Resources

Fun and/or useful links found all around the web. Click on each category to expand.

General

Archive.org
UNESCO - Digital Library
Project Gutenberg - E-Book library.
Cloud Convert - All-type file converter.
CC Search Portal - Search for creative commons content across multiple platforms.
SauceNAO - Find the source of images you got online.
Fornecedores para Artistas - [PT-BR] Lista de fornecedores acessíveis para artistas/artesãos brasileiros.

Browser Art Programs

Photopea - Photoshop-like.
JSPaint - Classic MSPaint.
Kleki - Paint Tool Sai-like.
Piskelapp - Pixel art app.
Kidpix - Nostalgic paint-like app.
Free Sprite Sheet Packer
Cool Text Maker - Rad!
Blinkie Maker
3D Message Maker
EzGIF - online gif maker.
The Death Generator - Scary name aside, it makes fake game dialog screenshots. Lots of old game options.

Pose References

True Ref - Lots of different models. No nudity.
Adorka Stock - Slightly varied models. No nudity.
Jookpub Stock - Single model. No nudity.
The Pose Archives - 2 models. Can be suggestive.
Faestock - Plenty of outfits, great for inspiration.
Fat Photo Ref - Requires password given by admin. 18+, may have nudity.
Posemaniacs - 3D models that can be rotated.
CliPose - Great pose collection for CSP users.
Animal Photo Art References Search - Head angle references. Select a skull, pose it, and a bunch of animal heads on the same angle will appear.
Reference Angle - Same as above, but for human heads.

Other Image References

Public domain, CC, and other images you can use:

Wiki Media
Picryl - Search engine for public domain works
Public Domain Image Archive
Artvee - Classical and modern art catalog.
Smithsonian Open Access - Another public domain image catalog.
Unsplash - Thousands of free-to-use images.
Pixabay - Even more free-to-use images.
Transparent Textures - For all of your background needs.
Glitter Graphics - Compilation of graphics from the old internet. Remember MySpace and Orkut? Feel old yet?
Cursors 4U

3D resources:

Freepik - Free 3D models for download.
Sketchfab - 3D models that can be previewed and rotated in the browser.
Asaro Head - Actually a lightning ref.

Clothes and Fashion:

Claire's Historical Fashion Reference & Resources - A Google Docs list of references.
Fashion History Timeline
Curated pinterest Folder (European Armor)

Museum Archives

The Costume Institute
V&A
British Library
The British Museum
The National Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
Europeana - A collection of european art, books, films and music compiled by the European Union.
Digital Museum

Multimedia

Pixabay - ...Has music, video and sound effects too!
GameAudioGDC- Royalty Free Sound Effects Archive

VTuber & Character Makers

Customizable VTuber models:

V.3 Customizable Premade Model - A customizable, already rigged model for Vtuber Studio. $45 USD.
Customizable Chibi Vtuber Model - Same as above, but it's a cute lil chibi. €25 Euro.

Dollmakers:

Heroforge

Piccrew:

(piccrews coming soon)

Other:

F2U Chibi Base - Yes it's a shameless plug. Yes, it's free :D

Fun Little Trickets

Wiki Race - Fun little game where you start at a random wikipedia article, and have to navigate throguh links until you end on another specific wikipedia page.
NeilCicierega's Productivity Tool - A simple timer that judges you A LOT if you tab out of work.
By Vegalia - Curly, coily and braided hair brushes (among others). For Photoshop, CSP and Procreate. Be sure to read TOS.
Against Access - Why (and for whom) you should use Alt-Text. Great read even if you don't.
Multi Screen Resolution Test - Test your site in different resolutions and devices.
What the Fuck Should I Listen to Right Now? - Aggresively recommends artists similar to the ones you just typed. Sometimes.

Final Fantasy XIV

Lore:

Mirke's Menagerie - Compiles FFXIV Lore (Tumblr)
Unofficial Dictionary of the Official Languages of FFXIV
Final Flowery XIV - FF14 flower language dictionary.
BOTANICA EORZEA
MINERICA EORZEA
Final Fantasy XIV Lore: Ishgard
Ascian Reference Pile
Song Lyrics Compilation

Lore Videos:

FFXIV Story Archive (Youtube) - Includes MSQ, Class/Job Quests, Role Quests, Relics, Reconstructions, etc.
1.0 MSQ (Youtube Playlist)
FFXIV 1.x All Main Scenario Cutscenes

Modding:

And my favorite twitter post:

"Somewhere out there are people who need to hear a story you're uniquely able to tell. Art by others, even better art, won't do; only yours." - Tips from Jesse Hamm (@Hamm_Tips)

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