Brusher

Overview

Brusher is a digital brush library for artists using Procreate on iPad or Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint on desktop. Its app page describes a library of more than 3,000 brushes in over 200 collections. The app also includes a Vectorizer for converting JPG or PNG images to SVG and a Background Remover that creates transparent PNG cut-outs.

Brusher is free to download, with free brushes in the app. Its website also has free starter packs that do not require an account. Paid choices include subscriptions for premium collections, lifetime in-app access and individual website brush packs. The brushes can be used to create personal or commercial artwork for sale, but the brush files cannot be resold or redistributed.

For a wider look at this category, see Digital Brush Libraries.

Key features

Brush collections and formats

The library covers Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. Procreate collections install with a single tap and use .brushset files. Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint use a single .abr pack on PC and Mac.

The listing separately specifies 11 included brushes, while the app page describes the broader library as containing 3,000+ brushes across 200+ collections. These figures refer to different scopes: the included set and the overall collection.

Image tools

The Vectorizer converts JPG or PNG images into SVG files. The Background Remover produces transparent PNG cut-outs, adding two image utilities alongside the brush library.

Commercial use and privacy

Brusher allows users to use its brushes in personal and commercial artwork, including work they sell. That permission does not extend to selling or sharing the brush files themselves.

The privacy policy says website analytics are anonymous by default; an analytics cookie is set only if a visitor accepts the cookie banner. For purchases through LavaTop, Brusher says it does not see or store full card details. The policy also says Brusher does not sell personal data and describes rights to access, correct, delete or export data, as well as to object to or restrict processing, depending on location.

Pricing

Brusher is freemium: the app is free to download, free brushes are available, and the website offers starter packs at no cost. The listed plans and prices are:

Website purchases are processed by LavaTop, while app purchases are sold through the Apple App Store. The listed weekly option shows a monthly price but is billed weekly, so check the billing term before subscribing.

Platforms

Brusher is listed for iOS, macOS and Windows. Its supported creative apps are Procreate, Adobe Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint. Procreate collections use .brushset files; Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint packs use .abr files.

Who it's for

Brusher names beginners, illustrators, tattoo artists, comic artists and lettering artists as its intended audience. It may suit users who want brush collections for one of its supported apps, plus basic image conversion or background removal in the same offering. Those seeking commercial use should note that the license covers artwork, not redistribution or resale of the brush files.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Free app access, free brushes and website starter packs without an account.
• Collections for Procreate, Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint, with formats for each.
• Two included image utilities: Vectorizer and Background Remover.
• Commercial artwork use is allowed.

Cons

• Premium access involves several billing choices, including a weekly-billed subscription whose listed price is expressed per month.
• Brush files cannot be redistributed or resold.
• The listed count of 11 included brushes is narrower than the app page's description of the full library.

Alternatives

Other options in the category include Frankentoon Studio, Krita, Bardot Brush, RetroSupply Co., LaneDraws, True Grit Texture Supply, TsaoShin Full Brush Set and Uproot Brushes.

Verdict

Brusher brings together a broad brush library, one-tap Procreate installation, desktop brush packs and two image utilities. Free brushes and starter packs offer a way to begin without paying, while paid access ranges from a single website pack to subscriptions and lifetime access. Its main caveats are the distinct billing terms and the restriction against sharing or reselling brush files. Artists who want brushes for the supported apps and can work within those license terms will find a clearly varied set of access options.