These web sites are some of my favorite places to go for inspiration, learning, and fun.

Inspirational Websites:
Inspiration Time - Web Design Inspiration
Chris Wahl's Blog - Amazing illustrations and artwork
The CSS Awards - Beautiful websites created with CSS
Web Creme - This site showcases some cutting edge and unique websites

Artistic Resources:
Character Designs - Tons of photographs of people, places, and objects for reference
CG Textures - A great free resource for 3D artists and photomanipulators

Blogs:
John K's Blog - A wealth of advice, lessons, and history of animation

Useful Tools:
jQuery Lightbox Plugin - Used in this website; very easy to work with and looks great!