| Artist Resource Links | | | | | A list of useful links for artists |
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| Hello! These are links and resources for all kinds of artists that I've been saving over the years. Most of this has been incredibly useful info in my journey as an artist so I've compiled them all together in case anyone else would find any of this to be helpful. Feel free to take a look and share with others! If you have anything you'd like me to add feel free to DM me on Twitter. I'll continue to update this spreadsheet as I find new things as well! Enjoy! | | | | | | | | | KEY |
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| Twitter: @_AshleyCharlene | | | | | | | | | ? Video | App |
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Payment/Subscription
JOB RESOURCES
| JOB SITES & BOARDS | | | RESUME & COVER LETTER TIPS | WEBSITE & PORTFOLIO TIPS | | NETWORKING | | MISC |
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| Animation/VFX/Game Industry Job Postings | | Maaike Scherff - Cover Letter Tips | | Website Setup Guide for Beginners | | Networking Guide for Artists | | Animation Guild Studio List |
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| Toon Boom Job Connections | | 10 Common Resume Mistakes | | Portfolio Website Tips - Part 1 | | Networking Tips | | My Animation Life |
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| Cartoon Brew Animation Job Board | | Tricia Andres - Cover Letter Tips | | Portfolio Website Tips - Part 2 | | Portfolio Day - Twitter | | Animation/Illustration Job Guide |
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| Animated Jobs | | Resume Mistakes to Avoid | | Tips for Building a Storyboard Portfolio | | Business Cards Advice Thread | | Animator's Resource Kit |
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| Game Jobs Board | | How to Write a Great Cover Letter | ? | Laura Price - How to Make a Vis Dev Portfolio | | | | WB Careers - Career Tips & Advice |
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| Artstation Job Board | | How to Write a Resume | ? | Laura Price - Common Portfolio Mistakes | | | | Job Interview Tips |
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| Animation Magazine Job Board | | Writing a Cover Letter for an Unadvertised Job | ? | Sony Animation - Vis Dev Portfolio Tips | | | | Questions to Ask in a Job Interview |
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| Cover Letter Guide | ? | Toniko Pantoja - Story Portfolio Tips | | | ? | Cindy Gallop: Building Your Personal Brand |
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| Cover Letter Resources | ? | Laura Price - Character Design Portfolio Tips |
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Basic Requirements for a Good Portfolio
FREELANCE RESOURCES
| PRICING & INVOICES | | CONTRACTS & LEGAL FORMS | | TAXES | | TIME TRACKERS & TIME MANAGEMENT | | MISC |
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| Laura Wood - Illustration Pricing Resources | | Sample Contracts & Legal Forms | ? | Taxes for Freelancers | | Toggl - Time Tracker | | Jessica Hische - Client Email Helper |
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| The Freelancer Rate Calculator | ? | The Importance of Contracts | | Estimated Tax Worksheet | | Self-Employment Time Tracker Spreadsheet | | Business of Illustration |
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| ? | Jessica Hische - The Dark Art of Pricing | ? | Illustration Contract Guide | | A Freelancer's Guide to Taxes | | Time Sheet Template | ? | Getting Freelance Work |
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| Setting Freelance Rates | | Basic Checklist for Creator-Owned Contracts | | Freelance Tax Tips | | Time Management Tips | | Art Business Bootcamp - Art tips & tools |
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| ? | BaM Animation - Tips for Negotiating & Pricing | ���� | Contract Resources for Comic Creators | ? | Illustration & Taxes | | Quickbooks - Time Management Tips | | Tips for Finding Freelance Clients |
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| ? | Pricing your Illustration Work | | Copyright Information | | | ? | Jake Parker - Time Management Practices | ? | Cale Atkinson - Studio Vs. Freelance |
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| ? | How to Create an Invoice | | Pre-Contract Checklist | | | ? | Alex Clauss - Time Management for Freelancers | | Anoosha Syed - Tips for Getting into Freelance |
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| ? | What Should Go on an Illustration Invoice | | | | | | | | Graphic Artists Guild - Tools & Resources |
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| ? | What to do When You Haven't Been Paid | | | | | | | ? | Tips on Doing Admin Work for Freelancers |
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| Litebox - Collection of Freelance Job Rates | | | | | | | | 1FW - Helping You Succeed in Your Art Business |
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Calculate Your Freelance Rate
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
| ONLINE COURSES | | TOOLS & BOOKS | | STUDENTS | | EDUCATIONAL BLOGS & TUTORIAL SITES | | ONLINE ARTIST COMMUNITIES |
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| Schoolism | | Animator's Resource - Book List | ? | Jake Parker - How To Do Art School RIght | | Muddy Colors | | Drawabox - Art Fundamental Lessons |
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| CGMA Academy | | Jake Parker - Book Recommendations | | Schools & Learning Sites List | | 3dtotal | | Character Design Challenge Facebook Group |
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| Concept Design Academy | | Graphic Artists Guild Handbook | ? | Art Career Advice for High School Graduates | | Traditional Animation | | Artstation |
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| Society of Visual Storytelling | | 3dtotal Books & Magazines | ? | Phil McAndrew - Advice for Students | ? | Toon Boom - Video Tutorials | | Behance |
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| Skillshare | | Drawabox - Tools, Program, & Book Recs | ? | Should You Go To Art School: A Flow Chart | ? | How to Think When You Draw Tutorials | | Character a Day Challenge Facebook Group |
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| Lynda.com | | Jake Parker - Tools | | International Education & Career Guide | | Concept Art World | | Digital Painting: Tutorials & Feedback |
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| The Illustration Academy | | Inktober - Tools | ? | 10 Things to Know Before Going to Art School | ? | IAMAG - Digital Art Resources & Inspiration | | Art Critique & Career Advice Discord |
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| Animation Mentor | | Concept Art World - Books | | | ? | IAMAG - Video Library | | BG Art Discord |
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| ? | Parka Blogs - Art Books & Products Reviews | | | | Ctrl+Paint - Digital Painting Video Library | | Virtual Plein Air Facebook Group |
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ANIMATION
| PRODUCTION PIPELINE & JOB ROLES | | PITCH BIBLES | | STYLE GUIDES | | PRODUCTION ART | | MISC |
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| ? | A Guide To TV Animation Production | | Pitch Bible Essentials | | Adventure TIme | | The Art of Hotel Transylvania 3 | | Animation Price Guide Calculator |
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| Animation Production Process | | What Goes into an Animated Pitch Document | ? | Spongebob Squarepants | | Amphibia |
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| Animation Job Descriptions | | Adventure Time - Pendleton Ward | ? | Wander Over Yonder | | Craig of the Creek |
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| What is a Visual Development Artist? | | Bravest Warriors - Pendleton Ward | ? | My Life as a Teenage Robot | | Art of Animation - Part 1 |
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| What Do Story Artists Do? | | Cupcake & Dino - Pedro Eboli | | Powerpuff Girls | | Art of Animation - Part 2 |
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| What Do Color Stylists Do? | | The Other Town - Marcy Bones | ? | Disney Model Sheets | | Steven Universe |
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| ? | Owen Dennis - What Do Color Stylists Do? | | When Do We Level Up? - Coleman Engle | ? | Animation Style Guides | | The Concept Art Blog |
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| ? | What Does it Take to do Visual Development | | Coconauts - Gene Goldstein | | | | Living Lines Library - Production Art |
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| Pixar in a Box - Behind-the-Scenes Look | ? | Bee and PuppyCat | | | | Bee and PuppyCat |
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Storyboard Revisionist Guide
COMICS & ILLUSTRATION
| COMICS & GRAPHIC NOVELS | | ILLUSTRATION | | KIDLIT | | ZINES |
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| Resources for Comic Book Creators | ? | Types of Illustration | | Write/Illustrate Children's Books: Getting Started | | How to Make a Fanzine |
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| The Comic Creator Finance Workbook | ? | Cale Atkinson - Illustration Agents Info | | How to Promote Your Picture Book | | Call for Zine Submissions |
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| Comic Book Freelancing Tools & Resources | | 4 Keys to a Long & Healthy Illustration Career | | Building Your Kidlit Career: Agents |
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| ? | Pitching Your Comic Book: Outline Template | ? | How to start an Illustration Career |
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| ? | How to do Research for a Graphic Novel |
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Pocket Lawyer for Comic Book Creators
| ? | Colorist on Coloring: What is a Flatter? |
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COMMISSION, CONVENTION, & SHOP RESOURCES
| COMMISSIONS | | PAYPAL INVOICING | | SHIPPING & PACKAGING | | CONVENTIONS | | ONLINE STORES & MERCH |
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| Commission Tracker Template | ? | Guide to Paypal Invoices | | USPS Postage Price Calculator | | Convention Expense vs. Profit Worksheet | | How To Source Suppliers |
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| MISHlist | | Paypal Invoices | | Pirate Ship Shipping Software | | Artist Alley Quick-Start Guide | ? | Marketing Tips & Tricks |
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| Commission Tips | | Paypal Fee Calculator | | ClearBags - Eco Friendly Bags | ? | Artist Alley Resources Post | ? | Marketing for Indie Creators & Kickstarters |
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| Pricing Commissions | | Small PayPal Guide for Creators | | Bulk Office Supply - Recyclable Mailers | | Pin Display Presentation Tips | | Guide to Making Enamel Pins |
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Guide to Tabling at Conventions
Networking as a Con Attendee
Upcoming Cons - List of Fan Conventions
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE - BRUSHES, TIPS, & TUTORIALS
| PHOTOSHOP | | PROCREATE | | CLIP STUDIO PAINT | | TABLETS | | MISC |
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| Popkins Gumroad | | Procreate User Guide | ? | Clip Studio Paint Basics | ? | Frenden - Tablet Reviews | | Adobe Alternatives Chart |
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| Shiyoon Kim Brushes | | Max Packs Brushes | | Reuben Lara - CSP Tutorials & Brushes | ? | Drawing Tablet Buyer's Guide | | Free/Affordable Software & Hardware |
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| Matt's Brushpack | | Anoosha Syed - Procreate Tips | | Official Tips & Tutorials | ? | Best Graphics Tablets for Beginners | | Create Your Own Font |
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| Zedig Brush Pack | | Procreate Twitter Moments - Tutorials & Tips | | Tips for Using 3D Models | ? | Brad Colbow - Drawing Tablet Reviews | | Free Software |
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| Kyle Webster Brushes | | | | Changing Your Lineart to Any Brush Tutorial | | | | Brad Colbow - Drawing Software |
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| Default Keyboard Shortcuts | | | | | | | | Affinity Designer & Procreate Resources |
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| Keyboard Shortcuts | | | | | | | | Free Digital Brushes - Tumblr |
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| CMYK Art Tip | | | | | | | | Free Digital Brushes - Twitter |
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Switching Between Brushes
Content Aware Tutorial
INSPIRATION & REFERENCE
| COLOR & LIGHTING | | ANATOMY & CHARACTER DESIGN | | COMPOSITION & BACKGROUNDS | | STORY | | REFERENCE & STOCK PHOTOS |
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| 101 Color Combinations Inspiration | | Character Design References Pinterest | | Mapcrunch | ? | How to Draw for Storyboarding | | Art Tips & Tutorials Masterpost |
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| Color Picker for Designers & Illustrators | | Muddy Colors - Figure Drawing Resources | | Perspective Grid | | Pixar in a Box - The Art of Storytelling | | Free Stock Photos |
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| Lauren Baldo - Color Theory Tips | | Line of Action - Figure Drawing Practice | ? | Virtual Plein Air Landscape Painting | | Jim Mortensen Storyboard Tips & Tricks | ? | Finding Refer |
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