Procreate comes with over 200 awesome brushes to use for all different drawing techniques but there are so many more options available online. You would be amazed at how many unique brushes are out there that you didn’t even know existed, or could exist!
It’s always a good idea to constantly build on your original brush library because it allows you to create originality in your work and experiment with different tools that have been tried and tested by other artists. I frequently scour the bed for new and exciting brush variations.
Lineart is a very popular drawing style in Procreate that is commonly used when designing and portraying characters or portraits, especially in Manga and animation. Because so much focus is on each line and stroke, it’s important to ensure you choose the right brush.
I’m Carolyn and I’ve been using Procreate for my digital illustration business for over three years so I’m constantly on the hunt for new inspiration and tools to enhance my design skills. Line art requires a particular, thin brush style so more options are welcome.
Today I’m going to show you some of my favorite free lineart brushes for Procreate.
Table of Contents
- 1. Soft Lineart by Coco
- 2. Vertical Lines Single Procreate Brush by MyPrintsCollection
- 3. 8 Multiline Procreate Brushes by OpalYagley
- 4. The Most Simple Lineart Pen by Sweet.Major
- 5. Free Line Art Brush by Yoru
- 6. Mixed Lines Single Brush by MyPrintsCollection
- 7. 10 Procreate Abstract Face Line Art Stamps by artist-dune
- 8. Teyoid Lineart Brush for Procreate by Teyoid
- 9. Line Paper Texture Brushes by Brush Galaxy
- 10. Procreate Lineart and Architecture Brush Suite by ArchFloyd
- 11. Soft Sketch & Lineart Brush by Oreos
- 12. Lineart Brush Set by Jorge Tirado
- 13. Linear Brushes by Seamless Team
- 14. Simple Manga Motion (speed) Lines Brush by Oscar Campo
- 15. Free Webtoon Frame Procreate Brush by JRRH
- 16. Azzylum’s Default Brush Set for Procreate by Azzylum
- 17. Multi Line Procreate Brush Set Shine On by MyPrintsCollection
- 18. Linear Christmas Decorations Stamps by Brush Galaxy
- 19. Procreate Mochi Brush by Marshmal Mochi
- 20. Gradient Multi Lines Single Brush by MyPrintsCollection
- 21. Procreate Sketch & Lineart Brushes by RaynaBehl
- 22. Ballpoint Pen by Sadie Lew
- 23. Free Anime Brushset by Attki
- 24. 230 Free & Original Procreate Brushes by Ann Rose
- 25. Procreate Brushes: Basic 10 by Jingsketch
- FAQs
- Conclusion
1. Soft Lineart by Coco
This brush is great for simple, bold lineart drawings. I would use this brush to create thick and final outlines, not as a part of the initial sketching and designing process. It has a unique taper and you can adjust the thickness of your canvas to achieve different results.
This brush is free for personal use.
2. Vertical Lines Single Procreate Brush by MyPrintsCollection
This brush would be for a very specific style of line drawing whose goal was to be striking and identifiable. This would be good for lineart drawings of objects, landscapes, or even lettering, but not great for character design or animation.
This brush is free for personal and commercial use.
3. 8 Multiline Procreate Brushes by OpalYagley
I’ve used these brushes for connecting lineart as they have a consistent thickness and a solid, fun feel to them. These would not be ideal for sketching or quick drawings but are better suited for large object drawings or outlines. There are 8 brushes in this set, my favorite is number 5.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
4. The Most Simple Lineart Pen by Sweet.Major
This solid lineart pen has a unique taper so provides a nice variation of widths and thickness depending on your drawing pressure. I like to use this brush for clean and clear sketches.
This brush is free for personal use.
5. Free Line Art Brush by Yoru
This light and wispy style brush is perfect for quick and fluid sketches that offer an anime-style finish.
This brush is free for personal use.
6. Mixed Lines Single Brush by MyPrintsCollection
This brush comprises a unique three-toned stroke that creates depth and a 3D effect in your lines. A thinner setting for this brush would work well when creating solid characters or lettering.
This brush is free for personal and commercial use.
7. 10 Procreate Abstract Face Line Art Stamps by artist-dune
These are unique lineart stamps of different faces that could create some really unique abstract work or even be a basis for an awesome pattern or design. There are 10 brushes in this set.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
8. Teyoid Lineart Brush for Procreate by Teyoid
This brush offers a variety of thicknesses that are perfect for a detailed character drawing that doesn’t distract from its subject.
This brush is free for personal use.
9. Line Paper Texture Brushes by Brush Galaxy
These aren’t traditional line brushes but offer a series of unique backgrounds that are hard to achieve without them. I use these backgrounds as a basis for my anime sketches and this set comes with 6 brushes.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
10. Procreate Lineart and Architecture Brush Suite by ArchFloyd
This brush pack offers users a variety of fine lines and delicate brush styles. These brushes are ideal for using skinny brush strokes within your design or pattern.
This brush is free for personal use.
11. Soft Sketch & Lineart Brush by Oreos
This brush set offers two soft brushes with an opaque appearance. This style of brush is great for mystical and blended drawings.
These brushes are free for personal use.
12. Lineart Brush Set by Jorge Tirado
This brush set includes all the brushes you need to draw your next comic book strip. It provides lineart brushes and special effects textures to create your whole scene. This pack contains 7 brushes.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
13. Linear Brushes by Seamless Team
This set comes with 22 different line brushes that you can use for drawing or lettering. My favorite brush to use for lineart is the tassel brush because of its rough blended texture.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
14. Simple Manga Motion (speed) Lines Brush by Oscar Campo
This is such an awesome tool for adding lines and effects to your next Manga drawing or comic book strip. This set offers three different thickness brushes for you to use.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
15. Free Webtoon Frame Procreate Brush by JRRH
The free version of this set offers 5 different stamp brushes to use as frames for your comic book, character design, or Manga drawings. This is a really cool and unique tool to have for your animations.
These brushes are free for personal use.
16. Azzylum’s Default Brush Set for Procreate by Azzylum
This set offers 29 brushes for all of your cartoon and animation-related needs. I like the Market Smooth Lineart brush for creating clear shapes and stylized character features.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
17. Multi Line Procreate Brush Set Shine On by MyPrintsCollection
This set is awesome for creating multiple lines at the same time and should be used for larger style drawings or shapes, but not for animation or character design. This set comes with 17 brushes.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
18. Linear Christmas Decorations Stamps by Brush Galaxy
Okay, this is random but this stamp brush collection has come in very handy for holiday-themed illustrations for me before. It comes with 7 lineart decorations which can be used for a variety of holiday designs and patterns.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
19. Procreate Mochi Brush by Marshmal Mochi
This is one of my favorite Manga brushes as it is ultra smooth and creates beautiful and smooth lines. It’s ideal for all of your lineart drawings.
This brush is free for personal and commercial use.
20. Gradient Multi Lines Single Brush by MyPrintsCollection
This brush offers a three-tone line with a blended and gradient finish. Ideal for larger lineart drawings but only use this pen if working on fine details.
This brush is free for personal and commercial use.
21. Procreate Sketch & Lineart Brushes by RaynaBehl
This set of four brushes offers a series of different thicknesses and styles in your strokes. I love using the Smooth Lineart Pen for character drawings as it provides all you need for a clean finish.
This brush is free for personal and commercial use.
22. Ballpoint Pen by Sadie Lew
This is an incredible and free drawing tool that allows you to replicate the smooth, blue effect of continuous line drawing with a ballpoint pen. This is ideal for continuous lineart drawings and portraits.
This brush is free for personal and commercial use.
23. Free Anime Brushset by Attki
This is another great starter pack for all anime artists. It has the Line 1 brush which is perfect for the lineart sketching of your character and then 7 more brushes to add the final touches to your drawing.
These brushes are free for personal use.
24. 230 Free & Original Procreate Brushes by Ann Rose
This is a huge free brush set that offers a massive selection of brushes for Procreate. Many of them are perfect for creative lineart drawings and the whole set is just great value.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
25. Procreate Brushes: Basic 10 by Jingsketch
This set comes with 10 awesome brushes, but I love one for lineart drawing: the Clean Sketch brush. It’s perfect for creating thin and clean line drawings of any subject.
These brushes are free for personal and commercial use.
FAQs
Below I have briefly answered some of your frequently asked questions about free lineart brushes for Procreate:
What is the best brush for anime line art in Procreate?
My favorite brush for drawing anime in Procreate is the Manga Portrait Procreate Brush by Meisanmui. For only $14 USD you get the best option for creating anime drawings plus it comes with character templates and facial feature brushes too.
What Procreate brush should I use for lineart?
My favorite preloaded Procreate brushes for lineart are the Studio Pen and the Technical Pen because they offer pressure-sensitive thickness and smooth lines.
What is a good brush size for lineart?
The Technical Pen in Procreate is good for lineart as it is thin and smooth and reacts well to your stylus pressure which allows for varied thickness in your drawing.
How to make lineart look better in Procreate?
The most common issue for lineart drawing is an unsteady hand. You can improve this by increasing the Streamline percentage on the brush that you are using to create a more steady flow when drawing lineart.
Conclusion
The options are endless when it comes to Procreate brushes as there are hundreds of artists creating new brush sets every day. This is why I like to make it part of my weekly routine to have a glance at the new brushes available for free or for purchase online to try and keep up.
When it comes to drawing lineart in Procreate, your brush choice will heavily depend on your drawing style, technique, and what you are trying to achieve. So I recommend trying a few of these brushes today and trying to find the one that best represents the style you’re looking for.
What’s your favorite Procreate lineart brush? Leave your answer in the comments sections below.