✷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 '24
DISCLAIMER
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

linkdesc.price
Study References Boardmy pinterest board of referencesfree
GES DRAW PARTYtimed model videosfree
Line Of Actiontimed model photosfree/sub
Drawaboxlearn to draw from the basicsfree
Reference Angledraw heads from different anglesfree
How To Think About CompositionPDF by Zoe Jayfree
Kaycemstreamer/youtuber drawing tutorialsfree
3 tips to improve your PEOPLE SKETCHING (fast urban sketching techniques)video by Sketching Scottiefree
Drawing Tutorials Onlinefigure drawing tutorialsfree/sub
Creating Backgroundsby Tim Mcburniefree
An Incomplete Guide to Prop DesignPDF by lexlambs$5
Eric's Thoughts On Drawing Backgrounds And Propspost by erichibbelerfree
How to Rotate a Box in Perspectivevideo by dr. Drawfree

colour theory

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Marco Bucciyoutube channelfree
Colour Tips and TricksPDF by Iniro$15
Colour Tips and Tricks 2PDF by Iniro$16
Colour Theory Tumblr posthas some useful linksfree
Why Color Studies Are So Powerfulby Light Ponderingsfree

animation

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The Animator's Survival Kitbook by Richard E. Williams£25.27
Alex Grigg// Animations for Anyoneyoutube channelfree
BAM Animationyoutube channelfree

software specific

linksoftwaredesc.price
How to Animate Night In The Woods [Scribble Kibble #103]After Effects*video by Crowne Prince - helped me get a grip on AEfree
Frame by Frame Animation Tricks in After Effects | TutorialAfter Effects*video by Manuel does Motionfree
Blender FundamentalsBlenderofficial blender beginner tutorialsfree
EVERYTHING You Need to Animate with Blender Grease Pencil (Beginner Guide)Blendervideo by kdsketchfree
How To Animate in Clip Studio Paint - Tutorial for BeginnersClip Studio Paint*video by Jesse J. Jonesfree
Learn Fusion in 10 Minutes! - Beginner Tutorial for Blackmagic DaVinci ResolveDaVinci Resolvevideo by Casey Farisfree
DaVinci Resolve 17 Parallax AnimationDaVinci Resolvevideo by Digital Vector Studiosfree
Mastering Procreate DreamsProcreate Dreams*course by Alex Grigg$40
Little Miss Hellraiser Toon Boom Harmony RigToon Boom Harmony*by Edu Bruksfree
Sun and Moon Toon Boom Crash CourseToon Boom Harmony*4 week online course£500 (est.)

* software not free

storyboard

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Storyboarding Essentials: SCAD Creative Essentialsbook by David Harland Rousseau & Benjamin Reid Phillips£18.15
Exploring Storyboardingbook by Wendy Tumminello£7.67
Storyboard Pro Crash Course/Tips for BeginnersStoryboard Pro* tutorialfree
Storyboarding the Disney, Family Guy, Aardman and WB way!video by Animation Hustlefree
Basic Perspective for Storyboards!PDF by Bridget Underwoodfree
Storyboarding Links & Tipsarticle by Adam Beerfree

* software not free

character design

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Character Design Crash Coursea huge course document with assignmentsfree
Delicious in Dungeon - Fundamentals of Character Designby lines in motionfree

portfolio tips

writing

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Reedsyyoutube channelfree
How to Plot a Comic From Start to Finish!video by McKay & Grayfree
Writing for animation, Comics, and Gamesbook by Christy Marx£44.99
Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwritingbook by Syd Field (I have the 1987 edition)£12.20
Writing for Games; Theory & Practicebook by Hannah Nicklin£44.99

extras

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Animation/Art Resource Sheetgoogle sheet by PuccaNoodlesmix
Adobe substitution chart-mix
Software substitution chart-mix
La Galeria RojaMadrid-based gallery hosting in-person and online workshops & courses with professionals in the industrypaid
Motivation Stationyoutube playlist of things that motivate & inspire mefree
The Illustrated Freelancer's GuidePDF by Heather Parry & Maria Stoian, useful for those freelancing in the UKfree
Salary Calculatorhelps you calculate what to charge for workfree
SalaryBotsalary calculatorfree
freeCodeCampstep-by-step coding tutorials with verified certificationsfree
Beginners Guide to Digital ZinesPDF by Yaminofree
Graphic Design Basics | FREE COURSEvideo by Envato Tuts+free
ScreenSkills - Job ProfilesI found this very useful for learning how different pipelines workfree
Make Your Own Fontarticle by Make It Center, Adobe. software mentioned in article may cost money, but steps can be replicated in other software.free
Calligraphrfont creatorfree/sub

art books

titleauthorprice
The Art of Heavenly VesselThe Line Animation£5+
The Art of WolfwalkersCharles Solomon/Cartoon Saloon£25.35
Art of NimonaNetflixfree
TV Series Biblesmixfree
Art of Animationmixfree
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse: The Art of the MovieRamin Zahed/Sony Pictures£30

software list

softwareprice
Procreate£12.99
Procreate Dreams£19.99
FireAlpacafree
Paint Tool SAI¥5500
Adobe Suitesubscription
Clip Studio Paintpaid/subscription
Blenderfree
DaVinci Resolvefree/subscription
TVPaintversion dependent
Kritafree
Toon Boom Harmonypaid/subscription
Storyboard Propaid/subscription
Mohoversion dependent

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