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
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
turnnoffyourmind
blakekathryn
germansingergirl
areudirty
