtober 2025 Brush Set — it’s a masterclass in expressive brush design.

FAQs

Q1: Are these brushes compatible with my version of Procreate?
Yes — they work with Procreate 5.4 and above. Older versions may not support some dynamic features like color variation or Apple Pencil Pro tilt.

Q2: What’s included in the download?
You’ll receive 3 custom Procreate brushes and a 62-page PDF artbook showcasing all 31 brushes and artworks from the Brushtober 2025 event.

Q3: Can I use these brushes for commercial artwork?
Yes — as with most Gumroad freebies, you can use them in personal and professional projects. Attribution is appreciated but not required.

Q4: How can I support the artist?
Simply enter a small amount when downloading on Gumroad — it helps the artist continue creating amazing tools for the community.