Ootd, Felt Emo 🩸

In light of recent twitter news, this place is becoming my main social for now!

For anyone new, my spam account is @chewsoap and I throw most of my reblogs and random little thoughts there so it doesn't totally clog and hide my art and update posts here, so I would really appreciate a follow there too! :)

I also have an Instagram that I'm relatively active on, granted less active until 2023 on everything for now (I'm burnt out and need a break). I also have a Ko-Fi you can follow me on (no donation needed, I do plan to use the gallery in 2023)!

Reflecting on Old Work

One of my resolutions this year was to have a portfolio I'm proud of.

I went back through so much work on my hard drive and honestly? I still think it's all good, there's old pieces I still love, but it all feels like I've grown out of it.

My goals have changed, my sense of self has changed and despite the work being good in itself, I just don't feel like it reflects me anymore.

It feels like I'm having to start from the ground up again and it's super disheartening to look at years and years of my own work and go "that's not me."

Hey everyone!

The carrd I made inspired by this post has been updated a lot, I think you should check it out!

In "extras" you can also find a health section with a couple of recommended stretches artists should really be doing on the daily.

Look after yourselves! ☀️

✷ Art Resources ✷

✷ Art Resources ✷

A list of creative resources focusing on art and animation.

✷ Tonk's Art Resources ✷

Hi! No one asked but I wanted to make a big list of art resources I use because I like to try and help people be creative! Not everything I list is free (mostly the books & some PDFs), but I’ll try my best to keep a big portion of it unpaid.

I've also made a carrd with the same links and a set of software links + prices but I'll be updating this with more things I find that I think would be helpful. :)

Drawing

GES DRAW PARTY - Timed model videos

Drawing Tutorials Online - Figure drawing tutorials (& fun SVA student sketchbook videos)

Line of Action - Timed model Photos

3 tips to improve your PEOPLE SKETCHING (fast urban sketching techniques), Sketching Scottie

Creating Backgrounds, Tim Mcburnie

Drawabox

Reference Angle

Kaycem

Colour Theory

Why Color Studies Are So Powerful, Light Ponderings

Marco Bucci

Colour Tips and Tricks, Iniro (PDF)

This post

Animation

The Animator’s Survival Kit, Richard E. Williams (book) - I think this one is a pretty obvious must-have

How to Animate Night In The Woods [Scribble Kibble #103], Crowne Prince - Helped me get a grip on After Effects

Little Miss Hellraiser Toon Boom Harmony Rig, Edu Bruks - Free Toon Boom Harmony rig

Alex Grigg // Animation for Anyone

BaM Animation

Storyboarding

Exploring Storyboarding, Wendy Tumminello (book)

Storyboarding Essentials: SCAD Creative Essentials, David Harland Rousseau & Benjamin Reid Phillips (book)

Storyboard Pro Crash Course/Tips for beginners, OhJeeToriG

A Guide To Storyboards, MagicBunnyArt (PDF)

Character Design

Character Design Crash Course - A huge free course document with assignments you can work through

Delicious in Dungeon - Fundamentals of Character Design, lines in motion

Writing

Writing for Animation, Comics, and Games, Christy Marx (book)

Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting, Syd Field (book) - I have the 1987 edition

Reedsy

How to Plot a Comic From Start to Finish!, McKay & Gray

Portfolio Tips

How to make a Character Design Portfolio, Jackie Droujko

Top Tips on How to Kickstart Your Storyboard Portfolio, Brown Bag Films

25 Tips to Create an Animation Demo Reel, Sir Wade Neistadt

Extras

PuccaNoodles’ Animation/Art Resource Sheet

My Study References Pinterest board

Motivation Station - Playlist of sketchbook videos and some speedpaints that I use to motivate & inspire me

The Illustrated Freelancer’s Guide, Heather Parry & Maria Stoian (PDF) - Really useful for freelancers in the UK

Software substitution chart

Adobe Suite substitute chart

Remember to check out the carrd, it might have a more updated list!

You mad?✨

Just relived reading Gideon the Ninth for the first time through spreading the disease.

Our Lady Of The Passion, love of my life <3

I'm on a roll right now, so have something sad. :)

I've been thinking a lot about the un-shown scenes of Arcane and how Vi no longer fit the clothes she came into Stillwater with.

Hashtag new profile pic✨✨

Comic abt orange scented bath salts 🍊