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Art Resources
I've probably spent more time collecting this shit than actually drawing.
Masterposts
- *the w/ic/i
- /ic/'s other sticky
- unnecessarily huge list of tumblr art blogs (archive) a lot of these blogs are probably deactivated or moved, but some should still be solid
Art Software
- *libresprite FOSS pixel art program!
- pixelorama ANOTHER FOSS pixel art program!
- ordered dither maker dither your images in browser
- medibang free digital art program. I used it before switching to CSP, and it's my pick for best free art program
- *clip studio paintmy fave paid art program. it is normally $50 but you can wait for a sale
- krita FOSS digital art program. personally never been my fave bc there's a learning curve to the interface but it's solid and a lot of artists swear by it
- pureref free program specifically for keeping your references together
- inkscape FOSS program for vector graphics, similar to adobe illustrator
- *photopea free photo editor mimicking photoshop! it's even in your browser!
Reference Images
*Note: I would not recommend Croquis Cafe because they're known to be very rude and unprofessional with their customers. Read this reddit thread to see what I'm talking about.- human photo refs (clothed and nude) quickposes / justsketch.me / sketchdaily / adorkastock / bodiesinmotion / null-entity / fatphotoref / meg's pose cove /
- animal photo reference repository
- reference.pictures a mix of poses and natural landscape references
Map Making
- azgaar fantasy map generator
- inkarnatefreemium map making site
- playlist: wasd20 map making
- video: making your map w/ free programs
- mapeffects.co tutorials and brushes for making fantasy maps
Costume Design
- claire hummel's historical fashion referenceHUGE list of books and online resources around historical and cultural dress
Fun Tools
- untitled tile paintermake art by painting tiles!
- electric zine maker indie program that lets you put together printable zines
Where to Find Resources
Suffice to say I'm pretty online, so I find a lot of this stuff sooner or later. I found a lot of things from a few different places:
- /ic/: It is a 4chan board, so it is 90% asbestos pit and 10% good stuff, but there are always threads like /artbook/ that compile a bunch of different resources. there used to be these huge folders of artbooks and reference photos, but i wasn't able to find any
- tumblr blogs: just go down a rabbit hole. most decent art blogs will have a page with their best links, or at least an efficient tagging system that branches out elsewhere
- neocities: i literally just choose a site and sniff around for a 'resources' tab