12 Free Inky Photoshop Brushes + A Quick How-to Video
Today I thought it might be fun to share a set of Photoshop brushes that I created a little while ago using calligraphy ink and a nice coarse brush. I saved the brushes at a high-resolution, so they are suitable for both web and print projects. If you're not very familiar with using Photoshop brushes I've also put together a short video with some little tricks and tips that will enable you to customize these and any other Photoshop brushes you may have to make them even more functional and enjoyable. The video is best viewed in the full-screen mode.
First start by downloading the Photoshop brush set using the button below. I am also making these brushes available as a PNG file if you prefer to work with them that way. For this video tutorial, I am using the brush set (not the PNG file). Please note that because these are hi-resolution files they may take a little while to download.
Here's an example of how you might use these shapes to dress up an image for your blog (look...it's my new haircut too):
Or maybe you will use them with color to create a painterly image (quote found over on Pinterest):
You guys are so clever, I'm sure you will think of a ton of really great ways to use them. And of course if you'd like to...I'd love to hear from you if you do.
The fine print:
This set is available for you to use freely in both commercial and non-commercial works. The files themselves however are not available for distribution or sale. I know that sounds loopy, but it's happened more than a few times. This isn't too much to ask, right?! If you'd like to pass on the word about the brush set to your friends or blog readers, I'd love for you to link to this post directly. Thanks a heap for your support! I hope you'll enjoy the brushes. xo Ez
P.S. If you like this brush set, you might also like my Free Hand-drawn Arrow Photoshop Brushes.
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| by Ez Wednesday, September 12, 2012 
Reader Comments (48)
These are fantastic. Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to try them out.
Oh my gosh. These are SO beautiful! Love, love, love!!!
These are wonderful! I can't wait to use them. Thank you so much for sharing them so generously.
You look gorgeous with your new haircut - you always look beautiful actually, but this shot is specially stunning.
Your hair looks SO. GOOD.
Wish I could pull off short hair! My face is way too chubby, booo.
thank you! I love these brushes!!!
You're the best thank you!!!
Oh I love these brushes, thank you !
I only have photoshop elements, I hope it will work !
And your hair cut is beautiful :)
These are fabulous!! Thank you so much and excited to try them out :) xoxo
You.Look.Stunning! So lucky to be able to wear your hair short. Wow. Seriously.
Brilliant! : )
Oh, and by the way.. lovely haircut, looks great on you! : )
thank you sooooo much for sharing!!!is beautiful!
Ooh great brushes! Going to play with them.
Thanks Ez for the brush set!
And love the new haircut for the coming fall season.
Thank you so much Ez ! I can't wait to try those new brushes !
Interesting tutorial. I use Photoshop everyday and almost forgot how to creative with it.
Thanks for the inspiration! Also lovely blogs, I m glad I found in Pinterest in the first place!
Kalo
Wow, what a nice gift! I have so much fun with this brush set right now! Your video tutorial is also really helpful.
Thank you, Ez!
They are so lovely. I am so inspired to use them right away. Thank you so much for sharing!
I love your short hair! I was going to grow mine out, but seeing your cut makes me reconsider!
Your hair! BEAUTIFUL! Got me thinking of going all pixie again now too!
EZ, these are amazing! I've had fun playing around with them in PSE already and can't wait to use them in projects!!
And PS--I agree with everyone else who says your short hair is gorgeous!
Your new hair is so cool! LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!
I already have some creative brushes, but these are new. Thanks for that.
Yna
Thank you for the brushes, can't wait to use them!
These are just what I've been thinking about for the past few days! So glad that I saw them on Pinterest! Thanks for sharing!
Love the brushes and your haircut! I was wondering if you know of any brushy watercolor fonts? I have been looking..Thanks for the tutorial. Also what software did you use to record the tutorial?
Thanks, Maria