Ever feel stuck using the same drawing tools or unsure what to try next? Our Tool of the Day templates help you effortlessly introduce new resources, spark discussion, and keep your community inspired. Save time and energize your members with ready-to-go post ideas.
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Highlighting a Tool of the Day taps into members' curiosity and desire for practical knowledge. It offers daily value without overwhelming, helping artists discover resources that can streamline their workflow or unlock new creative avenues. By focusing on actionable benefits, these posts encourage immediate experimentation, discussion, and sharing of personal experiences.
This content type also leverages social proof: when community members see others trying and discussing tools, they are more likely to engage. Regular tool highlights foster a culture of learning and peer support, making members feel part of an active, informed group. Over time, this builds trust and increases participation as artists return to discover new tips and contribute their own insights.
Today's Tool of the Day is Procreate. What is your favorite brush set?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day is Procreate. What is your favorite brush set?"
Have you tried the Tombow Dual Brush Pens? Share your best blending tips below.
💡 Example: "Have you tried the Tombow Dual Brush Pens? Share your best blending tips below."
Clip Studio Paint is our tool spotlight today. What feature do you use the most?
💡 Example: "Clip Studio Paint is our tool spotlight today. What feature do you use the most?"
Today's pick: Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils. Have you used them for layering?
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Faber-Castell Polychromos pencils. Have you used them for layering?"
Tool of the Day: Krita. Free and powerful. Who else uses it for digital art?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Krita. Free and powerful. Who else uses it for digital art?"
Try out the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen. What styles do you prefer it for?
💡 Example: "Try out the Pentel Pocket Brush Pen. What styles do you prefer it for?"
Today's recommended tool: Moleskine sketchbook. Do you like hardcover or softcover?
💡 Example: "Today's recommended tool: Moleskine sketchbook. Do you like hardcover or softcover?"
Have you explored the symmetry tool in Photoshop? Share an artwork you made with it.
💡 Example: "Have you explored the symmetry tool in Photoshop? Share an artwork you made with it."
Today's Tool: Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils. What grade do you use most often?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: Staedtler Mars Lumograph pencils. What grade do you use most often?"
Try the lasso fill tool in your favorite app. What creative use have you found for it?
💡 Example: "Try the lasso fill tool in your favorite app. What creative use have you found for it?"
Tool highlight: Copic Markers. Which color do you run out of first?
💡 Example: "Tool highlight: Copic Markers. Which color do you run out of first?"
Have you used the blending stump for shading? Drop your results below.
💡 Example: "Have you used the blending stump for shading? Drop your results below."
Today's digital tool: Medibang Paint. What do you like most about it?
💡 Example: "Today's digital tool: Medibang Paint. What do you like most about it?"
Try a kneaded eraser for highlights. Have you found it helpful?
💡 Example: "Try a kneaded eraser for highlights. Have you found it helpful?"
Tool of the Day: Infinite Painter. Share your favorite feature.
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Infinite Painter. Share your favorite feature."
Today's pick is the ruler tool in Sketchbook. How do you use it in your process?
💡 Example: "Today's pick is the ruler tool in Sketchbook. How do you use it in your process?"
Have you tried using toned paper for sketches? Post a photo if you have.
💡 Example: "Have you tried using toned paper for sketches? Post a photo if you have."
Tool spotlight: Wacom tablets. Which model do you recommend for beginners?
💡 Example: "Tool spotlight: Wacom tablets. Which model do you recommend for beginners?"
Today's Tool of the Day: Graphite powder. Ever used it for quick shading?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool of the Day: Graphite powder. Ever used it for quick shading?"
Explore the selection tool in your app today. How does it help your workflow?
💡 Example: "Explore the selection tool in your app today. How does it help your workflow?"
Tool highlight: Prismacolor Premier. Do you have a go-to color palette?
💡 Example: "Tool highlight: Prismacolor Premier. Do you have a go-to color palette?"
Today's pick: Fountain pens for sketching. Who has tried this technique?
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Fountain pens for sketching. Who has tried this technique?"
Try out the liquify tool in your favorite software. Show us your before and after.
💡 Example: "Try out the liquify tool in your favorite software. Show us your before and after."
Tool of the Day: Derwent Inktense blocks. What is your top blending tip?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Derwent Inktense blocks. What is your top blending tip?"
Today's feature: Layer masks in Photoshop. Have you used them for digital painting?
💡 Example: "Today's feature: Layer masks in Photoshop. Have you used them for digital painting?"
Try a brush pen for dynamic lines. Post your results in the comments.
💡 Example: "Try a brush pen for dynamic lines. Post your results in the comments."
Today's Tool: iPad Procreate animation assist. Have you made a GIF yet?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: iPad Procreate animation assist. Have you made a GIF yet?"
Tool of the Day: Sable brushes. What is your cleaning routine?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Sable brushes. What is your cleaning routine?"
Today's spotlight: Stabilo Point 88 pens. What do you use them for?
💡 Example: "Today's spotlight: Stabilo Point 88 pens. What do you use them for?"
Try using reference images with PureRef. Share your workspace screenshot.
💡 Example: "Try using reference images with PureRef. Share your workspace screenshot."
Tool of the Day: Drawing gloves for tablets. Have they improved your comfort?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Drawing gloves for tablets. Have they improved your comfort?"
Today's tool: Gelly Roll pens. Do you use them for highlights or details?
💡 Example: "Today's tool: Gelly Roll pens. Do you use them for highlights or details?"
Try the grid method for proportions today. Did it help your accuracy?
💡 Example: "Try the grid method for proportions today. Did it help your accuracy?"
Tool of the Day: ArtRage. Which brush do you use for texture?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: ArtRage. Which brush do you use for texture?"
Today's pick: Water brushes for travel sketching. Who packs them on the go?
💡 Example: "Today's pick: Water brushes for travel sketching. Who packs them on the go?"
Try setting up custom shortcuts in your drawing software today.
💡 Example: "Try setting up custom shortcuts in your drawing software today."
Tool highlight: Bristol board. What do you like to use it for?
💡 Example: "Tool highlight: Bristol board. What do you like to use it for?"
Today's Tool: Smudge tool in digital apps. Love it or leave it?
💡 Example: "Today's Tool: Smudge tool in digital apps. Love it or leave it?"
Try the ellipse guide for drawing circles. Share your results below.
💡 Example: "Try the ellipse guide for drawing circles. Share your results below."
Tool of the Day: Painter's tape for clean edges. Any creative uses to share?
💡 Example: "Tool of the Day: Painter's tape for clean edges. Any creative uses to share?"
Today's feature: Color picker tool. How do you organize your palettes?
💡 Example: "Today's feature: Color picker tool. How do you organize your palettes?"
Try the color dodge blending mode today. Did it brighten your highlights?
💡 Example: "Try the color dodge blending mode today. Did it brighten your highlights?"
Schedule a Tool of the Day post at a consistent time to set expectations. Briefly introduce the tool, mention a key benefit or use case, and include a link or visual if possible. Invite members to share their experience or tips with the tool. Rotate between digital and traditional tools, software features, and lesser-known resources to keep things fresh. Use feedback to guide future picks and consider highlighting member-suggested tools for extra engagement.
On all platforms, use clear visuals or demo images when possible to boost interest. Pin or feature posts for higher visibility. Use platform-native polls or stickers for quick feedback. Encourage members to tag or mention friends who might benefit from the tool.
To keep your community inclusive, alternate between digital tools (like Procreate brushes, Photoshop lasso tool, or specific tablet styluses) and traditional tools (such as graphite grades, blending stumps, or specialty erasers). You can highlight unique use cases, advantages, and tips for each, and ask members to share their own results using both mediums.
Mixing foundational tools with niche items keeps both beginners and advanced artists engaged. Start with staples (e.g., HB pencil, kneaded eraser) to support newcomers, but regularly introduce specialty tools (e.g., masking fluid, brush pens for inking) to inspire experimentation and deeper technique discussions.
Healthy debate is common in drawing communities—for example, whether a blending stump or finger is best for shading. Facilitate respectful discussion by summarizing different approaches in your post, and encourage members to share side-by-side examples. Remind members there’s no single 'right way' and that art is subjective.
Absolutely. Tailor posts to tackle specific pain points—highlight tools like fineliner pens for improving line control or colorless blenders for smooth gradients. Include mini-tutorials or prompts that encourage members to practice with the featured tool, and invite them to share before-and-after progress.
Spark curiosity by sharing unique results and fun facts about unusual tools. Include challenge prompts—like 'Try drawing a self-portrait with today’s featured tool!'—and showcase community results in follow-up posts. Consider inviting members to share tips or troubleshooting advice for first-timers.
Acknowledge the distinctions in workflow—illustrators may favor brush pens and marker sets, while concept artists might use 3D software or textured brushes. Alternate the focus of your posts and ask members how they adapt the featured tool to their practice. This encourages cross-discipline tips and broader participation.
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