Art and Design Resources

[bgates87]

Originally Posted by Juggertha

Some people have asked me about how I do up my art - specifically the stages and processes involved. And while I've done up tutorials in the past, they now seem a bit dated compared with my current technique.

So, I created This Tutorial of 8 easy steps to help people better understand how to create character art in Photoshop.

I hope you all dig it.

That was a really interesting tutorial. What I need is a tutorial for all the stuff that happens before step 1, I'm terrible at drawing poses and the human form in general. I can do pretty good with pose references but I'd like to be able to just put poses directly from my mind onto paper.

[Juggertha]

Originally Posted by bgates87

I'd like to be able to just put poses directly from my mind onto paper.

I can't

[spidey-dude]

bump - took me too long to find this thread and I needed some sites from it

[ComicChick]

a good bump dude

[spidey-dude]

rebump took me ages to find again

[keith_v]

This thread is in dire need of a bump. Those first 2 stock image websites are invaluable.

[jmc]

Bump.

Wonderful body references, everything from spies to gothic outfits. http://charligal-stock.deviantart.com/
Great female references, good for action and weapons . http://imperialstarletstock.deviantart.com/

[jmc]

Massive database of logos from all over the world. Most are Illustrator files but will open in most image editing software. http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/