Creative Resources
My Favorite Tools & Resources
If you are looking for creative assets and tools, these are my faves! P.S. Some of these may be affiliate links, which means I earn a commission if you buy through them. (But you won’t be charged any more.) (And I really do use all this stuff!)
Blick
I head straight to Blick for my art supplies. Strangely, I usually find their prices are cheaper for art supplies than Amazon, they have a better selection, and I don’t have to wade through all the weird off-brands.
FloDesk
Y’all need an email service provider? Flodesk gives you beautiful designs, they make setting up and sending emails a piece of cake, and they charge a flat monthly fee instead of hundreds upon hundreds of dollars like other providers. Get your first whole year at 50% off with my link:
Creative Market
I could spend days on the Creative Market site, and my shopping cart is filled to the brim with little illustrations, patterns, and fonts I want. This is where I go first whenever I’m looking for any graphic goods.
Tech Stuff
Essential Reading
Austin Kleon
Technically not a book, Austin Kleon has written a little treasure trove of books for creative people. Steal Like an Artist, Show Your Work and Keep Going are the art Dad who’s always full of encouragement and creative wisdom.
The Artist’s Way
A freaking classic. If you are a creative of any sort and you have ever felt even a bit stuck, working through The Artist’s Way will open you back on up to creative flow. Don’t skip doing the morning pages!
The War of Art
Steven Pressfield’s book is a read-every-year guidebook for creative people. This short book infuses you with a hit of get-off-your-ass masculine energy. If you tend to be more flowy like I am, you will welcome the reminder.
Big Magic
Elizabeth Gilbert came along and dropped a doozy of a masterpiece for creative people. This one I read bits of here and there and am always massively inspired by her words. It’s the kind of book you need to sit and process while reading.
Creative Learning
A world of learning at our fingertips, from expert teachers and artists! Discover a new art technique, learn to use design programs, or turn your hobby into a business.
Random Favorites
- Uppercase Magazine – Use this link for $15 off your subscription!
- Open Culture “The best free cultural & educational media on the web”
- The Public Domain Review
- The Unemployed Philosopher’s Guild – Smart & funny gifts for smart & funny people
- Google Arts and Culture
- Unsplash – beautiful, free stock photos
- @artmemescentral on Instagram. You’re welcome.