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Artist Non-AI Ethical resources list

If you follow any of my socials, you'll know I'm Anti-AI. It is not a tool. It is theft and invasion of privacy. I've been compiling resources to share with other creatives and decided to make a page on my website. I'll update this as I can.

Photography and Human Model References

True Ref

A paid for photo reference service for Photographers to be paid and artists to subscribe. All shapes, colors and sizes of models. Props and outfits. Some free and some paid licensing available

AdorkaStock

A long time pose reference group. They are also on DeviantArt and have been a long time. They are a collection of models in various poses. They also have a Patreon. But their Ko-Fi has packs for sale. 
Some free and some paid licensing

Reference Angle

A website with a movable model head that searches for photos that have that same angle. There are different filters for specifics. For heads only. Not always accurate. FREE

Howard Lyon

Professional painter and Photographer who sells reference packs and tutorials. Models with professional lighting and costumes.
Each pack averages $16

Apps and Programs

Magic Poser

A figure modeling program for phones only.

FREE with paid upgrades to model

MakeHuman

Open-source software designed to create 3D human characters with an intuitive interface. FREE

DaVinci Resolve

Video Editing: professional editing, color correction, visual effects and audio post production FREE

TinkerCad

A simple, browser-based program that uses a drag-and-drop interface to combine basic shapes. FREE

GIMP

GIMP is a cross-platform image editor available for GNU/Linux, macOS, Windows and more operating systems. Works like Photoshop It is free

Clip Studio Paint

Draw and paint in your own artistic style with all kinds of quality brushes that feel just like traditional materials. Typically for sale $20 and up. No subscription.

ProCreate

A drawing program for Apple products. Highly recommend. They are Anti-AI and works like Photoshop. Typically $12.99 IPAD and $5.99 for IPHONE. No subscription.

Merch Printing or On Demand

UPrinting

Printing website for all needs, art, business cards, packaging, poster, signs, etc..

This is an online store

Sticker App

Complex stickers, mirrored, holographic, vinyl and more. This is an online store

Feel Good Stickers

Am affordable small business sticker printer. I've had great luck with their quality and affordability in bulk. 
This is an online store * SMALL BUSINESS

InPRNT

Art prints of all kinds. They are anti-AI and juried to make sure all artists selling with them are human. Quality is fantastic, prices are decent. Artists get 50% royalties. Which is the highest in all on demand art printing.  
This is an online store

Browers / Search Engines

Ecosia

A Search Engine that can have AI turned off. With each search a tree is planted by their organization.

FREE

Duck Duck Go

The browser that actively protects your personal information. This has AI but it can be turned off. This is an online store

Fire Fox

The browser that actively protects your personal information. This has AI but it can be turned off. This is an online store

More Resources

Roxanelapa

A repository of links, videos and articles pertinent to the fight against AI generative art. Listings of legal cases, How to contribute in the fight, studies, resources (Nightshade and Glazing), companies aligning with human artists and against human artists. 

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