Are you looking to help your drawing community discover new tools and techniques? Sharing valuable resources is a powerful way to connect members and spark inspiration. Use these templates to make it easy for everyone to recommend their favorite drawing resources.
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Encouraging members to share resources taps into the collective knowledge and experience of the community. When people recommend tools, articles, or videos that have helped them, it builds trust and a sense of collaboration. These posts often generate lively discussions, as members exchange tips and discover new ways to improve their drawing skills.
This content type also reduces barriers for participation. Even less active members often feel comfortable suggesting a favorite tutorial or app, which increases overall engagement. By highlighting the practical value of shared resources, you foster a supportive environment where members feel their contributions are meaningful.
Share your favorite drawing tutorial or course and tell us how it helped you.
💡 Example: "Share your favorite drawing tutorial or course and tell us how it helped you. I loved Proko's anatomy series because it improved my figure drawing."
What drawing app or software do you swear by? Drop a link and say why you love it.
💡 Example: "What drawing app or software do you swear by? Drop a link and say why you love it. I use Clip Studio Paint for its brushes."
Is there a YouTube channel that inspires your art? Share it and how it helps you grow.
💡 Example: "Is there a YouTube channel that inspires your art? Share it and how it helps you grow. I watch Draw with Jazza for tips."
Post a link to an article or blog that improved your drawing skills.
💡 Example: "Post a link to an article or blog that improved your drawing skills. I found Ctrl+Paint's guides helpful."
What is the best free resource you have found for learning to draw?
💡 Example: "What is the best free resource you have found for learning to draw? I like Drawabox's structured lessons."
Which art supply or tool changed your workflow? Tell us your experience.
💡 Example: "Which art supply or tool changed your workflow? Tell us your experience. Switching to a brush pen sped up my sketches."
Recommend a podcast or audio resource that fuels your creativity.
💡 Example: "Recommend a podcast or audio resource that fuels your creativity. I enjoy Art Side of Life during long drawing sessions."
Have you come across a helpful Instagram account for drawing tips? Share it here.
💡 Example: "Have you come across a helpful Instagram account for drawing tips? Share it here. I follow @artwithflo for Procreate tips."
Drop a link to a drawing challenge or prompt list you recommend.
💡 Example: "Drop a link to a drawing challenge or prompt list you recommend. I love Inktober's official prompt list."
What book has most influenced your art style? Tell us why.
💡 Example: "What book has most influenced your art style? Tell us why. 'Color and Light' by James Gurney taught me so much."
Is there a must-have brush pack you use? Link it and explain your favorite feature.
💡 Example: "Is there a must-have brush pack you use? Link it and explain your favorite feature. I use True Grit Texture Supply for textures."
Share a drawing community or forum that has helped you improve.
💡 Example: "Share a drawing community or forum that has helped you improve. ConceptArt.org pushed me to practice critique."
What resource helped you overcome art block? Share your story.
💡 Example: "What resource helped you overcome art block? Share your story. I used Sketchbook Skool's exercises."
Recommend a resource for learning anatomy for artists.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning anatomy for artists. Proko's YouTube channel is my top pick."
Which online drawing course would you suggest to beginners? Why?
💡 Example: "Which online drawing course would you suggest to beginners? Why? I recommend Drawabox for its structure."
Do you use a reference photo website? Share your favorite and how you use it.
💡 Example: "Do you use a reference photo website? Share your favorite and how you use it. I use Unsplash for free poses."
What art supply brand do you trust most? Share and explain your choice.
💡 Example: "What art supply brand do you trust most? Share and explain your choice. I always buy Prismacolor pencils."
Have you found a great drawing reference app? Post it below and tell us how it works.
💡 Example: "Have you found a great drawing reference app? Post it below and tell us how it works. I use Handy Art Reference Tool."
Share a quick tip or resource for improving line work.
💡 Example: "Share a quick tip or resource for improving line work. I watched Aaron Blaise's line drawing demo."
What resource do you revisit when you need drawing inspiration?
💡 Example: "What resource do you revisit when you need drawing inspiration? Pinterest mood boards help me a lot."
Recommend a drawing livestream or Twitch channel you enjoy.
💡 Example: "Recommend a drawing livestream or Twitch channel you enjoy. I like watching Sam Does Arts on Twitch."
Is there a must-read book for learning perspective? Share your pick.
💡 Example: "Is there a must-read book for learning perspective? Share your pick. 'Perspective Made Easy' is a classic."
What drawing challenge pushed your skills the most? Link or describe it.
💡 Example: "What drawing challenge pushed your skills the most? Link or describe it. The 100 Heads Challenge was intense."
Share a resource for improving digital painting techniques.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for improving digital painting techniques. I recommend Paintable's tutorials."
Have you found a good resource for color theory? Let us know.
💡 Example: "Have you found a good resource for color theory? Let us know. I use Adobe Color Wheel for palettes."
What online gallery or portfolio site do you recommend for artists?
💡 Example: "What online gallery or portfolio site do you recommend for artists? ArtStation is my go-to."
Is there a drawing prompt generator you use? Share the link.
💡 Example: "Is there a drawing prompt generator you use? Share the link. I like Magatsu's Drawing Prompt Generator."
What pen or pencil would you recommend for sketching? Share your favorite.
💡 Example: "What pen or pencil would you recommend for sketching? Share your favorite. I use Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils."
Recommend a resource for mastering shading and lighting.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for mastering shading and lighting. Ctrl+Paint's lighting basics video is great."
Which Discord server or online group do you find most helpful for artists?
💡 Example: "Which Discord server or online group do you find most helpful for artists? I like the Sketchdaily Discord."
What resource improved your composition skills? Link or describe it.
💡 Example: "What resource improved your composition skills? Link or describe it. I watched Marco Bucci's composition videos."
Share a website or tool for creating custom drawing brushes.
💡 Example: "Share a website or tool for creating custom drawing brushes. I use BrushBox for Photoshop."
Have you found a resource that explains gesture drawing well? Tell us.
💡 Example: "Have you found a resource that explains gesture drawing well? Tell us. Proko's gesture drawing video is clear."
What online event or webinar for artists would you recommend?
💡 Example: "What online event or webinar for artists would you recommend? I enjoyed Lightbox Expo's online talks."
Is there a drawing timer or productivity tool you rely on?
💡 Example: "Is there a drawing timer or productivity tool you rely on? I use Pomofocus for timed practice."
Share a resource for learning how to draw backgrounds or environments.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for learning how to draw backgrounds or environments. Feng Zhu's YouTube channel is very helpful."
What drawing-related newsletter or blog do you read regularly?
💡 Example: "What drawing-related newsletter or blog do you read regularly? I subscribe to Lines and Colors."
Recommend a resource for learning character design.
💡 Example: "Recommend a resource for learning character design. I suggest watching Aaron Blaise's tutorials."
Which resource helped you develop your unique art style?
💡 Example: "Which resource helped you develop your unique art style? Studying Loish's process videos really inspired me."
Share a resource for learning to draw hands or feet.
💡 Example: "Share a resource for learning to draw hands or feet. I recommend Draw This's hands tutorial on YouTube."
What resource do you turn to for daily drawing practice prompts?
💡 Example: "What resource do you turn to for daily drawing practice prompts? I use SketchDaily subreddit challenges."
To use these templates, simply copy and paste one into your community platform and customize it as needed. Tag relevant topics or categories to make the post easy to find. Encourage members to explain why they recommend a resource and how it has benefited their drawing journey. Follow up on responses to highlight particularly useful suggestions and keep the conversation going.
Since these templates work on all platforms, focus on clear calls to action and encourage visual sharing when possible. Use hashtags or topic tags to organize recommendations, and pin popular resource threads for easy reference. Adapt the template length based on your platform's post limits.
These templates make it easy for members to share helpful tools and knowledge, boosting engagement and collective learning.
Aim for once a week or whenever the conversation needs new energy. Consistent prompts encourage ongoing sharing.
Encourage members to explain why they recommend a resource and how it helped them. Curate or highlight the best suggestions.
Use templates focused on beginner-friendly resources and invite experienced members to share what helped them when starting out.
Yes. These templates are designed for all platforms. Adjust the format as needed for each platform's features.
Start with simple prompts, thank contributors, and highlight helpful responses to show that all input is valued.
Yes. Monitor shared links for safety and relevance, and gently guide members to keep recommendations on-topic.