Creative Tools / The Studio Bench
Make space for the making.
Practical tools for artists, students and educators. Grid reference images, prepare portfolio files and return to drawing with more time for the creative work.
Available now
Tools that earn their place.
01 / Accurate observation
Grid Lines to Image
Add evenly spaced squares to a reference photograph to support proportion, placement and close observation. The tool processes images in your browser.
02 / Digital preparation
Image Compression
Resize and compress heavy portfolio photographs before sharing or submission. The existing tool processes files locally in your browser.
Keep learning
Resources for the practice, not just the file.
03 / Regular practice
Weekly Drawing Prompts
Short drawing ideas designed to encourage observation, experimentation and sustained creative habits.
04 / Curated references
Creative Tools Directory
Hand-picked external drawing, colour, perspective and creative technology resources.
Under consideration
What we may build next.
Future / Tonal studies
Value & Contrast Converter
Explore tonal groups, greyscale and contrast when planning observational studies.
Future / Portfolio prep
Artwork Image Checker
Review image dimensions and file size before preparing a digital submission.
These are planned additions, not active tools. We will first migrate and test the existing tools inside WordPress.