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Any concept artists here recommend a good reference image site, there's like a bunch of them and I want to know which is the best? I'm looking for images with historical accuracy such as architecture, armor, weapons, etc.
There are many different kinds of reference tools available online, from photo databases and stock photography sites to interactive 3D models. In this guide, find the recommendations for the best drawing reference tools, websites, databases and ideas for how to take your own unique reference images.
- Websites with Free Stock Photos For Artists
- Art Reference Books
- Art References of Anatomy
- Art References For Poses
- Art References of Hair and Hairstyles
- Art References of Expressions and Emotion
- Anatomy Dolls and Art Mannequins For Referencing
- Art References of Animals
- Reference Photos For Landscape Painting
- Reference Images For 3D Modelling
I’ll list all the websites with CC0 so you don’t have to look for an attribution license for each photo you like. Here’s a pretty big list of sites with free Stock Photos for artists and others.
Some people prefer to see books than to search online. One option is to grab magazines with the subject your drawing (like gardening magazines for flowers and plants, gymnastic magazines for poses, etc). The other is to simply get books for reference. Here are the 3 top books that I recommend.
I talk more about these further below, but do consider getting an Artist Mannequinto help you with your anatomy! Even though a reference image of a person can be better to study anatomy, you can pose a mannequin much more easily. And it’s not as embarrassing to really get closer and checking all the details in the muscles, as it is with a real huma...
If you’d like to practice drawing poses, this is the section for you. Here are my top 4 websites to use to practice drawing poses: 1. QuickPoses– lots of different images. A large number of options to choose from and one of the best things about it is that you can choose to show only images of hands, feet, animals and other specific subjects! 2. Li...
If you’re looking for specific art references for hair and hairstyles, there are a few different ways to go about it. In my opinion, your best bet is just to go to Pinterest and search the name of the specific hairstyle you’re looking for. For example “Curly black hair”, simply search that on Pinterest and you will find plenty of photos to use as a...
Besides the expressions bookthat I’ve mentioned above, there are two other ways that I suggest you get art references for expressions. The first one is to, once again, search Pinterest. Simply putting “angry face” on Pinterest will show up a whole lot of faces that you can use as a reference. The second option is to grab a mirror. Yes, you’ve read ...
Art Mannequins are an amazing help for an artist. I’ve talked about them better in this post about my Recommended Mannequins. Including a few specific ones that I recommend for different budgets, so do check it out if you’d like to learn more! But in general, I highly recommend the Anatomy Figure Anatomical Reference for Artists by 3DTotal. It has ...
If you’re looking for art references for animals, there are also quite a few options available to you. QuickPosesif you don’t really care about the particular animal that you are drawing, this one is a great reference tool overall. Reference at SketchDailyjust like the previous website, this is also an amazing tool if you want to draw animals in ge...
If you’re looking for landscape photos to reference for painting, there are a few choices. You can simply search “landscape” or a specific type of landscape you’re looking like “mountains” in one of the CC0 websites I’ve listed above. For example in Pexels. Another option is to get magazines and books about landscape photography. There’s a lot of d...
Getting really good reference images for 3D Modelling can be hard. But I did find these 2 great websites that can really help you out. 1. The Blueprints– is a great place to find specific blueprints that you can use. Pay attention to see which blueprints include side, top, front and back images. As you know, this is essential and when doing a good ...
Feb 10, 2021 · Draw from life thanks to these free resources. Whether it’s a quick pencil sketch or a 20-hour oil painting, using the right art reference can make or break a piece. Having a photo to work from helps bring a degree of realism that would otherwise be very difficult to capture from imagination alone.
Jun 14, 2018 · These figure drawing websites & apps ideas are great resources for ANYONE to PRACTICE figure drawing, anatomy, and gesture drawing. If you remember me as “ladywitchscar” on Instagram, you suggest me to work on gesture drawing for proportion control and movement.
Sep 25, 2024 · Finding the perfect reference pose for your drawings can be a pain, especially when you’re trying to improve your figure drawing skills! Not only that, but there are just too many places to look up for references that we get lost easily. So, I’m here to help you with these completely free pose reference websites for artists!
