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programs for creating

illustration

  • medibang paint

    operating systems
    windows, mac, iOS, and android

  • krita

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and linux

    also supports creating animations!

  • firealpaca

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and linux

  • heavypaint 👑

    operating systems
    windows, mac, linux, android, and iOS

    i think the built-in brush textures are really cool!

  • rebelle 💲

    operating systems
    windows and mac

    can emulate painting with traditional media very well, with color-mixing capabilities that are true to life.

  • artrage 💲

    operating systems
    windows and mac

  • artweaver

    operating systems
    windows

    a paid license is required for commercial use.

sketching

  • concepts 👑

    operating systems
    windows, iOS, and android

    infinite canvas my beloved ❣

  • autodesk sketchbook

    operating systems
    windows, mac, iOS, and android

    originally popular with product designers, it has evolved over the years to be a very capable program for doing more than just sketches, but it's still great for lightweight drawing.

pixel art

  • pixilart

    operating systems
    OS-agnostic (runs in the browser)

  • aesprite 💲

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and ubuntu

  • grafx2

    operating systems
    windows, mac, linux, nintendo switch, and many more

  • graphicsgale

    operating systems
    windows

graphic design & vector art

  • inkscape

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and linux

    ideal for vector-based work.

  • scribus

    operating systems
    windows, mac, linux, and BSD

    for desktop publishing.

  • affinity 💲

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and iPadOS

    the full suite includes three programs for photo editing, vector art, and publishing. each one can be purchased separately.

animation, motion graphics, & VFX

  • krita

    originally mentioned under # illustration.

  • blender

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and linux

    while blender is mainly known for its 3D capabilities, there's also some support for 2D animation with features like grease pencil.

  • natron

    operating systems
    windows, mac, linux, and freeBSD

    a node-based compositor with python scripting support.

reference tools

  • pureref

    operating systems
    windows, mac, and linux

    a desktop program for organizing reference images.

  • posemaniacs

    royalty-free images for pose references.

  • templatemaker

    create nets of 3D objects - ideal for foldable paper crafts and related projects.

color palettes

graphic assets

icons

  • svg repo

    500k+ open source icons and vectors.

  • twemoji

    3k+ open source emojis from the former bird site we know and may or may not have loved.

  • openmoji

    4k+ open source emojis - features more specific interest categories.

  • iconoir

    1k+ open source icons - supports in-browser color and size adjustments before downloading.

  • font awesome

    icons that can be downloaded individually or installed with entire libraries for your web project - comes with a page view limit if using the latter.

assorted

  • noun project

    millions of icons and photos for just about everything - note that color editing and using without attribution isn't permitted without a paid plan.

  • undraw

    open source SVG illustrations - check out their blog for even more resources.

  • pixel surplus 👑

    an assortment of fonts, textures, and more - free and paid, but most fonts require a paid license for embedding in websites.

  • fuzzimo

    hi-res stock photos and textures - all free to use.

miscellaneous

  • glaze 👑

    a powerful tool for protecting your art from scraping by "AI".

    for the offline version, you'll need a LOT of bandwidth; the initial installer is nearly 3 GB in size, with 4 GB of additional resources that need to be downloaded on the first launch.

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