here be resources on (pixel) art, links to refs, tutorials, programs
(just some category suggestions so far)
Resources
Communities/Forums/Gallery Sites
Programs
3D Modelling
| Name/Link | Windows | macOS | GNU/Linux | Type | Free Trial | OpenSource | Description |
| Blender | yes | yes | yes | Freeware | - | yes | feature rich, free, open source 3D modelling package |
Digital Painting
| Name/Link | Windows | macOS | GNU/Linux | Type | Free Trial | OpenSource | Description |
| GIMP | yes | yes | yes | Freeware | - | yes | - |
| Krita | yes | yes | yes | Freeware | - | yes | - |
| Photoshop | yes | yes | no | Subscription | yes | no | - |
Miscellaneous
| Name/Link | Windows | macOS | GNU/Linux | Type | Free Trial | OpenSource | Description |
| Tiled | yes | yes | yes | Donationware | - | yes | tile map editor |
Pixel Art
todo: add more columns for comparing features important to pixel artists
| Name/Link | Windows | macOS | GNU/Linux | Type | Free Trial | OpenSource | Supports Animation |
| Aseprite | yes | yes | yes | Payware | yes | yes | yes |
| GraphicsGale | yes | no | no | Freeware | - | no | yes |
| GrafX2 | yes | yes | yes | Freeware | - | yes | yes |
| Pro Motion | yes | no | no | Payware | yes | no | yes |
References
Anatomy
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Zygote Body - interactive 3D model of human bones, muscles, fat pads, etc.
Pixels/CG
Spriters Resource - huge database with graphics ripped from all kinds of games and systems
Tutorials/Art Instruction