The Truth About Textures: Why Authenticity Matters

In today’s growing digital art market, there’s a serious problem that not enough people talk about: unauthorized textures and brushes being sold without proper rights. We believe artists deserve tools that are not only high-quality—but also legally and ethically safe to use.

Whether you're a hobbyist or a professional artist working with clients, it's critical to understand the importance of using authentic, custom-made textures.

✅ Creating and Selling Your Own Textures:

If you create your own textures—whether scanned from real media, painted by hand, or digitally crafted—you are legally allowed to sell them for use in Procreate or any other digital software.

✅ Purchasing and Reselling (With Rights):

You may purchase textures from other creators and include them in your own products only if the original creator has given you the explicit license or written permission to do so.

🚫 What You Cannot Do:

  • You cannot sell Procreate’s built-in textures or brushes, or distribute them in any form.

  • You cannot use textures or artwork that infringe on the intellectual property rights of others.

  • You cannot market your brushes as “official Procreate textures,” or imply affiliation with Procreate without permission. This breaks their Terms of Service.

    🔎 How to Check If a Brush Uses Illegal Procreate Textures

    If you’ve purchased brushes and suspect that the creator may have included Procreate’s default textures—here’s how to check:

    Step-by-Step Guide (Procreate):

    1. Open a brush from the set you purchased.

    2. Go to the Brush Studio by tapping the brush.

    3. Navigate to the "Grain" tab or the "Texture" sections.

    4. See the name of the texture being used.

    5. Compare it to your default Procreate textures. If it matches any of Procreate’s built-in textures, it's likely that you're using copyrighted material without a proper license.

      🚨 Why This Matters

      If a seller includes Procreate’s default textures in a paid product without permission, they are violating Procreate's copyright—and so are you, unknowingly, if you use those brushes in your work (especially commercially).

      In these cases, you have paid for copyrighted material that the seller most likely did not have the right to distribute.

      🛡️ What To Do If You’ve Been Sold Infringing Brushes

      If you suspect a brush set you bought includes copyrighted or stolen textures:

      1. Ask the seller to provide proof of permission or licensing for the textures used.

      2. Contact Procreate Support and provide:

        • A sample of the brushes you bought.

        • The name of the seller and where you purchased them.

      3. Request a refund from the seller if they cannot prove ownership or permission.

      Brushes that use stolen or copyrighted textures cannot legally be used in any commercial work and may put your business or artwork at legal risk.

      ✅ How to Protect Yourself

      • Always buy from trusted creators who craft their own textures and assets.

      • Look for sellers who offer handmade, original textures built from real-world materials.

      • Don’t hesitate to ask for licensing or source information if something feels off.

      • If the seller owns the original work, they should be able to easily show the source or proof of rights.

        ✨ Our Commitment at Tattoowize.com

        We take pride in offering 100% original, hand-crafted textures and brushes made with real materials, custom scans, and years of experience. Nothing we sell includes stolen or reused content from other creators or from Procreate. Our goal is to provide artists with tools they can trust—ethically, legally, and creatively.