Websites and Resources

Links to websites that I've found helpful or put here to remind myself.

Art Reference Resources

  • Unsplash - free, HQ stock photos
  • MapCrunch - random locations and landscapes
  • POSEMANIACS - pose references (has pretty goofy ones too)
  • AdorkaStock - pose references (features models of different body types)
  • PoseMy.Art - 3d model pose library
  • Character Design References - website with neat behind-the-scene pictures of many animated films, like Aristocats, for example
  • Animal Photo Art References - animal head photo references (in different angles)
  • Chicken Smoothie Reference Gallery - animal photo references
  • Warren Photographic : Image Library of Animals in Action - animal photo references, especially action poses
  • Category:Cats by color - photo reference material of cats organized by their coat colors
  • Category:Cats by pattern - photo reference material of cats organized by their coat patterns
  • Dimensions - dimensions and perspective guidance

    • Worldbuilding Resources

  • Polygon map generator - for creating simple island maps
  • Inkarnate - for creating different types of maps (some options locked behind premium subscription)
  • /r/Worldbuilding Resources Master List - for a handy list of worldbuilding related websites, tools and resources.

    • History Related

  • Public domain art resources - for a list of websites that showcase art in public domain.
  • Internet Archive - an archive of digitized media, such as books and movies
  • Project Gutenberg - free books in public domain or ones with expired copyright
  • Fake History Hunter - myth-busting misinformation that is often claimed as historical facts

    • Cat Stuff

  • Sparrow's Garden - cat genetics and coat color glossary
  • How Old Is That Kitten? Kitten Progression: At-a-Glance - for determining a kitten's age