Here will be a List of useful websites, resources, links, videos, job search areas etc.
WEBSITES
ART COMMUNITY
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REFERENCES
Reference for Old Masters Artwork (become a member for very Hi-Res images!)
Other References
http://www.catsuka.com/gengal/artworks/ - Anime Concept Art, (good for turn around's)
http://www.pixelovely.com/gesture/figuredrawing.php - Figure Drawing Exercise (Nudity)
Photo Reference
- Check Out my Groups, great for poses for drawing practise, i recommend typing in- gymnast, ballet, dancers, models, showgirls, pinup into flickr to find plenty of references for the female body, or simply portraits for faces.
ONE HOUR DRAWING PRACTICE TIMER -play a flickr photo-stream and change the picture every-time the alarm goes off.
2 MINUTE POSE TIMER, 5 MINUTE POSE TIMER, 10 MINUTE POSE TIMER,
+ 10 SEC TO CHANGE PICTURE, (CLICK 'LOOP AT END')
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/ - Useful for timing yourself at work or for drawing practice.
http://www.online-stopwatch.com/cash-clock/ - Remember Time Is Money! Helpful if charging per hour.
http://grooveshark.com/#/ - Music to listen to whilst drawing :)
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TUTORIALS & RESOURCES
Interviews & Tutorials VERY USEFUL!!!!
http://www.livestream.com/fuckinartwithmrdelicious
Adobe
http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-cs5/
http://tv.adobe.com/channel/how-to/
Adobe
http://tv.adobe.com/show/learn-photoshop-cs5/
http://tv.adobe.com/channel/how-to/
Photoshop Resources
Brushes
http://cghub.com/scripts/view/130/ - What I've started using.
A lot of people ask 'what brushes do you use' and the truth is many artist (including myself) use the basic default brushes - they just know how to use them. So having different brushes won't give you a magic bullet but the main benefit is for the textures.
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BOOKS
HOW TO DRAW BEST BOOKS! Andrew Loomis Books
More and George Bridgeman- Also one of the best.
1) first, skim through the whole book
2) READ the whole book intently, using the drawings as reference to understand what the reading is all about and copying the drawings
3) re-read sections of the book, working intently on one body part (or system of parts) at a time, and drawing a ton of them from imagination to really solidify the information in your brain.
1.Copy
2.Study
3.Apply
Also I recommend to Start reading Books in other areas of personal development.
'Think and Grow Rich' Napoleon Hill - Personal Favourite! Changed my life.
Also books on - Pitching and Selling, Being an Illustrator, Creating a Portfolio, Running a small Business, Personal Motivation, PR, Networking and Taxing.
I'll upload more to the list when I have the time.
I'll upload more to the list when I have the time.
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Other Areas of Inspiration/ Motivation
Motivation, Success & Well-Being, Goal Setting
Jim Rohn
Les Brown
Tony Robbins
Brian Tracy
I recommend Audio Books from these people. very, very Good!
Physical Fitness
P90X Extreme Workout
It's important not to forget about all areas of your life, and improving your well being and personal health will effect your art greatly in a positive way.
'My Body is My Temple' - Treat it well.
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Motivation, Success & Well-Being, Goal Setting
Jim Rohn
Les Brown
Tony Robbins
Brian Tracy
I recommend Audio Books from these people. very, very Good!
Physical Fitness
P90X Extreme Workout
It's important not to forget about all areas of your life, and improving your well being and personal health will effect your art greatly in a positive way.
'My Body is My Temple' - Treat it well.
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Final Tips
Set goals, Keep a Journal, buy a watch and a calender, Keep fit and healthy, Keep positive, Be Patient and Study Well.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle
Set goals, Keep a Journal, buy a watch and a calender, Keep fit and healthy, Keep positive, Be Patient and Study Well.
We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle
It takes time to become great, enjoy the journey as the journey is just as important as the destination!
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MORE COMING SOON..
It would be awesome if this site became a Haven for resources: so if anyone Finds a great site, reads a great book, finds a good brush set, or any other then please post it and i will add it to the resource page :)
