Art Resources

These are some of the tools and websites that I have personally found useful in my ongoing artistic journey. I am constantly updating and clarifying this list. If you've found it helpful, or if you think I'm missing a major category or specific website, drop me a line and let me know!

REFERENCE:
Figure Drawing
Rhino House - video reference for animators and artists
Posebook by Silver 
Posemaniacs - anatomical visual library and several automated drawing practice tools
Proko Figure Drawing and Anatomy Tutorials
Animation
Animation Resources - library of classic animation walk/run cycles, pencil tests, lip synch reference, etc.
Photography
Flickr's Creative Commons Program
Character Design & Production Art
Character Design References - extensive, subcategorized Pinterest boards focused on animation & videogame design
Craft - high-quality character design and production art (paid subscription)
Illustration
Illustration Age - blog and resource site by and for professional illustrators
Fine Art & Art History

DIGITAL RESOURCES:
Brushes
Textures
TUTORIALS:
Digital
ctrl+paint - excellent website full of clear, concise Photoshop painting tutorials
Traditional
Draw Mix Paint 
James Gurney's Painting Tutorials - on gouache, watercolor, dinosaurs, portraits and more

CLASSES:
Online
Los Angeles
Concept Design Academy - I have taken 8 foundational classes here and can personally vouch for their quality
3Kicks
Animation Guild

JOBS & CAREERS:
Drawn & Drafted - their "Art Business Bootcamp cheatsheets" are free and chock-full of incredibly valuable information
Graphic Artists Guild Handbook of Pricing and Ethical Guidelines - a staple in every professional artist's bookshelf

COMING SOON: Recommended podcasts and books!
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