FREE BRUSH PACK! The Essential Pro Concept Artist Brush Pack Download

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As a pro Concept Artist, I rely on a small but mighty set of brushes that I can dial up to get the exact effect I want in any given situation. Join me on a quick tour of this awesome free brush pack. I'll show you some techniques and settings to help you get the most out of these.

1. THE ROUND BRUSH

The Round Brush may not be the most exciting brush in my pack, but it’s definitely the most versatile. In fact, it’s the brush that I tend to use the most in my work.

With a simple shortcut (Shift + Bracket Keys), you can instantly adjust its hardness on the fly for different effects—from soft, dreamy, airbrushed tones to precise textures and harder edges.

And with keyboard shortcuts (like pressing 1 for 10% opacity or 6 for 60%), you'll have complete control over your brush strokes, allowing you to create polished artwork at your own pace. You can also adjust flow in the same way by holding down the Shift Key (ex. shift + 1 or Shift + 6).

2. THE PENCIL BRUSH

The Pencil Brush is my go-to for sketching—and it's likely the most useful in this pack. It mimics the feel of a real pencil with its chiseled edge and subtle texture, perfect for adding those fine details that bring your artwork to life.

This brush has a hint of texture applied to it, creating a traditional graphite effect that adds depth and authenticity to your work. (Just be careful that you don’t crank those effects up too high, or it will start to have the opposite effect and make your work appear artificial.)

3. THE SHAPE CARVING BRUSH

The Shape Carving brush is a game-changer for creating dynamic shapes and silhouettes. Whether you're designing characters or landscapes, this brush adds that extra touch of creativity. The hard edge feels a bit like a pallet knife, enabling you to craft thin or wide shapes by adjusting your stroke across the canvas.

What sets this brush apart is its ability to produce unexpected edges, making silhouettes feel more natural and unpredictable.

4. THE TEXTURED BRUSH

The Textured Brush is another really versatile brush, and it’s great for creating foliage, clouds, and organic elements with a natural feel (avoiding an overly digital look).

What you’ll like about this brush is that it will change its behavior based on how high the flow is, giving your work a random and organic feel.

If you set your flow quite low (let’s say 10%) and press lightly, this brush will give you a natural, impressionistic effect with a captivating depth of field.

On the other end of the spectrum, if you set your flow higher (let’s say 80%) this brush mimics an ink brush with an organic texture. It's perfect for creating gritty or textured lines, like a worn armor's edge. Adjusting the smoothing can produce fascinating effects, offering a range of creative possibilities.

5. THE MARKER BRUSH

I really love this brush because it delivers a lot of charm and whimsy to your digital paintings. If you crank up the flow and lean into pressure sensitivity, you can create shapes that resemble the effect of a graphic marker on paper.

I often use this brush for foliage, because it varies my brush strokes and gives a more graphic, shape-driven feel to my work. However, when used as a shape design tool, you can switch on transfer mode to mimic a marker. You can also use this brush for tonal work by turning transfer back on and applying pressure for some bold marks.

What’s really cool is that this brush responds to the direction of your stylus. The direction you paint will affect how the brush tip shape, so it doesn't just paint the same thing over and over again.

6. THE TERRAIN BRUSH

Creating terrain for environment design is insanely easy with this set. You can define an entire Canyon or a valley with farmland with just a few brush strokes - game changer for nature scenes. This brush is set to pressure, and when you control the size you’ll be able to create a ton of depth and scale in your work.

7. THE SMUDGE TOOL

Last but not least, this little Smudge Brush simulates a fan brush and adds even more versatility to your artist’s toolkit. I typically keep its strength high with this brush (around 90+) unless I'm aiming for subtle blending.

This brush will help you create paintings that feel more organic, expressive and interesting—by delivering complexity and texture with just a few brush strokes. It’s painterly effect is perfect for replicating the imperfections in hair or fur.

But when it comes to detailing, keep in mind that less is more. Use it sparingly, focusing on key areas like wisps of hair, to avoid visual overwhelm.