Since I have spent a great deal of time scanning the internet for the best art and design resources I thought I would share the fruits of my labor. We are all about making life easier here at Patron. Since I am a graphic designer most of these links are design related, but I would be happy to post any of your resources for your medium. Just send them my way. Thanks!
istock :: cheap photos, illustrations, videos and audio. You have to wade through a lot, but you can usually find something useful at a reasonable price.
veer :: the best of the professional stock image and type foundries, in my opinion. Just introduced a marketplace with much cheaper imagery, similar to istock. Also has free downloadable wallpapers for your desk top.
csa images :: fun, vintage illustrations. Lots of usage restrictions, but worth it for that perfect vintage image.
icon buffet :: great network of designers sharing icons and tutorials for making your own icons.
my fonts :: awesome foundry with a lot of independent typographers and a forum to help you identify mystery fonts.
font diner :: nice collection of vintage-style fonts at reasonable prices. Freebies too!
font bros & font haus :: more great type foundries
color lovers :: forum for designers to post their favorite web colors, palettes, and patterns.
dick blick :: anyone who majored in art has probably ordered supplies from Dick Blick, but I thought I would list it here anyway since they have so many items for almost all mediums.
paper source :: amazing resource for artists and designers. Great paper stock you can buy by the sheet to give your handmade business card an advantage over the competiton. If you are in a city where there is a Paper Source store you must check it out! I spend hours there whenever I go to Chicago.
jak prints and vista print :: affordable and decent digital printers. Great for printing gallery opening postcards or brochures.
harvest :: simple time-tracking program for freelance designers
