How to sell Procreate Brushes and Art Procreate Artwork

Jun 17, 2022

What are Procreate Brushes? and Why Sell Them?

Procreate brushes are specialized instruments that are able to produce different effects using Procreate. For instance, you can make the digital artwork look as if that you created it using watercolors. Special Procreate brushes can also simulate the effects of objects like:

  • Outline brushes
  • Pencils
  • Oils
  • Fineliners

Anyone using Procreate is able to create brush brushes of their own. However, many artists buy their own brushes so that they don't have to reinvent the wheel. If you've created a set of brushes for your own use - or spotted a gap in the market - then this could be a great chance to earn money by selling your Procreate brushes.

Why Sell Your Procreate Art?

When you sell Procreate brushes, it's marketing the brushes to other digital artists. But you may also want to offer your art to collectors and those who appreciate artwork. This could be:

  • Creating physical items, such as t-shirts, glasses, or bottles of water that feature your artwork. The most efficient method to accomplish this is through a print on demand business however, you will not get a huge amount of revenue for each item you sell.
  • We accept commissions to create custom works that are art-related, such as the painting of a pet, wedding photo or family members.
  • Making money as an artist via Patreon and creating fresh art exclusively for your Patrons.

How To Create Your Own Procreate Brushes

Making a brush in Procreate is easy, however if you're doing it for the first time, then you'll need a little help on getting started.

  1. Select a brush from the past that is fairly similar to what you're trying to accomplish. Make a duplicate. (Open the panel for brush and then left-click on the brush's thumbnail , and then select "Duplicate".)
  2. Change the settings on your new brush. This includes the taper, stroke path, shape, grain, and more. All of these have choices that you can tweak: for instance, the stroke path setting lets you set the spacing, StreamLine, Jitter, and Fall Off to your brush.
  3. Use the drawing pad to try out your new brush. Play around with various setting until you're satisfied with the look you've made.

If you require more help, check out these fantastic tutorials:

How to sell your Procreate Brushes

It's best to offer those brushes direct directly to buyers instead of via a third-party marketplace. That way, you get to keep a large portion of the profit! Also, you have the opportunity to create and build your own name. If someone buys from you, they're likely to buy again. If they purchase from a marketplace, they'll remember the market however, not necessarily as the vendor. Of course, you can list your Procreate brushes on marketplaces as well ... however, you should make direct sales whenever you can. It is possible to offer Procreate brushes directly to your customers. The cost isn't high for a account - just takes a small percentage of each purchase. If you are selling your brushes, consider making and exporting a set of similar brushes: this is the way most Procreate brushes are offered for sale. You could instead sell individual brushes in your preference - but this might work best if you have a particularly unusual or creative brush that you wish to sell. Below is your step-by-step procedure for selling Procreate brushes online:

1. Export Your Procreate Brushes

Export the Procreate brush(es) by complying with the steps here. If you own more than one brush you can export them in a .zip file.

2. Create a new product in and Upload Your Zip File

3. Decide What to Charge for your Procreate Brushes

Procreate brushes are priced differently However, the majority of sets of brushes will cost somewhere around $10 - $20, depending on the number of brushes in the set includes and what use they're licensed to use. If you're not sure what you're charging, check out the other Procreate brushes of premium quality that are similar in terms of their scope, as well as see the pricing. Make the pricing available in the "Price" box of your brush.

4. Upload At Least One Image of Your Brushes

lets you upload between 1 and 9 images for your product. The more images you are able to showcase your brushes the more appealing. You should always put up at minimum one image However, add additional images when you are able to.

5. Utilize's "Embed Button" Feature to Sell Directly from Your Website

Creates an online storefront to the seller, which means you don't need to own a website in order to sell your products. Many sellers do use their own websites, but including an "Buy" button on their site so that buyers don't have to leave their website for checkout. In order to do this, search for the Procreate brush product on the "Products" section of your account and click on the "Share/Embed" button beside it.

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Click on the Embed Button tab in the pop-up window. It is then possible to select the text and color for the button and decide whether it works in a Direct Purchase mode or as an the Add To Cart button. Once you've done that then click here to obtain the embed code and follow the instructions for adding the code to your site.

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How to Market your artwork created by Procreate

What if you want to make money from your Procreate work, in lieu of your brushes? The artwork can be sold in the form of a physical or digital product , maybe using the name "Custom Artwork". The artwork could be offered on subscription. A different option is commissions for artwork to make money. There are many options for doing this:

  • Create a product with an .pdf file that contains directions on how to apply for the fee (e.g. the link for filling out an application).
  • Make a product that contains information regarding the commission procedure. Use customized check out questions to collect information from the buyer about what they want, before they make their purchase.

If you're concerned about getting far more commissions than you are able to handle, you can easily limit the amount of times that your "Custom Artwork" product can be bought. Modify your product by going into the Advanced Options near the bottom of the screen, then make sure you check the box that says "Limit the quantity of times the product may be sold." You can set whatever limit you want.

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How to Create Your Brand Promotion and Marketing Your Procreate Brushes or Art

Making your Procreate-created brushes or artwork on auction isn't the only way to go! It's important to take a proactive approach in marketing your brushes as well as your work. You could:

  • Create videos that show you how you can create art using brushes.
  • Take lots of pictures of your brush and their effects in a blog article.
  • Encourage fellow artists to promote your art (or artwork) by offering the possibility of an affiliate program. (Each time an affiliate makes sales, they earn some percentage of that sale, but you decide that percentage prior to the time.) It is necessary to provide your affiliates the registration link that is located under Marketing - Affiliates within your account.

FAQ

Can you legally sell Procreate brushes?

Yes, it is legal to offer Procreate brushes that you've made. You aren't allowed to market brushes designed by another artist or Procreate itself. Procreate application as they're copyrighted.

Can you make money selling Procreate brushes?

Selling Procreate brushes could be an excellent method to earn some extra cash, especially if you are an artist that already has a decent following. Procreate brushes are typically priced between $25-$35 per pack, with several brush choices in each pack.

How can I transfer my Procreate brushes for sale?

To sell your Procreate brushes, you'll be required to export the individual Procreate brushes by swiping left on each of the brushes and clicking the share button. The brush you choose to save will be stored as an .brush file at the location you choose. You can also export multiple brushes at the same time by pressing twice on the name of the folder and clicking to share it.