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Mac Ford | The Gladdest ThingNow updated with new, high-res textures and optimized settings!
Effortlessly add texture and dimension to your work with this collection of 12 unique brushes. The brushes are created with real paint, paper, and pencil textures and designed with pressure and tilt sensitivity to make the drawing experience smooth and intuitive. Perfect for beginners or experienced Procreate lovers!
This pack includes a video walkthrough - see all of the brushes swatched & follow along with a tutorial here!
CHUNKY CHALK MARKER: A precise, smooth brushstroke with a smudged, charcoal-y, chalky texture. Super versatile - perfect for sketching, lettering, detail work, and filling in larger shapes. If I had to pick one holy grail brush out of my Procreate library, it would be this one!
FEATHERY SHADOW: Light and buildable, with a subtle paper grain texture and slightly feathered edges. Perfect for shading and adding washes of color.
SMOOTHIE SHADER: Solid, chunky, and tapered with a tiny bit of grain texture peppered in. Perfect for shading and solid fills.
SOFT ROLLER BRUSH: Thick and blocky, like a chunky paint roller. The ends have a soft, natural, textured fade. Perfect for hand-lettering and creating natural edges in illustrations.
COTTON FLUFF: A round brush with a really beautiful stucco-y texture and fuzzed out edges. Perfect for adding dimension and shadow. I also love using it as an eraser and blending out harsh edges!
HONEY & LEMON PAINT PEN (ANGLED & ROUND): Slightly transparent, wet, glaze-y realistic paint texture that builds and layers beautifully.
Mixed with a subtle watercolor texture, so you can see a bit of grain within the brushstroke. The pack includes two versions of this brush: Angled, which has a crisper, more opaque edge and is perfect for lettering, and Round, which creates beautiful swirling, even brushstrokes.
SALT & PEP: Creates light, peppery sprays of paint drops. Mimics the effect of flicking a wet brush onto paper, down to the slight variations in the speckles of paint.
SPECKLED GLAZE: Fluffy, feathered layers of paint speckles that intensify color as you layer brushstrokes. Less pressure creates a salt and pepper-y glaze effect, while heavier pressure will build up to create a flour or snow-like effect.
MILKY WATERCOLOR: Creates a cloudy, creamy watercolor wash. Super buildable - you can easily layer light, watered-down washes to create vibrant, opaque layers. The edges also have some earthy, speckle-y details to ground the smoothness of the brushstrokes.
COLD PRESSED FILL: Full of earthy, gritty texture, overlaid with a scribbled pencil and speckled, seedy texture. Perfect for filling shapes with an organic, messy layered effect.
SEEDY VINTAGE PRINT: A varied, spotted line pattern with subtle ink bleeds to create an old, faded vintage print look. Perfect for textiles!
Please note: these brushes are developed for Procreate only! They are not compatible with Photoshop or Illustrator. You’ll get best results when used with an Apple Pencil.
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Brush pack includes standard commercial license and may be used on up to 5,000 final sellable products. (Please inquire if you need a copy of full license!)
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So much time and care went into creating this pack! I'm thrilled to be able to share these brushes with you. If you create work with this pack and share it on social media, I would LOVE to see it and cheer you on - you can tag me @thegladdestthingshop and use the hashtag #gladdestbrushes.
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Jelly Gouache Brush Pack - Create realistic gouache paintings with these 10 brushes.
Sketching Essentials Brush Pack - A set of 5 pencil brushes full of organic graphite and paper textures.
Bonus Brush Pack - Quickly and easily add eye-catching details with this mini collection of 3 accent brushes.
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New “Utility Photoshop Brushes & Textures” by Aaron Blaise. These brushes are intended to provide a variety of different looks and special effects.
The set includes 31 different brushes for various uses:
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SKU: VAR-BRUSHES Categories: Brush & Texture Sets, Giftable, Digital Painting & Photoshop Tutorials
Aaron’s new set of 31 Custom Photoshop Brushes are designed to achieve a variety of looks and effects.
These brushes can be used for different looks and are a lot of fun to play with!
These .ABR file brushes are designed to work with Adobe Photoshop CS3 and Above.
As always, our goal is to continue to offer these sets at affordable prices. We want to make art education affordable for everyone. As always, if you create any works using these we’d love to see them! Enjoy.
Below are some quick examples of each brush in the set:
Brush 1: Spotty TextureBrush 2: Rough Texture 1Brush 3: Foliage Texture 1Brush 4: General Texture 1Brush 5: Spotty Texture 2Brush 6: Foliage Texture 2Brush 7: Soft Spotty TextureBrush 8: Rough Texture 2Brush 9: Rough Texture 3Brush 10: Rough Texture 4Brush 11: Rough Texture 5Brush 12: Fine Soft TextureBrush 13: Fine Rough TextureBrush 14: Checkered Pattern BrushBrush 15: Slant PatternBrush 16: Multicolored Brush 1Brush 17: Jagged PatternBrush 18: Multicolored Brush 2Brush 19: Jagged Texture 2Brush 20: Pentagon Texture BrushBrush 21: Multicolored Texture 3Brush 22: Soft Spotty Texture 2Brush 23: Triangle Texture/Pattern BrushBrush 24: Triangle Brush 2Multicolored Texture 4Brush 26: Foliage Texture 3Brush 27: Soft + Jagged Combined BrushBrush 28: Soft Jagged 2Brush 29: Arrow PatternBrush 30: Jagged Texture 3Brush 31: Funky Texture Brush
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While today's makeup rules allow and even encourage the application of beauty products with a sponge or fingers, a set of good makeup brushes is indispensable. We explain why
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There is a huge variety of makeup brushes. They are made of different materials, different shapes and sizes, and, of course, each has its own purpose. It is not surprising that for many it still remains a mystery which makeup brushes will be the best, which ones they actually need, which ones are intended for what and how to use them correctly.
But if you figure it out, daily makeup will become much more diverse and interesting. Because many techniques (for example, the same contouring that is popular today) cannot be mastered without the right set of brushes.
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Brushes differ in several criteria at once. First of all, the separation takes place according to “areas of responsibility” - parts of the face on which they are recommended to be used: for the face, eyes, eyebrows, lips.
Also, all brushes are generally divided into two types - made of artificial bristles or natural.
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The latter pair best with powdery dry textures. Artificial ones are necessary for applying and blending cream and liquid textures. Let's look at each category in detail.
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How many brushes do you need to have to apply foundation? At least three: flat synthetic for foundation and two fluffy natural ones for blush and powder.
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If we talk about the basic set of a professional makeup artist, then it includes many more brushes. Which? Read below.
Foundation Brush Maestro Brush, Giorgio Armani © armanibeauty
This flat synthetic brush is popular with professional makeup artists and beginners alike. With its help, you can easily distribute the foundation as thinly as possible.
And more about how to apply foundation with a brush, we talked about in this video.
More information on this topic:
Concealer Brush Maestro Brush, Giorgio Armani © armanibeauty.com.ru
Similar to foundation brush, but several times smaller. As a rule, concealers have a denser texture and are more difficult to blend.
Therefore, such a small flat synthetic brush is what you need to correct small imperfections on the face.
Professional powder brush Pro Brush, NYX Proffesional Makeup © nyxcosmetic.ru
Moderately wide natural brush perfectly picks up powdery textures.
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An important point: to set makeup, use patting movements with the brush, do not stretch it over the face - this will only “move” the foundation. You will learn more about the secrets of application from this video tutorial.
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Professional brush for powder and blush application. Pro Brush - Dual fiber pwdr 08, NYX Proffesional Makeup It is slightly smaller than for powder, as it is intended for applying the product more locally - on the apples of the cheeks, cheekbones. Such a brush often has a bevelled edge for a more convenient distribution of the product.
How to choose the best option, read in a separate article.
Diffusing Highlighter Brush, Urban Decay Thus, it is very easy to distribute soft blush on the cheekbones.
Dualfit Compact Powder Case, Shu Uemura © shuuemura.ru
A flat, wide brush with a flat or slanted cut, ideal for blending dry taupe powder blush. With its help, you can emphasize the line of the cheekbones, sharpen the chin, narrow the edges of the nose.
Never done contouring? To help you - our step-by-step video instruction.
Neo Nude Kabuki Brush, Giorgio Armani © armanibeauty.com.ru
Kabuki brush can be recognized by the following features: it is very soft, with a lot of hairs and a round cut. It distributes powder textures very delicately, so it is best suited, for example, for blending bronzers.
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Do not forget to add at least two eyeshadow brushes to your basic cosmetic bag: one is useful for applying them, the second for blending.
Each of them has a number of features, more about which you can read in this section.
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Maestro Brush, Giorgio Armani © armanibeauty.com.ru
This brush is essential for those who love eyeshadow and want a professional effect.
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Slightly fluffy, medium sized flat brush is great for spreading eye shadow.
Eyeshadow Contour Brush, Urban Decay © urbandecay.ru
The rounded shape of this brush explains why it is often referred to as a barrel brush. It is ideal for blending shadows in the crease of the eyelid. This technique allows you to make the eyes visually more expressive.
Precise Eyeliner Brush, Urban Decay © urbandecay.ru
Fine, calligraphic-shaped synthetic bristle brush, just what the doctor ordered when you want to experiment with winged eyeliner. The width of the arrows depends on the intensity of the pressure.
Also available with a beveled edge.
Professional eye makeup brush. Pro brush - blending 16, NYX Proffesional Makeup © nyxcosmetic.ru
This fluffy brush allows you to create the desired "smoky" shading in no time. It should be used like this: when the main shades of the shadows are already applied to the eyelid, take a clean blending brush and walk along the borders of the colors, mixing them together.
Even more information on the topic:
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Eye & Brow Maestro applicator, Giorgio Armani © armanibeauty.com.ru
Today wide, traced eyebrows are in fashion. Therefore, an eyebrow brush is a must have in any cosmetic bag. Before you start drawing hairs with a beveled flat brush, carefully comb your eyebrows. And then start filling with color.
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A good lip brush should be very well-defined, with a dense bristle. So, it can easily outline the contours even without a pencil.
Read more about how to choose a lip brush here.
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Above are examples of basic makeup brushes for those new to makeup. But this is just the tip of the iceberg. There are many more brushes - even for the same purpose, brushes can differ dramatically. Hair can be combined - artificial mixed with natural. This gives the brush more fluffiness and, accordingly, increases the chances of better shading.
Those made from the minimum amount of hairs are almost weightless: they perfectly distribute the powder highlighter. © nyxcosmetics
The layer will turn out very thin, which will create the effect of highlighted skin. Fluffy fan brushes are good for applying powder, bronzer. By the way, we shared the secrets of applying the latter in this video.Among the variety of brush shapes (oval, round, flat, beveled, etc.) it is important to understand their logic. Take the brush in your hands, touch it, try moving it along the back of your hand.
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It will immediately become clear that beveled ones are more suitable for a more graphic distribution of color. Round - for applying with fuzzy edges: for example, shadows, blush. Flat brushes apply color better, while fluffy brushes blend it.
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In general, the materials from which make-up brushes are made can be divided into two groups - artificial and natural.
Both have their own characteristics, pros and cons.
They are made from natural hairs of different animals. The most popular are hairs from the wool of a squirrel, goat or horse. Since the hairs are natural, their cuticle has the ability to pick up and absorb powder pigments and blend them on the face without a trace.
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For practice, natural brushes are ideal - they are as soft as possible, which means that they are more difficult to apply too much. When it comes to powder textures, natural brushes are your best bet for this purpose.
The main thing is to follow the example of the professionals and not press too hard on the brush. Light brush strokes are the guideline.
Synthetic brushes are typically made from a wide range of synthetic materials, from nylon to recycled materials. Such brushes are denser, they are easier to clean and do not absorb liquid and creamy textures.
Accordingly, when using them, you will spend less money.
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The following tools can be considered as a standard brush set.
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Makeup beginners should not immediately buy a huge professional set of brushes.
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First you need to figure out which brushes are more comfortable for you to do makeup, and this is largely learned only in the process of using them.
Beginners should definitely buy the following brushes - for powder, for blush, flat and fluffy for shadows, eyebrow brush.
Then everything depends on you. Do you love eyeliner? Then the eyeliner brush is your must-have.
Or maybe you love drawing eyebrows? If you're a fan of brow shadow, get yourself a small, angled, natural brush.
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If you prefer cream eyeshadows, an artificial flat brush with a flat or beveled edge will come in handy. Gradually, it will become clear to you what you are missing, and you will form your own basic set.
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It's not just beginners who make mistakes when using brushes. Let's take a look at the most common ones.
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You pick up concealer with a brush right out of the box
So, you have dark circles under your eyes and you want to get rid of them. And the first thing you do is pick up the concealer with a brush right out of the package? It is better to first take a small amount of concealer and lightly rub it with your finger on the back of your hand.
So the dense formula will become more plastic - after that, already use a brush and apply the product under the eyes.
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You're using too big an eyeshadow blender
Many people think that buying a larger eyeshadow blender will get the most out of it because it often costs the same as a smaller one.
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But that's not entirely true: a small blending brush will give you the shadow effect you need to sculpt your eyelids. Too big a brush will give the impression that you have dirt in front of your eyes.
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You are using a foundation brush that is too large.
The foundation brush should be flexible and slightly pointed. So, you can retouch all areas of the face, including the difficult area around and under the nose.
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You apply too much pressure when applying blush and bronzer
The lighter you apply the brush, the more natural the result will be. It is a mistake to think that the harder you press, the brighter the color will be.
No, all that you will achieve in this way is a large color spot that cannot be blended.
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All experienced makeup artists distribute blush easily, barely touching the face with the brush. Yes, they need a minute more time for this, but the result is worth it.
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You use the same brush for multiple products
Often a blush brush is used for both powder and bronzer. And also for the highlighter. Each of these tools needs its own brush - otherwise a combination of pigments is formed on the villi, and the color in the end will never turn out to be “clean”.
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Now that you know about the main mistakes when using makeup brushes, it's time to figure out how to use them correctly.
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Our instructional video will help you with this. Also, do not forget to study the instructions on how to use different makeup brushes for other purposes.
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If you invest in good brushes made from proven materials, they can last for decades.
One condition is that you must properly care for them: wash them in time, dry and store them properly.
Specialized brush cleaners are now popular with professional makeup artists and makeup lovers alike. Their types are different - from pressed, reminiscent of classic soap, to liquid like shampoo. Their compositions are made in such a way that they gently clean the bristles of the brushes, while carefully removing the remnants of makeup and bacteria.
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Many brands offer special accessories that will come in handy when using makeup brushes. Their presence is not at all necessary, but in some cases it can make life much easier. For example, NYX Professional Makeup has a special brush cleaning rubber mat that is very easy to use.
Apply a little cleanser to the mat and rub the brush on its surface, then rinse thoroughly with water. The same brand produces a handbag in which it is convenient to store and transport brushes.
The Japanese brand Shu Uemura has a brush case, shaped like the pencil case professional artists carry.
Other options for storing brushes at home are detailed in this article.
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Look for the five most essential brushes for a basic makeup bag in our rating.
High Glass Finishing Powder Brush, NYX Professional Makeup
Synthetic bristle brush that mimics natural bristles, from application to skin feel. Special pile of different lengths allows you to create the effect of "glass skin" It will last for many years, you don't have to worry about quality. Suitable for both compact and loose powders, the soft bristles make application almost like a spa experience.
But do not forget to regularly gently clean the brush so that it does not lose its merits.
Lip brush, Armani beauty
The brush distributes lipstick in a perfectly even layer, helps to apply it both clearly along the contour of the lips and in the fashionable technique of “kissed” lips. In addition, it allows you to vary the thickness of the layers and copes with liquid and cream, matte and glossy textures.
Pro Brush Flat Detail, NYX Professional Makeup
Professional eye makeup brush “Pro Brush - Flat Detail” flat, brush 14') Synthetic eye shadow brush is a must-have for absolutely any cosmetic bag. This one is the perfect size and works great with different textures. By the way, if you don’t have a special brush for correction at hand, it’s quite possible to mask a pimple or slight redness using Pro Brush Flat Detail.
Pro Brush Shading, NYX Professional Makeup
Despite the fact that this brush is made of synthetic bristles, its characteristics are in no way inferior to natural brushes. The soft pile helps create the perfect "smoke" on the eyelids, which is extremely important when creating smokey ice. Plus, synthetic bristle brushes are much easier to clean!
Pro Brush, NYX Professional Makeup
Tapered brush for direct application of foundation, liquid or cream. A good tool + the right tool is the basis of an impeccable make-up. The brush is made of synthetic bristles.
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Makeup brushes are used not only by makeup artists. To understand which tool to put in your home cosmetic bag, you should understand their varieties and purpose.
In terms of quality, modern synthetic brushes are not inferior to natural ones, and synthetic bristles cope with some tasks even more efficiently.
With a synthetic brush, it is convenient to apply liquid and cream textures: foundation, concealer, lipstick, cream eyebrow and eye shadow. It is distributed evenly, without streaks and clear boundaries. Brushes do not cause allergies and are cheaper.
Natural bristle hair is porous in structure and covered with small scales that absorb the product. This helps to blend makeup softer and more carefully. According to tactile sensations, the brush made of squirrel is the most pleasant: the hair is thin, soft and long.
The powder lays down evenly and is economically consumed. Pony brushes are also soft and pleasant, but the texture is denser than that of a squirrel. Goat hair is harsh, but the brush from it is very voluminous and lush. Natural brushes come in several types of bristles and are suitable for dry textures.
The bristles of the glued brush are attached to the glue. This type of assembly is the most fragile, but reduces the price. However, you should be prepared for the fact that the brush will not last long, it will soon begin to crumble and shaggy. In a stitched brush, the villi are sewn together with a thread of hair. They sit firmly and do not fall out.
Type-setting brushes are assembled by hand, hair by hair, leaving the tips natural. The contour is soft, smooth, without sharp transitions. This brush glides smoothly over the skin and acts very delicately.
In a clipped brush, the pile is not picked up in length, but cut off along the contour after assembly.
The form is modeled depending on the purpose. A brush with a cut edge is harder to the touch, it can be prickly and can damage the structure of the product.
There are many types of brushes. But for professional and even more so for everyday makeup, it is not necessary to have all types or even half. It is enough to select for yourself a set of convenient tools that are comfortable to use.
Similar to a large toothbrush or clothes brush. It is convenient to shade the tone and smooth the borders with it.
Similar to powder, but with a shorter pile - synthetic or natural. The shape is round with a smooth cut, or beveled.
A great variety of brush shapes are found in eye makeup.
The reason for this is all kinds of textures and different makeup techniques.
After each use, the remnants of the product collect in the bristle of the brush. A convenient place is formed for the accumulation of bacteria, which then from the same brush fall on the skin of the face, provoking acne and inflammation. Dried dirt in the villi worsens the condition of the skin and harms the brush itself. The elasticity of the bristles is broken, the brush becomes stiff, inflexible and poorly blends cosmetics.
To prevent problems with the skin and pile of the brush, it must be looked after like an orchid in a pot. But with orchids it is more difficult, but here it is worth remembering just a few rules:
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