Looking for that perfect pose, a detailed hand study, or dynamic lighting examples? Our drawing and painting references are here to save the day! We gather the resources you need to create accurate and striking artwork. Say goodbye to aimless Googling and hello to a treasure trove of artist-friendly material.
Alright, it’s April, and that means another month of art prompts! If you’ve been following along, you already know the deal—30 days, 30 paint ideas to keep your creativity rolling. But this month? We’re going full fantasy. Mythical creatures are some of the most fun things to draw, but if Read more…
Hands and feet references UPDATED 21-6-2024 – I have added another video on how to draw hands from Chommang What’s a foot’s favorite food? Shoe-shi. All jokes aside, everyone has had trouble drawing hands and, perhaps, feet. Actually, I still do. Fortunately, there are creators out there who are willing Read more…
Download the statues drawing and painting references When I was looking for statue practice material previously, it took me some time to locate anything worthwhile. So I had the brilliant idea to photograph the busts and statues I saw while on vacation in France. Which means you don’t need to Read more…
Download the free US National parks references Painting or drawing backgrounds can be daunting. We all practice portraits and human anatomy but landscapes are another expertise we often need. In this free US National parks references pack, you will find several different nature parks from the United States to help Read more…
Download the free Malaysian animals references Painting or drawing animals can be daunting. We all practice portraits and human anatomy but animals become a whole different ball game. In this pack, you will find several different apes and other jungle animals to help you practice and create wildlife for backgrounds. Read more…
Why use references in art, you ask? Let’s clear up one thing: why should you use references in art? A reference provides much more information than our meager peanut brains can comprehend. Form, shape, lighting, and color are just a few of the many factors that need to be taken Read more…
Really? Free? Yes, they are free! So when you are starting with art you need any help you can get, right? You’re always looking for free tutorials, free coaching, and free references. So we got you fam! Below you will find a quick list of free reference sites. Drawing from Read more…