Finding Photoshop brushes on the internet isn’t hard; there are loads and loads available. Finding ones that are good quality and suited to your needs is rather more difficult. Fear not! We’ve done the hard work for you by trawling through literally hundreds and hundreds of examples, to find the best brushes available today. What’s more, the vast majority of those outlined below are free to download and use (some for non-commercial purposes only).
We’ve attempted to cover all bases with this list. You’ll find grunge, splatter, nature, stain, retro brushes and even more. We’re confident that you’ll be able to find just the right one for you, and even if you can’t, you’ll certainly find some inspiration.
1. Paper Textures
This beautiful set of 25 brushes creates the effect of paper that’s been torn and crumpled in numerous ways.
2. Desert Cracks
A high quality brush set depicting cracks in parched and scorched earth.
3. Cloud Brushes
Create realistic cloud formations with these stunning, soft-textured brushes.
4. Fractaldream
This dazzling fractal brush set will aid you in creating wonderfully irregular, shining images.
5. Grungy Watercolour
This set of 10 large brushes was made from a combination of watercolour and India ink.
6. Dumpster Brushes
The 8 brushes in this set were made from photos of old dumpsters, giving a weathered metallic effect.
7. Spray Paint Brushes
There are lots of spray paint brushes available to download, but this high-res set is the best around. It comes in vibrant colours and looks totally realistic.
8. Stamps
These high-res brushes of text stamps add an authentic feel to any project.
9. Defective Photo Prints
These 12 large brushes depict rolls of photographic film with overlaid calligraphy.
10. Random Splatters
This is a set of five great-looking splatter brushes, each with a unique splatter effect, from round splatters to subtle scratches.
11. Abstract Grunge Brushes
These abstract brushes have a monochrome, spiky aesthetic and are perfect for modifying any background.
12. Grungy Wings
The five pairs of wings (10 brushes in total) in this set were made with a can of spray-paint and a sponge, creating a highly textured effect.
13. Dripping Ink
This drippy brush is simple, but very realistic. It’s perfect for adding another dimension to large text.
14. Fireworks
Add a spark of creativity to your work with these firework brushes.
15. Smoke
Made from photographs of candle smoke, this soft brush set can be used to subtle or more overt effect.
16. Dot Splatter
There are four sets of brushes in the brilliant Dot Splatter series, which was inspired by “pop art”. The dots used are reminiscent of Roy Lichtenstein’s artwork.
17. SplatterisM
The 35 brushes in this set look a bloody mess, in the best possible way.
18. Grunge Rust
This grungy set of brushes can be used to create seven different rusty effects.
19. Coffee Stains
Much lighter in colour than other coffee/tea stain brushes available, these are the best around.
20. Retro Funk
This great set includes forty four retro images with a funky theme. Some have been taken from the world of advertising.
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June 30, 2009
Great list! I’ve got to say that my favorites are the “Dripping Ink” and “Coffee Stains”. Awesome brushes! Thanks.
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June 30, 2009
Thanks for bringing this list together. Good taste obviously. Saves everyone else a lot of time.
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June 30, 2009
Some of those look really nice like fractal dream and stamps. Thanks for putting this list together.
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June 30, 2009
Thanks for the quality list, nice and short. Saves a lot of time searching for brushes.
July 1, 2009
really nice like fractal dream and stamps.
Thanks for putting this list together.
July 1, 2009
Seriously, SERIOUSLY nice collection. I really like the coffee mug stain one and the random splatter… and the fireworks… hell, I like them all..!!! Thank you.
July 1, 2009
Thanks for compiling this collection – nice! Like the paper and stamps best. Cheers.
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July 1, 2009
Really nice creative brush sets.. Liked the”coffee stains” and “grunge brush” you can checked my site for more niice looking brush sets http://www.studionelive.co.cc/2009/06/cool-photoshop-brush.html.
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July 1, 2009
great list! love the ‘grungy wings’ and ‘dripping ink’. dugg this as well
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July 6, 2009
Love the ‘Dot Splatter’ ‘Random Splatters’ and ‘Paper Textures’. Thanks for sharing!!!
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July 8, 2009
I like the popart dots, lots of inspiration here
thanks
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July 9, 2009
that’s a really cool brushes… thx !
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July 13, 2009
Great brushes. Can we please stop using “Stunning” to describe them, though? It’s a little cliche and doesn’t really do justice to the work. We can do better.
July 29, 2009
i like this site. i added on my bookmark i thanks
September 15, 2009
Ah, brushes. The best thing to happen to Photoshop after layers and blending options. As a design enthusiast myself, I just can’t seem to get enough of Photoshop brushes. And this is a great little list. I’m already feeling giddy by just thinking about the countless possibilities of putting these stunning brushes to work. Thanks for sharing. God Bless.
September 17, 2009
I am with Ashley, brushes, brushes and more brushes, with a few layers and blends.
Great selection, Thanks.
September 19, 2009
good!! good! good!!
November 7, 2009
Great list.
Thanks for compiling such buetiful brushes