Tired of searching for quality drawing resources to share with your community? Our Resource Sharing templates make it easy to deliver valuable tools, references, and guides to your members. Save time and boost engagement by using proven prompts designed for artists and drawing enthusiasts.
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Resource Sharing posts tap into the core motivation of creative communities: learning, improvement, and discovery. When members see helpful tools or guides tailored to their interests, they are more likely to engage, try new techniques, and return for more value. Sharing resources also positions your community as a trusted hub for artistic growth, encouraging both lurkers and active members to participate.
By providing a steady stream of curated resources, you address a common pain point: the overwhelming amount of content online and the difficulty of finding truly useful references. These posts create a culture of generosity and collaboration, where members feel empowered to both benefit from and contribute to the community's collective knowledge.
Check out this free brush set for digital drawing. Who has tried it?
💡 Example: "Check out this free brush set for digital drawing. Who has tried it?"
I found a step-by-step anatomy guide. Let me know if you want the link.
💡 Example: "I found a step-by-step anatomy guide. Let me know if you want the link."
Sharing my favorite YouTube channel for drawing tutorials. Give it a try!
💡 Example: "Sharing my favorite YouTube channel for drawing tutorials. Give it a try!"
Resource spotlight: This pose reference site has helped my sketches a lot.
💡 Example: "Resource spotlight: This pose reference site has helped my sketches a lot."
Looking for color palette inspiration? Check out this generator I found.
💡 Example: "Looking for color palette inspiration? Check out this generator I found."
Do you use any free drawing apps? Share your favorites below.
💡 Example: "Do you use any free drawing apps? Share your favorites below."
Weekly find: This line art challenge PDF is a great practice tool.
💡 Example: "Weekly find: This line art challenge PDF is a great practice tool."
If you struggle with hands, this reference pack might help. Want the link?
💡 Example: "If you struggle with hands, this reference pack might help. Want the link?"
Found a new discord server for drawing feedback. Interested?
💡 Example: "Found a new discord server for drawing feedback. Interested?"
This time-lapse drawing video is super inspiring. Worth a watch!
💡 Example: "This time-lapse drawing video is super inspiring. Worth a watch!"
Free PDF: Perspective drawing basics. Who wants a copy?
💡 Example: "Free PDF: Perspective drawing basics. Who wants a copy?"
Drop your favorite texture brushes below. Let's build a resource list.
💡 Example: "Drop your favorite texture brushes below. Let's build a resource list."
Here is a free model sheet template for character design.
💡 Example: "Here is a free model sheet template for character design."
Save time with this shortcut guide for Procreate users.
💡 Example: "Save time with this shortcut guide for Procreate users."
I recommend this anatomy book for improving figure drawing.
💡 Example: "I recommend this anatomy book for improving figure drawing."
Has anyone tried this online gesture drawing timer? Thoughts?
💡 Example: "Has anyone tried this online gesture drawing timer? Thoughts?"
Found a list of drawing challenges for daily practice. Who is in?
💡 Example: "Found a list of drawing challenges for daily practice. Who is in?"
Free stock photo site for drawing references. Bookmark it!
💡 Example: "Free stock photo site for drawing references. Bookmark it!"
What is your go-to resource for perspective grids?
💡 Example: "What is your go-to resource for perspective grids?"
Sharing a free eBook on sketching techniques. DM me for the link.
💡 Example: "Sharing a free eBook on sketching techniques. DM me for the link."
This site lets you practice drawing from 3D models. Worth checking out.
💡 Example: "This site lets you practice drawing from 3D models. Worth checking out."
Found a free course on shading basics. Who wants to join me?
💡 Example: "Found a free course on shading basics. Who wants to join me?"
If you need inspiration, this Pinterest board is full of drawing ideas.
💡 Example: "If you need inspiration, this Pinterest board is full of drawing ideas."
Try this random pose generator for warm-up sketches.
💡 Example: "Try this random pose generator for warm-up sketches."
This free font site is great for adding text to your artwork.
💡 Example: "This free font site is great for adding text to your artwork."
Resource drop: Texture reference pack for environment artists.
💡 Example: "Resource drop: Texture reference pack for environment artists."
What is the best free software for drawing comics? Share your picks.
💡 Example: "What is the best free software for drawing comics? Share your picks."
I use this online color wheel for all my digital art. Highly recommend.
💡 Example: "I use this online color wheel for all my digital art. Highly recommend."
Found a pack of royalty-free textures. Who wants the download link?
💡 Example: "Found a pack of royalty-free textures. Who wants the download link?"
This free anatomy drawing app has tons of reference poses.
💡 Example: "This free anatomy drawing app has tons of reference poses."
Share your top resource for mastering light and shadow.
💡 Example: "Share your top resource for mastering light and shadow."
Here is a printable grid template for accurate proportions.
💡 Example: "Here is a printable grid template for accurate proportions."
Try this free art critique community to get feedback on your work.
💡 Example: "Try this free art critique community to get feedback on your work."
What podcasts do you listen to for drawing tips and creative advice?
💡 Example: "What podcasts do you listen to for drawing tips and creative advice?"
Found a great reference pack for drawing animals. DM if you want it.
💡 Example: "Found a great reference pack for drawing animals. DM if you want it."
I use this free online sketchbook for practicing anywhere.
💡 Example: "I use this free online sketchbook for practicing anywhere."
This article covers common drawing mistakes and fixes. Worth a read.
💡 Example: "This article covers common drawing mistakes and fixes. Worth a read."
If you like drawing portraits, try this free face reference generator.
💡 Example: "If you like drawing portraits, try this free face reference generator."
What is your favorite online gallery for posting your art?
💡 Example: "What is your favorite online gallery for posting your art?"
Free resource: A cheat sheet for drawing dynamic poses.
💡 Example: "Free resource: A cheat sheet for drawing dynamic poses."
Do you know any sites for free manga backgrounds?
💡 Example: "Do you know any sites for free manga backgrounds?"
To use these templates, simply copy and personalize them with your chosen resource, such as a tutorial, brush pack, or reference site. Share them in your community channels and encourage members to try the resource or share their feedback. Rotate different types of resources to appeal to beginners and advanced artists alike. Remember to follow up on discussions and highlight community responses to keep the conversation active.
These templates are designed for all platforms. For forums and groups, use detailed descriptions and encourage replies. On social media, pair resource shares with images or short videos for added impact. In chat-based communities, keep prompts concise and drop quick links for easy access.
When sharing resources, clearly tag each post with the relevant drawing medium (e.g., #Graphite, #Ink, #DigitalArt) and specify which tools or techniques the resource applies to. For example, texture brushes for Procreate will only benefit digital artists, while blending stump tutorials are ideal for graphite users. This helps members quickly find content that's relevant to their preferred medium and encourages more meaningful engagement.
Always verify the source of any reference images before sharing. Use royalty-free platforms (like Unsplash or Pixabay), or explicitly state if the photo is your own. Provide the license type and encourage members to credit the source if they use the reference in their work. This prevents legal issues and fosters an ethical sharing culture in your drawing community.
Create a dedicated thread or resource request form where members can specify exactly what they're seeking (e.g., 'one-point perspective grid for cityscapes' or 'proportional breakdowns for manga eyes'). Regularly review these requests and encourage knowledgeable members to contribute or share their favorite guides. This targeted approach ensures the community’s diverse needs are met.
Set clear guidelines requiring members to indicate the software version, compatibility, and installation instructions for each brush or texture pack. Encourage creators to include sample images demonstrating the resource in action. This prevents confusion, helps members avoid technical issues, and maintains a high standard for shared digital drawing assets.
Ask members to use external hosting platforms (like YouTube or Google Drive) and post links with concise summaries or a single preview image. Alternatively, create a recurring 'Process Showcase' thread where members can comment with their process resources. This keeps the main feed organized while still promoting in-depth, educational content.
Encourage members to categorize their shared resources by skill level and topic, such as 'Beginner: Basic Crosshatching Techniques' or 'Advanced: Dynamic Lighting in Color Compositions.' Consider using color-coded tags or separate channels for different experience levels. This helps every artist find resources suited to their current abilities, supporting both newcomers and seasoned illustrators.
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