art resource masterpost! (2019)
A list of links to all the art resources I’ve compiled since I was thirteen, from Tumblr/Twitter/googling around. They’re not all specifically drawing-related but I’ve personally found them helpful to my art + actively used or learned from each of them. Links marked with a star (★) are ones I use often, or find the most helpful!
- compare heights of human figures
- textures
- hairstyle photos, search by colour/style/etc.
- ★ pinterest of tons of character design & anatomy ref boards
- models.com: just modelling news/photography but nice for portrait reference + diverse faces
- ★ tons of tips on drawing: @grizandnorm and also @etheringtonbrothers (also on twitter and instagram)
- tips for drawing backgrounds (layout & perspective) - thomas romain
- selective colour tool in photoshop (helps balance out colours) - @genicecream
- going from B&W to colour using photoshop curves - @genicecream
- quickposes: pose library for figure & gesture drawing practice, timed drawing
- wetcanvas: forum for object/still life photo references
- tons of varied human poses, can sort by pose type/age/body type/etc. (warning for nudity)
- ★ lookbook.nu: fashion lookbook, can sort outfits by style, occasion, etc.
- timed and randomized photo references for figure drawing (warning: nudity)
- easy lineart in photoshop - @okolnir
- guide for facial expressions - @lackadaisy
- tons of pose photography, categorized by pose - senshistock (deviantart)
- more timed photo references: figure drawing, animal drawing, hands and feet, faces
- ★ PDF of the animator’s survival kit by richard williams: comprehensive book on animation fundamentals
- adobe kuler: adjustable colour wheel, creates cohesive 5-colour palettes
- ★ perspective grid in photoshop - @chuwenjie
- interactive 3d models: human models & wooden figurine
- youtube playlist of various art tutorials/speedpaints/etc. - @erinye
- integrating lineart into flat colours - @dinduarte
- twitter thread of general art resources (technical/fundamental skills) - @jovaline
- tips on drawing backgrounds - @jovaline
- simple nighttime lighting - @japhers
- tips for drawing kissing - @mud-muffin
- ★ mapcrunch: randomized (or editable) google street view, great for environment photo reference
- catalogue of theater costumes sorted by clothing item/time period, great for historical clothing reference
- google’s we wear culture: information about & catalogue of fashion/design/art collections
- one perfect shot database: film screencaps, can organize by shot
- typefilmgrab: more movie shots
- stretches to stop artist back pain (more important than half this list)
- dynamic clouds - @amiamihan
- avoiding empty/“dead” spaces in comic panels - @hammpix
- tips on simplifying drawings for clarity - @hammpix
- guide on making webcomics - @velinxi
- twitter thread of storyboard/comic art resources - @nilaffle
- creating depth and distance in backgrounds - @mathiaszamecki
- ★ croquiscafe: youtube channel that simulates figure drawing sessions (warning: nudity)
- ★ large PDF of storyboarding tips - @jimmortensen
- another colour picker for harmonious colours
- ★ google drive folder of art book PDFs (anatomy & figure drawing) - @jijidraws
- designdoll (free program for download): adjustable 3d human figures, better quality than online sites