Resources
General
- NoAI.DuckDuckGo: Search the web without AI answers and less AI images
- pCloud: Privacy-focused cloud storage under Swiss privacy laws
- Unhook: A web extension that blocks the addictive features of YouTube
HTML & CSS
- HTML Cheat Sheet: Quick reference of HTML codes
- CSS Cheat Sheet: Quick reference of CSS
- freeCodeCamp: Learn how to code with workshops and exercises. The free version has ads between lessons.
- How to block AI bots from Crawling Your Data by Habeas Data: Blocking bots using robots.txt
- Scripted's Resources: Code references for decorating your site
Art-related
Useful Software
- PureRef: Software for viewing reference images. Free to use but consider supporting them if you can
- YAPA2: Desktop Pomodoro timer
Figure & Gesture Drawing
- Line of action: Timed sessions with varied references of human figure, animals, basic shapes, environment, etc.
- Quickposes: Human figure references. Has both timed sessions and pose references with no time limit
3D References
- POSEMANIACS: Free poses library using 3D models with highlighted muscles
- 3D Reference tool by Anatomy For Sculptors: 3D models of human anatomy, can be rotated freely
Image References
- FILMGRAB: Scenes from movies, amazing for art studies
- Concept Art World: Archive of concept art from various media
- Public Work by Cosmos: Illustrations on public domain
Clothing References
- Fashion History Timeline: Educational site about fashion from various era
- Aesthetics Wiki: Detailed wiki pages about visual aesthetics
Character Design References
- Creative Uncut: Archive of character design from video games
- Character Design References: Archive of character design from various media
Videos
- Sinix Design's YouTube channel: Art theory, tips and trick, critique
- Marco Bucci's YouTube channel: Art theory, tips and trick, mindset for learning
Books
- Ignore Everybody by Hugh MacLeod:
My personal bible. When doing any creative work, focus on what you really want to do rather than external factors like fame, recognition, and money. Even if your hobby is your work, take the time to do creative work you like so it doesn't feel like you're always working. - The Art of Being Brilliant by Andy Cope and Andy Whittaker:
Discusses "Positive psychology" in a way that's not just copium. Changing perspective on how you view things in your daily life makes a huge difference. Personally, I think this is really a precious book in this busy and gloomy modern world.
