What is Posevember 2025 Posevember 2025 is a month-long gesture drawing challenge designed to help artists build consistency, confidence, and flow in their figure drawings. Each day in November, you’ll draw at least one new pose using our gesture drawing practice tool. The challenge encourages daily sketching with minimal setup Read more
The frustration of drawing without guidance You’re just starting to draw people, and every time you try, something feels off. The arms are too long, the legs look stiff, or the pose just doesn’t feel natural. You know you need to practice, but without a clear reference, it’s hard to Read more
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
Ever feel stuck staring at a blank canvas, wondering where to start? Or maybe your work just doesn’t look as lifelike or dynamic as you’d hoped? Here’s the game-changer: art references. Using references isn’t “cheating”—it’s what pros do to elevate their craft. Whether you’re painting, sketching, or designing, references provide Read more
Why Drawing References Rock, Digital Discovery, and Online Inspiration!” Artists, gather around! In the vast and ever-expanding universe of creativity, we’re diving into the game-changer – finding and using drawing references online. So, why the buzz? Let’s break it down. The Importance of Drawing References in Artistic Development Drawing references 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