How to sell Procreate Brushes and Art -
What is Procreate's Brushes? and why should they be sold?
Procreate brushes are special tools that can be used to create different effects in Procreate, such as making your digital art look like you've created it with watercolors. The Procreate brushes are specially designed to mimic the effects of things like:
- Outline brushes
- Pencils
- Oils
- Fineliners
Anyone with Procreate is able to create their own brushes. However, many artists purchase their own brushes so that they don't have to reinvent the wheel. If you've developed a collection of brushes that you want to and have noticed gaps on the market, then this could be a great opportunity for cashing in by selling your own Procreate brushes.
What is the reason to sell your Procreate art?
When you offer Procreate brushes, you're marketing the brushes to other digital artists. However, you might also wish to sell your artwork to those who collect and like artwork. It could also mean:
- Making physical objects, such as t-shirts, glasses, or bottles of water featuring your work. The most efficient method to accomplish this is through a print on demand business however, you will not get a huge amount of revenue per item that way.
- Accepting commissions for unique pieces that are art-related, such as the portrait of your pet, wedding photos, or family group.
- Artists can earn money through Patreon, producing regular new art that's exclusively available to your Patrons.
How To Create Your own brushes for Procreate
Making a brush in Procreate is easy, however if you're doing it for the first time, you might need some assistance how to get started:
- Select a brush from the past that is reasonably close to what you're trying to accomplish. Make a duplicate. (Open the brush panel, then swipe left on the brush's thumbnail and select 'Duplicate'.)
- Set the parameters of the brush you have purchased. These include the stroke path, the taper, shape, grain, and much more. All of these have choices to fine-tune them such as the stroke path feature lets you set the Spacing, StreamLine, Jitter, and the Fall Off of your brush.
- Utilize the drawing pad to experiment with your brush. Experiment with different options until you are satisfied with the look you've made.
If you need a little more help, check out these fantastic tutorials:
- How to Make any brush in Procreate This guide covers all the basics with plenty of illustrations showing you the types of effects that you can create along with links to a Facebook group where you can get further help.
- How to Make and customize Procreate's Brushes The tutorial covers the same subject and includes a video tutorial plus screenshots that show you different functions in Procreate.
How to Sell Your Procreate Brushes
It's best to offer those brushes direct to your customers instead of via an intermediary marketplace. This way, you'll get to keep almost all profits! Also, you have the opportunity to build and develop your own personal brand. When someone purchases something from you, they're likely to buy another time. When they buy through the marketplace, they'll recall the site, but not necessarily you as the seller. You can sell your Procreate brushes through marketplaces too ... but focus on making direct sales as often as you can. You can use to sell Procreate brushes to your clients. There is no cost to sign up a Procreate account, it simply a small portion of each sale. If you are selling your brushes, consider making and exporting a set with similar brushes. This is how most Procreate brushes are offered for sale. You could instead sell individual brushes in your preference - but this might be the best option if you own a particularly unusual or creative brush to offer. Here's your step by step tutorial on selling your Procreate brushes online:
1. Export Your Procreate Brushes
Download your Procreate brush(es) using following the instructions here. If you have multiple brushes then export them to an .zip file.
2. Make a New Product and upload your Zip File
3. Decide What to Charge for your Procreate brushes
The Procreate brushes cost varies however, most sets of brushes will cost somewhere around $10 - $20, contingent on the number of brushes in the set contains and the use they're licensed for. If you're unsure of how much you're charging, check out similar Procreate brushes from other brands that are similar in scope to yours, and see how they're priced. Set the price in the "Price" box of your product.
4. Upload At Least One Image of Your Brushes
lets you upload between one and nine images to the product you are selling. The more you can display your brushes, the more appealing. Always submit at least one photo however, you should upload more if you can.
5. Make use of's "Embed Button" Feature to sell directly from your website
Creates an online storefront to your business, meaning that you do not require a separate site to market your items. Many sellers do use their own website, but including an "Buy" button so customers do not have to leave their website in order to checkout. To do this, find your Procreate brushes product in the "Products" tab on your account. Click"Share/Embed "Share/Embed" button beside it.
After that, select the Embed Button tab in the open window. You can then choose the color and text for your button, and then decide if it will function in a Direct Purchase mode or as an Add to Cart button. Once you've decided then click here to obtain the embed code, then follow the directions to add the code to your site.
How to Sell your artwork created by Procreate
If you wish to offer your Procreate art work instead of brushes? It is possible to sell your work in the form of a physical or digital product , maybe calling it "Custom Artwork". The artwork could be offered on subscription. A different option is commissions for artwork to make money. There are many different ways you could do this:
- Create a product with a .pdf file that contains instructions on how to request the fee (e.g. the link for filling out a form).
- Make a product that contains information regarding the commission procedure. Use custom check-out questions to collect data from buyers on what they'd like to purchase before they check out.
If you're concerned about getting many commissions that you cannot manage, it is possible to limit the amount of times that your "Custom Artwork" product can be bought. Modify your product by going through your Advanced Options near the bottom of the screen, then check the box for "Limit the number of times the product may be offered for sale." It is possible to set any limit you like.
What to do to build your brand Promotion and Marketing Your Procreate Brushes or Art
The process of putting your Procreate brushes and artwork on auction isn't the only way to go! It's important to take a proactive approach when it comes to marketing your Procreate brushes or artwork. You could:
- Create videos that show you making artwork using your brushes.
- Make sure to include lots of images of your brushes and their effects to create a blog post.
- Help fellow artists promote your art (or your art) through an affiliate program. (Each time an affiliate completes an order, they receive a percentage of it - the percentage is determined before time.) You'll need to give your affiliates with the registration link is located under Marketing - Affiliates in your account.
FAQ
Can you legally sell Procreate brushes?
It is legal to sell Procreate brushes that you've created. But you are not allowed to sell brushes that are created by artists other than you or even by Procreate itself. Procreate application as they are copiedrighted.
You can earn money from making money selling Procreate brushes?
Selling Procreate brushes can be a great way to earn extra income in particular if you're an artist with an established audience. The Procreate brush is typically sold for $25-$35 per pack, with multiple brush options within each package.
How can I transfer my Procreate brushes for sale?
To sell your Procreate brushes you have to export your individual Procreate brushes. This is done by sliding left on the brushes, and then pressing to share. The brush will be saved in an .brush file in the location that you specify. It is also possible to export several brushes simultaneously by double tapping on the folder name and hitting on the Share button.