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Syntetyc Downloads review

Freemium#11 of 23 in Digital Brush Libraries

A focused free brush collection for environment artists across seven drawing apps.

8.2/10Editor score
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Syntetyc Downloads is a digital resource library for illustrators working on anime-style landscapes, fantasy environments, and Ghibli-inspired artwork. Operated by illustrator and designer Roberto Nieto, it combines brush sets with tutorials, courses, color palettes, and printables. The central free offering is Environment Brushes 2.0, a collection of 19 brushes intended for natural-environment and related illustration work. It suits artists who want a focused brush resource rather than a general-purpose digital art marketplace.

Platform compatibility is a clear strength. The collection provides native files for Procreate, Photoshop, Art Studio Pro, Clip Studio Paint, Infinite Painter, Krita, and Affinity. The published formats include .brushset, .abr, .artstudio_brushes, .sut, .przp, .bundle, and .afbrushes, with delivery by download. Layered illustration source files add editable working material, while the detailed PDF brush guide and free video tutorials provide supporting instruction. Artists already working in one of the listed applications can choose the corresponding format instead of adapting a generic file.

The free collection is the most defined entry point, while the digital store extends into brushes, tutorials, courses, color palettes, and printables, with free and paid resources. That breadth gives illustrators options to expand beyond the initial brush set, but the product remains most relevant to environment-focused anime and fantasy workflows. Choose Syntetyc Downloads if you want free, multi-application brushes paired with source files and learning material. Artists seeking a different subject focus or a library centered on another illustration style may prefer a more specialized alternative.

Syntetyc Downloads pros and cons

  • Where it wins
    • Free 19-brush Environment Brushes 2.0 collection
    • Native files support Procreate, Photoshop, Krita, Affinity, and more
    • Layered sources, PDF guidance, and free video tutorials included
  • Where it doesn't
    • Focused mainly on anime, fantasy, and natural-environment illustration
    • The broader store includes both free and paid resources
    • Commercial licensing terms require review before professional use

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