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Part 2: Pose help! 3D assets.

I recommend life drawing classes but drawing still images can be very helpful as well. 3D websites exist to aid artists, there are many but these are ones I have used and recommend! These are free and don't need to be downloaded.

Pose Maniacs:

A 3D asset website where the figure is in a still pose but they have different options and view points.

Magic Poser:

A 3D asset website where the figure can be posed and moved around in different ways.

Blender:

This is more advanced but Blender is good for posing props and 3D assets. It is also a free program and will have post dedicated to it, but I figured I would include it here. (Image from Skillshare Article)

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So you made a banger track but have NO IDEA how to get it on Spotify?

Same. Every independent artist in India faces this.

Here's the truth nobody tells you:

You can't directly upload to Spotify or Apple Music.

These platforms only accept music through distributors. Think of them as the middleman between your laptop and millions of listeners.

What you actually need:

✨ A music distributor (costs ₹299-2000) ✨ Your song in WAV format ✨ Cover art (3000x3000 px) ✨ 2-3 weeks before release date

That's literally it.

Why Indian artists need INDIAN distributors:

Here's something most people miss — international distributors don't support caller tunes.

And in India, caller tunes = passive income. When someone sets your song as their Jio Tune or Airtel Hello Tune, you earn money EVERY MONTH.

DistroKid? TuneCore? They don't do this.

Indian distributors do.

The basics in 60 seconds:

Step 1: Pick a distributor → Best Music Distribution Companies in India 2026

Step 2: Upload your track + cover art

Step 3: Fill metadata (song title, artist name, genre)

Step 4: Choose platforms (Spotify, JioSaavn, Apple Music, etc.)

Step 5: Set release date (plan 2-3 weeks ahead)

Step 6: Submit and wait for approval

Step 7: PROMOTE LIKE CRAZY

Platforms your music will be on:

🟢 Spotify 🔴 Apple Music 🟠 JioSaavn 🟡 Gaana 🔵 YouTube Music ⚫ Amazon Music 📱 Instagram/TikTok 📞 Caller Tunes (Jio, Airtel, Vi, BSNL)

Plus 150+ more worldwide.

Quick links if you want to dive deeper:

→ Why You Need Caller Tune Distribution

→ Complete Guide for Beginners

→ How Much Spotify Actually Pays

→ Free Distribution Options

The bottom line:

You don't need a record label in 2026. You don't need connections. You don't need lakhs of rupees.

You just need good music, right distributor, and patience.

Your audience is waiting. Go release that track.

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As a self-taught painter with a small (but loyal) following, and as someone who has had to put work first for many years just to survive, I want to say this:

It's going to happen, sooner or later. Keep believing in yourself. Keep working and learning, keep putting effort, and don't fall for most of what people are selling you, because it's YOUR path, and not theirs.

Today, at 49 years old, I got my first professional easel. It costed a small fortune, but it's everything I wanted, and more. It makes me feel like a million dollar artist, and I can't wait to start working on that canvas.

And let me add something: it's not even as uncommon as you may think. My grandmother, Angeles Viera, became a painter at 50, after a life of raising kids and being a professional seamstress. She worked very hard at it, and became a very successful artist who had a complete sold out at her first solo exhibition.

Part 1: Krita! The open source art program!

Krita is an open source art program! I've been using it after Adobe Photoshop misaligned with my- well when PS tripped down the staircase into a subscription model. I do recommend it for artists on a budget or for those who are looking for a replacement from Adobe.

The interface is very similar to PS and is customizable to painting and animation! There are many brushes and textures available from their asset library and while there is a learning curve for all new programs, people are friendly to answer questions.

Krita Download Page

Krita Asset Library