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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists]
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Stock photos and resources for artists ✨ Reposts may be NSFW
Shop my art resources: https://ko-fi.com/sambeawesome/shop

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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Apr 22
With the rise of AI, it can be hard to find legitimate stock photos to use as references for your art. But us stock providers are still around! Use real photos taken by real people for real artists 😎

ko-fi.com/sambeawesome...

Share this post to help artists discover these resources! ❤️
A set of various photos of architectures with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Buildings, Architecture, Cities A set of various photos of different type and color blankets from the stock photo pack with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Fabric Folds 1 A collage of three example photos, all of a human skull. The text reads: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Skull Pack A set of various photos of hands in different poses with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Hands #4 (Wild & Impractical)
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sambestock.bsky.social
Are you the predator, or the prey? Hiding from the villain? Or Taking the high ground to strike your target?

Which is your character? Draw them in!

✨ ko-fi.com/s/56c970bf9e

#stockphotos #artref #artresources #drawingref #photography
A stock photo inside a house under construction from the second story, looking down through an opening at an empty door frame. The position is from lower down, like a crouch. The walls aren't yet put in, just the wooden frames, and the floors are slightly moist from previous rain.
November 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
It's here! The 2025 bundle stock pack--house interiors, sailing, water, autumn trees, snow, and more! 989 photos to get you inspired & creative 🎨

✨ ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#kofishop #artresources #drawingreference #artref #stockphotos
A set of various photos sampled from the stock photo pack (an office, snowy tree, cloudy sunset) with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Year 2025
January 1, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
It's HERE! The INTERIORS stock pack! 🏠 Primarily home interiors, I have over 700 photos here to help you nail perspective, design, and decor! Unlock the door and head inside. ;)

🚪 ko-fi.com/s/7989197c9f

#stockphotos #artref #artresources #shop
A set of various photos of inside different homes with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Interiors (Houses, Buildings, Etc.)
December 23, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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sambeawesome.bsky.social
If you're digitally painting any winter artworks that involve trees, this video is less than a minute long and will save you loads of time adding snow on those branches. You're welcome :)

❄️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB3U... (<1 min)

#tutorial #artresources #howtodraw #arttips #drawingtutorial #art
Art Tips: Draw Snow on Branches FAST | Stream Highlight
YouTube video by sambeawesome
www.youtube.com
January 4, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
Have y'all checked out the new stock pack yet? I'm ecstatic that I have snow reference photos now! ☃️ This one is one of my favs 🥰❄️

ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#stockphotos #artref #artresources #photography #winter
A stock photo of a winter landscape, with distant trees in the far background, a snow covered ground, and a lush fir (?) tree covered in snow, and a few leaf-less trees near it in the midground, and a few sticks of probably baby trees in the foreground. Very pretty, much Christmas vibes.
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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theposearchives.bsky.social
New poses✏️ Also here's the drop phone on face you all wanted XD
Siting/Lying/close up/phone/prop
January 5, 2026 at 12:03 AM
sambestock.bsky.social
Have y'all checked out the new stock pack yet? I'm ecstatic that I have snow reference photos now! ☃️ This one is one of my favs 🥰❄️

ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#stockphotos #artref #artresources #photography #winter
A stock photo of a winter landscape, with distant trees in the far background, a snow covered ground, and a lush fir (?) tree covered in snow, and a few leaf-less trees near it in the midground, and a few sticks of probably baby trees in the foreground. Very pretty, much Christmas vibes.
January 4, 2026 at 10:40 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
Me, a Floridian experiencing real winter, trying to wear a coat for the first time.

❄️ Full set: ko-fi.com/s/4a531eb086

#stockphotos #artreference #artresource #artref
Stock photo of a thin, white femme person wearing a tank top and shorts (unseen) with a giant white overcoat covering their entire body, but also is upside down with the hood at the bottom, as if Sam's putting it on like a regular t-shirt. Her arms are already through the sleeves and the face is giving, "Um, yes? Can I help you? Actually maybe help me plz? I just don't wanna admit it." A sequential stock photo from the previous image of a thin, white femme person wearing a tank top (unseen) and shorts with a giant white overcoat covering the entire top half of the body, but also is upside down with the hood at the bottom, as if Sam's putting it on like a regular t-shirt. Her arms are already through the sleeves and the face, only eyes visible, is giving, "This isn't going to plan. Should I continue? I've gone this far. I don't think there is going back." A sequential stock photo from the previous image of a thin, white femme person wearing a tank top and shorts with a giant white overcoat, now making its way over the back of the body where it is supposed to be, with Sam's head tilt forward and hidden under the hood as if Sam's putting it on like a regular t-shirt. Her arms are already through the sleeves and the face, although completely hidden, the vibes are giving, "I think I'm in the home stretch. I may be stupid, but it seems to be working." A sequential stock photo from the previous image of a thin, white femme person wearing a tank top and shorts with a giant white overcoat, now on mostly all the way and properly looks like Sam is wearing the coat, however she is hunched over and looks uncomfortable, almost as if Floridians are a different species and have no idea how to wear a winter coat. The facial expression is giving, "I don't really like this, also it is hot, take it off." Kind of like putting booties on a dog. It's just not natural.
December 2, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
HELLO to all the new people! I'm Sam, and I make primarily stock photo references and art tutorials.

If you haven't already, absolutely check out my shop and YouTube page for loads of free or super affordable resources! I hope they're helpful for you work & I appreciate the support! ❤️
sambestock.bsky.social Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Jul 8
It's #PortfolioDay! Hello, I'm Sam! I'm a queer/disabled stock and resource provider for artists of all kinds. 🥰 I have thousands of photos and loads of tutorials for different mediums & subjects.

✨ ko-fi.com/sambeawesome...
⭐ www.youtube.com/@sambeawesom...

#stockphotos #artresources #shop #kofi
A set of various photos of architectures with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Buildings, Architecture, Cities A collage of three example photos, all of a human skull. The text reads: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Skull Pack A set of various photos of driving, a car, and a view behind a passenger from the stock photo pack with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Cars 1, Jeep. A pink themed banner graphic with mini page previews of the product, and text that reads: "Fundamentals of Art, Booklet + Worksheets. 27 pages! Perfect for beginners."
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
I'm also currently running a DTIYS contest! Incorporate one of these photos into an artwork before Feburary, and I'll pick a random person to win my 2025 stock pack for free!

bsky.app/profile/samb...
sambestock.bsky.social Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 4d
It's the new year! Time to tackle backgrounds 💪 #DTIYS Any medium, any style, just have fun with it. ✨

Choose one or the other, or both! Make it a study, or have your characters interact with the scene. Tag me so I can share your work :D

❤️ ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#stockphotos #artref #artresource
A stock photo of a snow covered path surrounded by trees and short shrubs on either side. The light is peeking through the trees, illuminating the path. A stock photo of a kitchen at an angle, showing only a long counter top with a stove top oven, with tile flooring leading to an open walkway. There are sets of knives, a coffee machine, and a toaster on the counter. Above the counter are matching cabinets, with a microwave built in floating above the oven. Plants are above the cabinets and a calendar hangs on the wall. It's a very clean kitchen.
January 3, 2026 at 6:48 PM
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sambestock.bsky.social
Thinking of starting a new hobby this year? Dabble in a new medium without getting lost as I cover all the bare-minimum basics for water-based markers! Master these techniques to create beautiful works of art ✨

🎨 ko-fi.com/s/c5cede67d9
❤️ Full bundle: ko-fi.com/s/892f3f206e

#artresources #shop
A graphic banner advertisement showcasing a sketchbook with gradients and markings made with Crayola and Tombow markers and a giant YouTube logo in the center with text: 44 minutes real time instruction. And the title: Beginner Tutorial Water-Based Markers [Online Class]
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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animalphotorefs.bsky.social
If you’re in need of some cute today, the repository has a whole page that’s just photos of different baby animals (and there’s many more photos of them if you click on the link for each species).

Gorillas, lions, penguins, dik-diks, lemurs, rhinoceroses, cranes, snow leopards, and more!
Baby Animals — Animal Photo Reference Repository
www.animal-photo-references.com
January 3, 2026 at 6:02 PM
sambestock.bsky.social
HELLO to all the new people! I'm Sam, and I make primarily stock photo references and art tutorials.

If you haven't already, absolutely check out my shop and YouTube page for loads of free or super affordable resources! I hope they're helpful for you work & I appreciate the support! ❤️
sambestock.bsky.social Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Jul 8
It's #PortfolioDay! Hello, I'm Sam! I'm a queer/disabled stock and resource provider for artists of all kinds. 🥰 I have thousands of photos and loads of tutorials for different mediums & subjects.

✨ ko-fi.com/sambeawesome...
⭐ www.youtube.com/@sambeawesom...

#stockphotos #artresources #shop #kofi
A set of various photos of architectures with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Buildings, Architecture, Cities A collage of three example photos, all of a human skull. The text reads: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Skull Pack A set of various photos of driving, a car, and a view behind a passenger from the stock photo pack with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Cars 1, Jeep. A pink themed banner graphic with mini page previews of the product, and text that reads: "Fundamentals of Art, Booklet + Worksheets. 27 pages! Perfect for beginners."
January 3, 2026 at 6:46 PM
sambestock.bsky.social
Thinking of starting a new hobby this year? Dabble in a new medium without getting lost as I cover all the bare-minimum basics for water-based markers! Master these techniques to create beautiful works of art ✨

🎨 ko-fi.com/s/c5cede67d9
❤️ Full bundle: ko-fi.com/s/892f3f206e

#artresources #shop
A graphic banner advertisement showcasing a sketchbook with gradients and markings made with Crayola and Tombow markers and a giant YouTube logo in the center with text: 44 minutes real time instruction. And the title: Beginner Tutorial Water-Based Markers [Online Class]
January 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
sambestock.bsky.social
Need replacements for your art references? I gotchu ⤵️

bsky.app/starter-pack...

Starter pack full of awesome accounts to follow that share loads of art resources!
January 3, 2026 at 2:17 AM
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animalphotorefs.bsky.social
The Animal Photo Reference Repository is open access and will always be free for everyone to use. All funding for the project comes from donations - throw a coin to your photographer?

ko-fi.com/animalphotor...
Support Animal Photo Reference Repository
Support Animal Photo Reference Repository
ko-fi.com
January 2, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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jookpubstock.bsky.social
Today I had to say goodbye to my lovely cat Schwatschnut.

She was the best little model and a true friend. 🌻
A drawing reference photo of a model and a white cat, sitting on a bed. The model is writing something on a piece of paper. The cat watches them. A drawing reference photo of a model and a white cat, cuddling on a bed. A drawing reference photo of a model and a white cat, cuddling. A drawing reference photo of a model and a white cat, cuddling on a bed.
January 2, 2026 at 5:37 PM
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nullentitystock.bsky.social
Stock roundup for the entire month of December 2025.

Patrons get HD/4K Downloads, Early access and exclusives each month!

www.patreon.com/c/NullEntityStock

#FreeStock #creativecommons #stock #stockphotography #artreference #reference #anatomy
January 2, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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sambeawesome.bsky.social
Get a chance to win my new stock pack for free! Create an artwork using one of these photos, tag my stock account @sambestock.bsky.social, and enter before Feb 1st!

That's 989 photos for FREE. And even if you don't win, it's also background practice?? So that honestly sounds like a win-win to me.
sambestock.bsky.social Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 4d
It's the new year! Time to tackle backgrounds 💪 #DTIYS Any medium, any style, just have fun with it. ✨

Choose one or the other, or both! Make it a study, or have your characters interact with the scene. Tag me so I can share your work :D

❤️ ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#stockphotos #artref #artresource
A stock photo of a snow covered path surrounded by trees and short shrubs on either side. The light is peeking through the trees, illuminating the path. A stock photo of a kitchen at an angle, showing only a long counter top with a stove top oven, with tile flooring leading to an open walkway. There are sets of knives, a coffee machine, and a toaster on the counter. Above the counter are matching cabinets, with a microwave built in floating above the oven. Plants are above the cabinets and a calendar hangs on the wall. It's a very clean kitchen.
January 1, 2026 at 2:38 PM
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animalphotorefs.bsky.social
Photos of the Day: very fresh, day-old babies, just like 2026.

Happy new year! I bring you the gift of newborn white-bearded wildebeest, capybara, and Preswalski's horses

All photos on the repository are free-to-use for artists creating derivative/transformative works (sans AI).
A newborn wildebeest is curled up in a ball on the ground, resting. Mom's nose is visible in the upper right hand side of the photo. A newborn capybara, still wet and uncleaned by mom, sits between a wall and a piece of wood in a puddle of sunlight. A newborn Prezwalski's horse stands in front of a tree and behind a fence on a grassy hill.
January 1, 2026 at 11:22 PM
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trueref.bsky.social
Sneak peak of new model Natasha!
Dropping later this month. 💙
art reference of a woman sitting up high. art reference of a woman standing with her arms crossed.
January 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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kingcholera.bsky.social
300✨F R E E ✨Angel references for artists!

🔗 attached below
January 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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sambeawesome.bsky.social
Need a boost going into the new year? My new set of printables bundle might be for you!

Get organized with notes, habit tracking, to-do lists, a fun customizable bingo, and more with this cute macaw cheering you on! 🦜❤️

✨ ko-fi.com/s/42c5cb0cf1

#kofi #shop #artshop
A pink graphic with the text Macaw Notes Pack, Printable! 15 PNGs and PDF. US letter size. With several of the sheets shown overlapping in the background as a little preview of the set.
January 1, 2026 at 4:18 PM
sambestock.bsky.social
It's the new year! Time to tackle backgrounds 💪 #DTIYS Any medium, any style, just have fun with it. ✨

Choose one or the other, or both! Make it a study, or have your characters interact with the scene. Tag me so I can share your work :D

❤️ ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#stockphotos #artref #artresource
A stock photo of a snow covered path surrounded by trees and short shrubs on either side. The light is peeking through the trees, illuminating the path. A stock photo of a kitchen at an angle, showing only a long counter top with a stove top oven, with tile flooring leading to an open walkway. There are sets of knives, a coffee machine, and a toaster on the counter. Above the counter are matching cabinets, with a microwave built in floating above the oven. Plants are above the cabinets and a calendar hangs on the wall. It's a very clean kitchen.
January 1, 2026 at 2:35 PM
sambestock.bsky.social
It's here! The 2025 bundle stock pack--house interiors, sailing, water, autumn trees, snow, and more! 989 photos to get you inspired & creative 🎨

✨ ko-fi.com/s/4d62706395

#kofishop #artresources #drawingreference #artref #stockphotos
A set of various photos sampled from the stock photo pack (an office, snowy tree, cloudy sunset) with text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Year 2025
January 1, 2026 at 1:54 PM