Resources for Creators

• Free 3D Lighting Reference by William Nguyen – Adjust lighting on facial planes from any angle and rotation, right in your browser. https://artstation.com/artwork/GX3Ax1

• Free Photo Reference of the Head at Any Angle – Rotate a 3D model and search by age, emotion, and more. Perfect for detailed head references. http://referenceangle.com

• Aaron Blaise YouTube Channel – Free tutorials and insights from Aaron Blaise on drawing, animation, and digital art. https://www.youtube.com/user/AaronBlaiseArt

• Sinix Design YouTube Channel – Free anatomy and digital painting tutorials that cover fundamentals and creative techniques. https://www.youtube.com/@sinixdesign

• Character Design References – Free resources for character design inspiration and reference. https://characterdesignreferences.com/

• Imad Awan YouTube Channel – Digital illustration tutorials covering techniques, tips, and workflows. https://www.youtube.com/@ImadAwan

• Proko YouTube Channel – Art video tutorials focused on anatomy, figure drawing, and more. https://www.youtube.com/user/prokotv

• Drawabox – Free tutorials on perspective and form, ideal for building foundational drawing skills. https://drawabox.com/

• Line of Action – Free figure drawing pose sessions to practice dynamic poses and anatomy. https://line-of-action.com/practice-tools/figure-drawing

• Anatomy.net – Comprehensive anatomy references for artists. https://anatomy.net/

• QuickPoses – Free figure drawing pose sessions to improve speed and accuracy. https://quickposes.com/en

• Figurosity – 3D render pose references, ideal for studying form and anatomy. https://figurosity.com/

• Magic Poser – Customizable 3D characters to set up and pose as drawing references. https://magicposer.com/

• Bodies in Motion – High-quality motion figure references to study movement and anatomy. https://www.bodiesinmotion.photo/

• Body Visualizer – Free tool for visualizing weight distribution and body types. https://bodyvisualizer.com/

• Reference Angle – Free customizable face angle references to capture any head angle. http://referenceangle.com/

• Character Design References – Resources and inspiration for character design. https://characterdesignreferences.com/

• Magdalina Dianova Patreon – Character design tutorials and mini-tutorials. (Paid)

• Loish Digital School – Free and paid resources on digital art techniques. https://loish.school/

• Domestika – Frequent sales on courses; search for topics like comic art, paneling, and manga drawing.

• Blambot – Fonts for lettering, plus resources on lettering grammar, tradition, and comic script basics. https://blambot.com/en-ca

• 10 Tips for Paneling Manga – Guide to creating impactful manga panels with tips on layout, pacing, and flow. https://globalcomix.com/news/details/260/creator-tips-and-tricks-10-more-tips-for-paneling-manga

• Paneling and Flow in Comics – Techniques for crafting seamless transitions and maintaining visual flow. https://globalcomix.com/news/details/243/creator-tips-and-tricks-7-paneling-and-flow-in-comics

• Camera Positions: Why They Matter – Tips on camera positioning in comics for emphasizing mood, perspective, and storytelling. https://globalcomix.com/news/details/227/creator-tips-and-tricks-5-camera-positions-why-they-matter

• Clip Studio Paint Guide on Paneling – In-depth article on panel layout and composition for comics and manga. https://www.clipstudio.net/how-to-draw/archives/160963

• Filth & Grammar: The Comic Book Editor’s Secret Handbook – A guidebook filled with comic editing insights and techniques. https://www.offregister.press/filthgrammar

• Formatting and Printing a Comic/Graphic Novel – Key tips on color gamuts (CMYK vs. RGB) and how to prepare your work for printing. https://globalcomix.com/news/details/322/creator-tips-and-tricks-cmyk-vs-rgb-color-gamuts

• Printer Companies – A comprehensive spreadsheet listing printing companies for comics and graphic novels. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Fr8QUMMKaxarur3MC-oj5vWjrEXbUS-_S6dwS1g3nYU/edit?gid=0#gid=0

• Agents for Illustrators – A resource for finding literary agents who represent illustrators and comic creators. https://agentsforillustrators.com/

• Comic Creator's Guide to Literary Agents by Danielle Chuatico & Jesncin Wibowo – A comprehensive guide tailored for comic creators navigating the world of literary agents. https://daniellechuatico.itch.io/comic-creators-guide-to-literary-agents

• Why You Should Get an Agent and How to Present Yourself to One by Wendy Xu – A helpful document outlining the benefits of having an agent and tips for making a strong impression. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1doad0G2J2-FUoYVTutdBDGmi4jt7kxR34sGvd5mJWDw/edit?tab=t.0

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