✷Art Resources✷
Hello
I'm Kat (they/she), I also go by Tonkable online. I'm an animator & illustrator based in the UK.
I made this site to help those who want to learn how to draw, animate, write, set up portfolios, etc. This is also a reference list for me as I use most of these resources myself.
I've tried to keep most resources free but some will have to be paid for, however I highly recommend any paid for book/pdf/course I link here.
if any links are dead please let me know by DMing me anywhere you can :)
last updated: 9 jul '24DISCLAIMER
I have not and will not be paid to put any of these links here, these are all things I have used/currently use that I personally recommend to others
drawing
link | desc. | price |
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Study References Board | my pinterest board of references | free |
GES DRAW PARTY | timed model videos | free |
Line Of Action | timed model photos | free/sub |
Drawabox | learn to draw from the basics | free |
Reference Angle | draw heads from different angles | free |
How To Think About Composition | PDF by Zoe Jay | free |
Kaycem | streamer/youtuber drawing tutorials | free |
3 tips to improve your PEOPLE SKETCHING (fast urban sketching techniques) | video by Sketching Scottie | free |
Drawing Tutorials Online | figure drawing tutorials | free/sub |
Creating Backgrounds | by Tim Mcburnie | free |
An Incomplete Guide to Prop Design | PDF by lexlambs | $5 |
Eric's Thoughts On Drawing Backgrounds And Props | post by erichibbeler | free |
How to Rotate a Box in Perspective | video by dr. Draw | free |
colour theory
link | desc. | price |
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Marco Bucci | youtube channel | free |
Colour Tips and Tricks | PDF by Iniro | $15 |
Colour Tips and Tricks 2 | PDF by Iniro | $16 |
Colour Theory Tumblr post | has some useful links | free |
Why Color Studies Are So Powerful | by Light Ponderings | free |
animation
link | desc. | price |
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The Animator's Survival Kit | book by Richard E. Williams | £25.27 |
Alex Grigg// Animations for Anyone | youtube channel | free |
BAM Animation | youtube channel | free |
software specific
link | software | desc. | price |
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How to Animate Night In The Woods [Scribble Kibble #103] | After Effects* | video by Crowne Prince - helped me get a grip on AE | free |
Frame by Frame Animation Tricks in After Effects | Tutorial | After Effects* | video by Manuel does Motion | free |
Blender Fundamentals | Blender | official blender beginner tutorials | free |
EVERYTHING You Need to Animate with Blender Grease Pencil (Beginner Guide) | Blender | video by kdsketch | free |
How To Animate in Clip Studio Paint - Tutorial for Beginners | Clip Studio Paint* | video by Jesse J. Jones | free |
Learn Fusion in 10 Minutes! - Beginner Tutorial for Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve | DaVinci Resolve | video by Casey Faris | free |
DaVinci Resolve 17 Parallax Animation | DaVinci Resolve | video by Digital Vector Studios | free |
Mastering Procreate Dreams | Procreate Dreams* | course by Alex Grigg | $40 |
Little Miss Hellraiser Toon Boom Harmony Rig | Toon Boom Harmony* | by Edu Bruks | free |
Sun and Moon Toon Boom Crash Course | Toon Boom Harmony* | 4 week online course | £500 (est.) |
* software not free
storyboard
link | desc. | price |
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Storyboarding Essentials: SCAD Creative Essentials | book by David Harland Rousseau & Benjamin Reid Phillips | £18.15 |
Exploring Storyboarding | book by Wendy Tumminello | £7.67 |
Storyboard Pro Crash Course/Tips for Beginners | Storyboard Pro* tutorial | free |
Storyboarding the Disney, Family Guy, Aardman and WB way! | video by Animation Hustle | free |
Basic Perspective for Storyboards! | PDF by Bridget Underwood | free |
Storyboarding Links & Tips | article by Adam Beer | free |
* software not free
character design
link | desc. | price |
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Character Design Crash Course | a huge course document with assignments | free |
Delicious in Dungeon - Fundamentals of Character Design | by lines in motion | free |
portfolio tips
link | desc. | price |
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How to make a Character Design Portfolio | video by Jackie Droujko | free |
Top Tips on How to Kickstart Your Storyboard Portfolio | article by Brown Bag Films | free |
25 Tips to Create an Animation Demo Reel | video by Sir Wade Neistadt | free |
✸How to make a PORTFOLIO WEBSITE for your ART✸ - Tips and Tricks From a Professional Illustrator | video by Anoosha Syed | free |
Build your animation portfolio | article by ScreenSkills | free |
Story Portfolio Tips | by daleydraw | free |
writing
link | desc. | price |
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Reedsy | youtube channel | free |
How to Plot a Comic From Start to Finish! | video by McKay & Gray | free |
Writing for animation, Comics, and Games | book by Christy Marx | £44.99 |
Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting | book by Syd Field (I have the 1987 edition) | £12.20 |
Writing for Games; Theory & Practice | book by Hannah Nicklin | £44.99 |
extras
link | desc. | price |
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Animation/Art Resource Sheet | google sheet by PuccaNoodles | mix |
Adobe substitution chart | - | mix |
Software substitution chart | - | mix |
La Galeria Roja | Madrid-based gallery hosting in-person and online workshops & courses with professionals in the industry | paid |
Motivation Station | youtube playlist of things that motivate & inspire me | free |
The Illustrated Freelancer's Guide | PDF by Heather Parry & Maria Stoian, useful for those freelancing in the UK | free |
Salary Calculator | helps you calculate what to charge for work | free |
SalaryBot | salary calculator | free |
freeCodeCamp | step-by-step coding tutorials with verified certifications | free |
Beginners Guide to Digital Zines | PDF by Yamino | free |
Graphic Design Basics | FREE COURSE | video by Envato Tuts+ | free |
ScreenSkills - Job Profiles | I found this very useful for learning how different pipelines work | free |
Make Your Own Font | article by Make It Center, Adobe. software mentioned in article may cost money, but steps can be replicated in other software. | free |
Calligraphr | font creator | free/sub |
art books
title | author | price |
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The Art of Heavenly Vessel | The Line Animation | £5+ |
The Art of Wolfwalkers | Charles Solomon/Cartoon Saloon | £25.35 |
Art of Nimona | Netflix | free |
TV Series Bibles | mix | free |
Art of Animation | mix | free |
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the Movie | Ramin Zahed/Sony Pictures | £30 |
software list
software | price |
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Procreate | £12.99 |
Procreate Dreams | £19.99 |
FireAlpaca | free |
Paint Tool SAI | ¥5500 |
Adobe Suite | subscription |
Clip Studio Paint | paid/subscription |
Blender | free |
DaVinci Resolve | free/subscription |
TVPaint | version dependent |
Krita | free |
Toon Boom Harmony | paid/subscription |
Storyboard Pro | paid/subscription |
Moho | version dependent |
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