My Favorite Free Tools
Sometimes you just find a gem of a tool on the internet, and that’s what this list is for. It might be something I use for organization, art ideas, photo references, and more! Feel free to browse some of my favorite art and productivity tools.
Photo References for Art
When I’m using photo references, I like to use photos that are not copyrighted so I know I have the rights to represent it in my artwork. These resources have beautiful photos and graphics, most of which are free to use without a paid license or attribution required (though I do still give attribution to reference photos in my YouTube videos). You can also print and use images for collage and other design projects.
Unsplash – a collection of mostly free to use and some Unsplash+ licensed photos
MorgueFile – a collection of over 400,000 free to use and copyright-free images
Pexels – a collection of tons of free images provided by contributors
Color Palettes and Color Ideas
I own several palettes of watercolor paint, and all of them I have been very pleased with! Depending on your goals, you may find one that best suits your needs.
Coolors – free color palette generator
Adobe – free color palette generator
Colormind – an AI color palette generator that can create palettes based on photos you upload
Productivity Software
I swear by Notion! I use and love it, and use the free version, though there is a premium version that is paid. You can also find tons of free and paid templates online.