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FAQ
Q: What the HELL happened to all those links from the original resource?
A: They were outdated. A HUGE number of the sites either no longer have the page, or the site no longer exists. (There were even Geocities links, if you must know.)
In addition, I also removed a large portion of tutorials that basically covered the exact same thing as another. Even though there are some repeats of focus, the ones currently listed display different techniques. In the old resource, many tutorials were basically copy-cats of one another, so it was just more and more links that you had to skim through.
There were also a number of links that weren't helpful. Though in thought they are helpful, but in practice, they're worthless. This applies to a number of missing anatomy links, or tutorials. Pertaining to anatomy, the sites that were removed consisted of piece-by-piece imagery, and so many vocab words that you could ace any med student's test. How does knowing every last name of every last minuscule bone help your art - especially if you see it in a picture all by itself? It only helps if you see what bone in relation to the whole body, and you see how it assists the structure.
As for tutorials that I didn't think were helpful, I have a natural preference for tutorials with good art. If the result is terrible, then why bother trying to learn from them if they themselves can't utilize their own strategy well?
Q: -Gasp!- NUDITY! How can you show this on a PG-13 site!?
A: Artistic nudity is NOT the same as porn. No one really wants to consider pornography as anything even close to 'art', no matter how detailed it is, Sure, it was work done by someone, but would you ever put that in a portfolio to show to an employer? I don't think so.
Artistic nudity is the testament of an artist's skill. You don't recall too many paintings of fruit from the masters, do you? (I am not saying they don't exist, but rather the human figures are far more prominent in drawing, painting, and sculpture. Drawing a figure without the clothes helps the artist see the structure- such as muscles and bones (like the vertebrae), and can help an artist learn how the body is affected by age, how the skin begins to sag and wrinkle, among other symptoms. A nude model (note, 'NUDE', not 'naked') also helps the artist because clothes will mask the structure of the body. It's far easier to draw out the shape first and drape the clothing over the form, rather than drawing the clothes first and then slapping limbs onto the picture and sticking out of the clothes.
Pornography, as mentioned, is NOT art. Would you appreciate being drawn while being passionate with another? I certainly wouldn't, and no one (as a professional) wants to look at it.
Q: Why isn't (Insert program/Tutorial) in any of these lists!?
A: I can only find so many tutorials on my own, I'm not omnipotent, and I'm not a mind reader. So if you know of any tutorials or programs that aren't listed, feel free to inform me of them and I'll take a look at it. Of course, I may be picky about it if I feel it isn't helpful enough. Also, please be patient. Everyone has things to do, so I may not be able to update the lists the moment you message me.
Q: Why aren't there more reference sites/pictures in the of the anatomy section?
A: For one, I haven't found enough references to be helpful. Many are for those in the medical field, and though it's great if you know every last muscle and bone in the human body, you're not studying to be a doctor. I feel it's more important that you know that the muscles are in specific places, instead of being able to beat any med student in a test. Definitely look up muscular structures, but don't rely on those alone (which is why there aren't too many available). If you can, go to a mall or a park, and just sketch the people you see. They're living, moving models for you, instead of a picture that will never show you how the muscles stretch and how the joints bend. In fact, looking at your own self is just as great! (After all, who knows your own body better than you?)
Q:Why are there no furries?
A: Learn to draw a person, first. Since a large majority of furries are basically really hairy people, get down the simple human structures first BEFORE you start changing stuff up. It'll be easier on you, trust me. Once you have that down, then look up the animal you want it to be a furry of. Since there are a huge number of animals to make a furry out of, it's hard to make a tutorial since the artist may pick one animal that you may not be interested in.
Q: How can I help?
A: 1: Give me links! Know of a tutorial, or a reference that isn't listed? Let me know! I'm not telepathic or omnipotent, so I can't know of everything that exists.
2: Provide the links in this sticky to those who need it, if they ask about programs, or specific tutorials that is covered here. In fact, if you even want to put a link to the sticky in your signature, that would be great! We want to reduce the number of questions if the answer and more can easily be found here.
Q: There aren't any tutorials for , could you add a few?
A: The biggest advantage of the number of programs is that after a while, they are all pretty much the same with a few differences. If you can find the tutorial for a program, but it's not for another program, it will still have the same results on your program, but it requires a little personal hunting on your own to make sure you're following along in terms of the differences between programs. (For example, many functions in Photoshop are the same as GIMP, but the locations may be a little different. But if your program really doesn't fit the tutorial, it's not uncommon for artists to utilize more than one program to make sure they are able to do all they want. Other than that, if your program has limitations… I'm sorry? I can't really change that.
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