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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 Main @sambeawesome.bsky.social 💖 #artresources #stockphotos #artref #artshop
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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 😎

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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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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 15h
For the entire month of October, enjoy 20% off of all of my stock photos!

My number of current stock photos: 14,186 (2,153 of those just from this year!)
Full price: 146$
Discounted price: 116.8$ (save 29.20$)

✨ vgen.co/sambeawesome...

#VGen makes it easy with one click to grab them all! 🥳
Screenshot from V-Gen of a bundle of stock photos for 20% off. Literally ALL of My Stock Photos. Get all 28 items for $116.80+ vs full price of $146.00+. Every stock photo pack, including all the yearly packs and unique packs (that aren't already in a yearly pack) for you stock photo collecting whores (compliment). ;)
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🌿Gin 🌿 @ginwilliamsart.bsky.social · 2d
Artists do NOT accept payment. Always send an invoice.

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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 6d
This is a warning to every artists and clients using PayPal: Leave the note blank or send invoices. Apparently even saying "commission" makes them trigger happy. #SaveSpeech #StopPaypros

And continue the pressure by calling PayPal. Helpful link here: anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co#phonescript
@Inker_comics: I JUST GOT FUCKED UP REAL BAD [shared a screenshot of his suspension from PayPal] @MrQuessos: [quote tweeting @Inker_comics] If you are going to pay an artist via PayPal, please DO NOT include ANYTHING related to commission or nsfw in the payment description. Whether out of ignorance or innocence, you could screw up someone's job. Mastercard Phone (US): 1-800-627-8372 1-800-307-7309 US option selection: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111 Aus: +61 1800 120 113 UK: 0-800-96-4767 All region numbers here (and here ) Stripe California: 888-926-2289 US: 877-887-7815 France: +33 805-11-19-67 Paypal Phone (US): 1-888-221-1161 Phone (outside US): 1-402-935-2050 UK: +44 (0203)-901-7000 Visa Phone (US): 1-800-847-2911 US option selection: 1, 1, 2 or 1, 1, 3 Headquarters: +1 (650)-432-3200 Aus: +61 1800 125 440 Phone (outside US): click here
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 15h
Heads up though, you will need a LOT of disk space lmao
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 15h
For the entire month of October, enjoy 20% off of all of my stock photos!

My number of current stock photos: 14,186 (2,153 of those just from this year!)
Full price: 146$
Discounted price: 116.8$ (save 29.20$)

✨ vgen.co/sambeawesome...

#VGen makes it easy with one click to grab them all! 🥳
Screenshot from V-Gen of a bundle of stock photos for 20% off. Literally ALL of My Stock Photos. Get all 28 items for $116.80+ vs full price of $146.00+. Every stock photo pack, including all the yearly packs and unique packs (that aren't already in a yearly pack) for you stock photo collecting whores (compliment). ;)
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 1d
Spider web jasper is a perfect spooky stone for the season. 🕷️ All about grounding and connection, no matter how many knots or tangles there may be in your thread, the web holds strong. Deep breaths & remember you're not alone. 🖤

🕸️ ko-fi.com/s/c4df940a76

#stockphotos #artresources #shop #gemstones
A stock photo of many tumbled stones of spider web jasper. A grey gemstone with black web-like tendrils that wrap and crisscross in various patterns. A stock photo of a white person's hand holding many tumbled stones of spider web jasper. A stock photo of a close up of a tumbled stone of spider web jasper.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 16h
Ooh can't wait! Have fun with it 👻
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 5d
What spell are they casting? #DTIYS Any medium, any style, just have fun with it. ✨

💜 Full set: ko-fi.com/s/f1438cbd99

#ArtChallenge #Halloween #Stockphotos #artref #artresources
Stock photo of a thin white woman with long wavy/curly brown hair. They're wearing a long gothic gown that's sleeveless and mostly black with loose purple fabric in the middle and a decorative corset, with beaded bracelets, along with a bright red sash draped around their elbows. The model is sitting on the floor looking off to the side, arms slightly raised, with one holding a pencil like a wand. There is a skull, fake plant, and bottle of liquid beside her.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 5d
(ps I'll be picking someone at random to win the full set for free, so be sure to tag me with your artwork! I'll pick someone on the 17th. 👀)
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 1d
Spider web jasper is a perfect spooky stone for the season. 🕷️ All about grounding and connection, no matter how many knots or tangles there may be in your thread, the web holds strong. Deep breaths & remember you're not alone. 🖤

🕸️ ko-fi.com/s/c4df940a76

#stockphotos #artresources #shop #gemstones
A stock photo of many tumbled stones of spider web jasper. A grey gemstone with black web-like tendrils that wrap and crisscross in various patterns. A stock photo of a white person's hand holding many tumbled stones of spider web jasper. A stock photo of a close up of a tumbled stone of spider web jasper.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 1d
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 1d
Ten days left to enter for a chance to win the full set for free! And no entries yet 👀
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 5d
What spell are they casting? #DTIYS Any medium, any style, just have fun with it. ✨

💜 Full set: ko-fi.com/s/f1438cbd99

#ArtChallenge #Halloween #Stockphotos #artref #artresources
Stock photo of a thin white woman with long wavy/curly brown hair. They're wearing a long gothic gown that's sleeveless and mostly black with loose purple fabric in the middle and a decorative corset, with beaded bracelets, along with a bright red sash draped around their elbows. The model is sitting on the floor looking off to the side, arms slightly raised, with one holding a pencil like a wand. There is a skull, fake plant, and bottle of liquid beside her.
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Gilbert #NewDeal4Animation @discord12395.bsky.social · 6d
This is a warning to every artists and clients using PayPal: Leave the note blank or send invoices. Apparently even saying "commission" makes them trigger happy. #SaveSpeech #StopPaypros

And continue the pressure by calling PayPal. Helpful link here: anti-censorship-campaign.carrd.co#phonescript
@Inker_comics: I JUST GOT FUCKED UP REAL BAD [shared a screenshot of his suspension from PayPal] @MrQuessos: [quote tweeting @Inker_comics] If you are going to pay an artist via PayPal, please DO NOT include ANYTHING related to commission or nsfw in the payment description. Whether out of ignorance or innocence, you could screw up someone's job. Mastercard Phone (US): 1-800-627-8372 1-800-307-7309 US option selection: 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1 Phone (outside US): 1-636-722-7111 Aus: +61 1800 120 113 UK: 0-800-96-4767 All region numbers here (and here ) Stripe California: 888-926-2289 US: 877-887-7815 France: +33 805-11-19-67 Paypal Phone (US): 1-888-221-1161 Phone (outside US): 1-402-935-2050 UK: +44 (0203)-901-7000 Visa Phone (US): 1-800-847-2911 US option selection: 1, 1, 2 or 1, 1, 3 Headquarters: +1 (650)-432-3200 Aus: +61 1800 125 440 Phone (outside US): click here
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 2d
Okay, if y'all love candy corn so much, check this one out...

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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Oct 13
Candy corn drawing challenge? 🍬😎

#artreference #stockphotos #drawingreference #halloween #artresources
A stock photo of an entire background filled with candy corn. Like, so much candy corn. (Really, not enough candy corn, there can always be more, in this case, idk how, cuz it literally fills up the entire screen, but like, a girl can dream, you know?)
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Sam | Commissions Open @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 2d
My Anti-Prime Sale is here! Support small artists instead of billionaires. Get 25% off my physical products as well as extra goodies. Use code: ANTIPRIME at check out. Oct 7 and 8 only!

❤️ ko-fi.com/sambeawesome...

#sale #shop #kofishop #kofi #artshop #fuckamazon
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 2d
Oh wow, lots of candy corn fans. Good news for you, I have more. :)

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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Oct 15
There can never be enough stock photos with candy corn it in, just saying.

#artreference #stockphotos #drawingreference #artresources #halloween
A stock photo of a mini candy corn figurine character holding a sign that reads "Trick or Treat" surrounded by candy corn. A stock photo of a pile of candy corn. A stock photo of a black pumpkin candle holder with candy corn around it. A stock photo of a mini pumpkin jewelry box with candy corn pieces around it.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 2d
omg yes, finally someone who understands.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Oct 12
Did y'all know I took stock photos with candy corn? Because I did. You're welcome. 🍬

#artreference #stockphotos #drawingreference #halloween #artresources
A stock photo of a pile of candy corn. A stock photo of various candy corn pieces. A stock photo of candy corn pieces scattered around. A stock photo of my hands holding a bunch of candy corn.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 6d
The Spoopy stock pack is back! This time with more photos 😈 Get yourself some terrifying backgrounds, landscapes, & prop reference photos for your horrifying art projects. 😱

👻 ko-fi.com/s/0b88db813e

If you already bought it last year, redownload the file to get the new photos!

#artref #shop
A set of various photos of backgrounds (a set of stairs, house under construction, and wooden fence covered in vines) text overlaying them reading: Sambeawesome's Stock Photos, Spoopy 👻
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 7d
It's that time of year again! 👻 Grab some SPoOKY photos for #Stocktober! Get 20% off all month on ALL my photo references :D

✨ ko-fi.com/sambeawesome...

#artref #artresources #Stocktober2025 #drawingrefs #shop #kofi #shopsmall #sale
A store advertisement graphic: Shop discount! For #stocktober. Get 20% off using code: stocktober2025 with a URL to the shop and example product banners included.
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Sam | Commissions Open @sambeawesome.bsky.social · 3d
New crochet pattern is here, just in time for the spooky season! 🤍🧡💛 It's completely free and adorably cute. If you make one, be sure to tag me so I can see 🥰

🍬 ko-fi.com/s/0efe9667db

#crochet #halloween #kofi #artshop
A pink themed graphic banner with a photo of handmade crochet candy corns, two in traditional colors (white, orange, yellow) and two in unique colors (white, dark pink, light pink; white, dark green, medium green). Text reads: Candy Corn, Crochet Pattern.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 3d
Also, happy #5Star5th! Today would be a great day to leave me a review on my #VGen if you haven't already ;)

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VGen shop verification requirements where I have everything checked off except for needing one more review.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 3d
I got several sales (and a tip!) recently, thank you all so much!!

I offer more than just stock photos as resources for artists, such as tutorials and printables, which you can find on both Ko-Fi and VGen 😊

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⭐ vgen.co/sambeawesome...
A pink themed banner graphic with three mini page previews from my upcoming book, and text that reads: "Art Exercises For Improvement. Over 50 pages of 60+ unique exercises, extra prompts, and further reading & resources." A banner advertisement that reads: Daily Planner [Printable!], 6 colors, JPGs + PDFs, Free! With a preview of the planner in its six different colors. 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."
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · Oct 11
Some more spoopy and fun stock photos for the season. Which will you be drawing? 🎃

#artreference #stockphotos #drawingreference #artresources
A stock photo of a orange metal tin with a cartoon bat on it, with the tin overflowing with candy corn, and a few scattered candy corn around it. A stock photo of a pile of tiny pumpkins and squash. A stock photo of a dark spooky garage under construction. A stock photo of pumpkin candle holders illuminated just by the candles, making a spooky atmosphere.
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Sam 📷 [Resources for Artists] @sambestock.bsky.social · 5d
Aw, thank you! <3
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ThePoseArchives @theposearchives.bsky.social · 5d
It's the season of the witch! 🪄
October's Draw This Pose in Your Style! If you wish to take part, tag #DTPYSOCT25 and us @theposearchives so we can share your creations! Other art mediums such as 3d etc are of course welcome!
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