A list of tools, software, and resources for artists, particularly digital artists. I've been making art (both 3D and 2D) on and off since 2016, and have experience taking commissions and selling my art online.
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2D art software
3D art software
Resources for learning 2D art
Resources for learning 3D art
Resources for making a living from art
Sharing art online
2D art software
A variety of digital painting software, both free and paid!
Free and open-source!
GIMP
Free and open-source. This is what I use!
Krita
Free digital painting software.
FireAlpaca
Paid either once or monthly, includes 3 months of free trial!
CLIP STUDIO PAINT
One-time payment for full license, includes 31 days of free trial!
PaintTool SAI
3D art software
Software for 3D modelling, rendering, animation, etc.
Free and open-source, also ridiculously powerful.
Blender - 3D Creation Software
Paid 3D animation and visual effects software (free trial available)!
Maya
Paid 3D modeling and rendering software (free trial available)!
Autodesk 3DS Max
Resources for learning 2D art
Resources for self-taught 2D artists!
Comprehensive curriculum for self-taught artists, incredibly detailed!
Radiorunner's Curriculum for the Solo Artist
A free, exercise based approach to learning the fundamentals of drawing!
Drawabox
Resources for learning 3D art
Resources to help self-taught 3D artists, primarily with Blender 3D.
A suggested 3D art curriculum from one of the best.
How to Learn 3D in 4 weeks (self-taught curriculum)
A YouTube playlist with tutorials on 3D character art.
Character Sculpting Tutorial in Blender
Resources for making a living from art
Guides on taking commissions, making a living in other ways, and platforms to sell your art on!
An incredibly valuable resource on how to price commissions.
Pricing & Taking Commissions
An alternative to Etsy! Cooperatively owned by artisans, workers, and supporters.
Artisans Cooperative
Lesser-known ways for artists to make a living!
5 Less Known Ways for Artists to Make Money (Resources)
An amazing resource for artists who want to take commissions.
Ultimate Commission Guide for Artists (+ Free resources)
Probably the best platform to take art commissions on.
Artistree
Sharing art online
Social media platforms for artists, as well as tools to protect your art from being used by AI without your consent.
A QTBIPOC-owned company building a platform for artists similar to DeviantArt!
InkBlot Art
A handy tool to protect your artwork from AI!
ArtShield
A tool to discourage your art from being used by AI.
