Bardot Brush vs TsaoShin Full Brush Set
Bardot Brush
bardotbrush.comTsaoShin Full Brush Set
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| Figure | Bardot Brush | TsaoShin Full Brush Set |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 10 | 1 |
| Spec score · Digital Brush Libraries | 7.9 (#9) | 7.0 (#22) |
Plans
Bardot Brush
- Basic Toolkit$12, paid once
- Misshapen Shapes$20, paid once
- Ceramic Glaze$22, paid once
- Playful Painters$24, paid once
- Watercolor Wonder$24, paid once
- Starter Bundle // 3 Sets$25, paid once
- Play & Create Bundle // 3 Sets$32, paid once
- Texture Lover’s Bundle // 5 Sets$35, paid once
- Artist’s Bundle // 4 Sets$36, paid once
- Master Bundle$165, paid once
In their own words
Bardot Brush
Bardot Brush sells downloadable brushes and tools for Procreate users making illustrations, hand lettering, and other digital artwork. Its brush collections use handcrafted textures across fillers, flat brushes, liners, detail brushes, textures, and shaders. They are designed to evoke traditional media while using digital tools, and the maker says the brushes are optimized for Apple Pencil. Installation requires Procreate 5.1 or later on iPad; instructions are also provided for using brush files with Procreate Dreams on iPad. Files are delivered by download, with links in the confirmation page, receipt email, and customer account purchase history. Buyers may use the brushes in personal or commercial work and sell finished work, but may not redistribute downloaded content, including edited brush files. Purchased products include free updates for life. A free plan is listed, with paid products from $10 one-time. Listed options include Basic Toolkit at $12, paid once and Master Bundle at $165, paid once.
TsaoShin Full Brush Set
TsaoShin Full Brush Set is a downloadable collection of more than 100 digital painting brushes, described by its maker as the set used to create their artwork. The main pack is a Photoshop ABR file, and the listed compatible apps are Photoshop CC, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint. The ABR pack can also be imported into Procreate and Clip Studio Paint, with instructions included. Transparent PNG files of the brush tips are included alongside the ABR file. The set costs nothing, and donations are appreciated but not required. There is no free trial. The listed platforms are iOS, macOS, and Windows, and delivery is by download. The maker points to YouTube tutorials about using the brushes and other digital painting methods, and invites visitors to Instagram and TikTok for demonstrations and process videos. The Gumroad page displays a 4.9 rating from 127 ratings.