Our Favorite Resources!
This resources are a collection of materials that may help you improve your art or writing skills. We'll update it as often as possble, as well as take suggestion in our ask box for new resources to add. Contact us with any resourcesyou may have that can help others improve themselves!
Deepmare Banner Template
This is a compressed folder of workable files for the template found on the fron page of the website. I prepared .CLIP, .PSD, and .PNG files for you to use to make your banner when applying to join this webring!
Rarebit Comic Template
Rarebit is a complete comic template for Neocities. It allows you flexibility in you hosting option for your comic. Geno7 is the creator, but also gives credit to Dannarchy for assisting in the build.
Simple Webcomic Theme
SWT is an easy to use webcomic theme for tumblr blogs. Install it and your image posts become a page on your desktop blog. There are two versions of the theme allowing you to create a side bar or a footer with any information you may want to share.
Blambot Resources
Blambot is a site, created by lettering legend Nate Piekos, that provides custom fonts and design resources for comic creators. Blambot also offers free resources for those that are seeking them.
Comic Devices Library
Comic Devices is an online hosted library by comic creators for comic creators that provides informative looks at the different aspects of comic production and flow.
GoodMode HTML Freebies
Comic artist and author Goodmode has provided a few of their own custom codes for simple animations, cast/character cards, and layouts.
Lucama Labs Chroma
Chroma is an online color picking tool that allows you to select a hue and get a large range of color from white to black. Great for selecting colors for your website. You can save colors and revisit them as long as the cookies remain intact.
Worldbuilding Checklist
While this checklist is meant for Dungeons and Dragons, it's a very valuable resource for any storyteller. It allows the reader to walk step by step through creating a well rounded world for their story to bloom within. If you've been struggling with worldbuilding this checklist can help you get started.
Hourly Rate Calculator
If you've ever wondered how much you should charge clients for your work, whether thats illustration, comics, or writing, this calculator allows you to input a minimum price and time how long it may take you to create a piece.
Ames Lettering Guide Demo
The Ames Lettering Guide is a tool that has been used by hand lettering artists for comics since 1917. Art of The Comicbook has provided a thorough guide on its history and how to use it in your own work.
5 Excercising From Comic Creators
The site, Litreactor and writer, Peter Derk, has provided an article on 5 excercises that help to loosen up your artistic muscles.