I’ve kinda thought of textures and fancy brushes as a bit of a crutch, like it hides the actual art behind a default aesthetic. I’m realizing that’s not true. The texture can enhance the art and open the door to more styles. Here are three of the texture packs I’ve been eyeing:

Beyond anything else these things are just fun! It feels great to make something that looks awesome. It’s a lot like reverb - It can be a crutch that hides your mistakes but when used thoughtfully and by skilled hands, reverb enhances the music.