Free Resources for Digital Artists
I try to save resources when I come across them, just in case myself (or someone I know) ends up needing them, and this is one of those collections.
I have not tried all of these, so please let me know if there are any problems.
Krita: Open source free program
Light Brush: a web-based drawing program
PhotoPea: online (no download) alternative to photoshop
GIMP: photoshop alternative program
Blender: pro-level 3D creation software
Inkscape: Free open-sourced program for Vector format files
Vectr: Create and export vector graphics as SVG or PNG files.
Polotno Studio: Free Canva alternative
Kibbitzer: Draws references poses and images
toshi: Draws references poses and images
PoseMy.Art: a free character poser
Referenceangle.com: You can move a head in any angle
JustSketchMe: Character poser (Free limited version)
Wildlife Reference Photos
Floor Plan Creator: design a floor plan, then view it in 3D
x6ud.github.io: Skull poser
Character Design References: it has an overwhelming huge list of references for drawing
CoMiGo’s Palette Generator
🎮 Video Games and Pixel Art:
Universal LPC Spritesheet Generator (free)
RPG Character Builder (Free)
LDtk: Level Designer Toolkit
PixilArt: Create and share pixel art
LibreSprite: a free open-sourced program for animating pixel sprites
Calligraphr: Turns your handwriting into a useable font
FreeTypography: Free fonts for commercial use
Creative Fabrica: Free fonts for commercial use (sign-up required. Click “Menu,” then “Freebies.”)
Line-Of-Action: This one could go in references, but I didn't put it there, because this website is specifically for practicing art
Quick Poses: Practice drawing poses
The Etherington Brothers: A free encyclopedia of drawing tutorials
TinyWow : Collection of several free online tools
Pattern.Monster: Create patterns to be used for clothing or website background tiles
Designspiration: lets you search for graphic design inspiration and see what your competitors are doing