Q: Are Marc Brunet's brushes really free? A: The "Full" Cube Brush pack (with 50+ variants) is paid. However, the "Top" tier essentials (the 5-10 brushes he actually uses daily) are available for free via his YouTube and Gumroad.
Q: Can I use these brushes for commercial work? A: Yes. The free brushes are licensed for personal AND commercial use. You own the art you make.
Q: I searched "Marc Brunet advanced brushes free top" and found a .RAR file on a sketchy forum. Should I download it? A: No. Do not do this. Fan-distributed files often contain bugs, outdated brush engines (Photoshop 2018 vs 2025 reacts differently to textures), or malware. Stick to Marc’s official Gumroad or Patreon free tiers.
Q: Are these brushes only for Photoshop? A: While designed for Photoshop (ABR), they work in Clip Studio Paint (with the ABR loader), Krita, and Affinity Photo. They will not work perfectly in MS Paint. marc brunet advanced brushes free top
The pack is deceptively simple but covers the three pillars of digital painting:
The Soft Brush: Standard round soft brushes often result in a "cloudy" or "over-blended" look that makes paintings feel amateurish. Brunet’s Soft Brush is designed with a specific falloff that allows for smooth gradations without destroying your values. It is opaque enough to define form but soft enough to blend.
The Texture Chalk: This is where the "Advanced" label shines. This brush introduces noise and grit automatically based on pressure. It saves artists hours of time that would usually be spent overlaying texture photos. It creates a pleasing "traditional media" aesthetic that stops digital paintings from looking too sterile. Q: Are Marc Brunet's brushes really free
Edge-builder (hard round with textured edge)
Rough blending brush (soft textured blender)
Detail/structure brush (small, slightly textured round with jitter) The Soft Brush: Standard round soft brushes often
Stamp/shape brush (silhouette stamps)
Hair/strand brush (tapered, opacity-driven)
Marc uses a specific smudge brush for blending. If your free pack doesn't have it: