#Drawing Reference

[why-animals-do-the-thing]

Animal reference photo compilation concept test!

I've been saving this project for a new website I'm planning, but that's been delayed by the grindstone of capitalism, so I'm going to set up this part early. This is the concept test for a repository of reference photos of a whole bunch of different species of exotic animals.

For every 50 or so photos I take of an animal, there's generally only a couple that I like and are also in focus and also framed correctly. But that led me to realize... all those slightly blurry or off-center photos are probably a great set of references for people interested in general shape/form/movement for their art! So I'm setting up of the idea before fully committing the time into making it happen.

I've been going through my photo backlog and pulling out the shots I think will be useful for art references. Lots of them show posture, facial movement, close-ups of feet or eyes, and walk cycles, but also other behaviors like jumping or drinking. They're not perfect - there's often stuff out of focus or reflections on the glass - but I think they'll still be useful for art?

The link below is to the Dropbox where I'll host these photos until I eventually get that new website/project up and running. Right now I've got folders of four species uploaded for this test: California Condor (CW for carcass feed photos), Jaguar, Komodo Dragon, and Moose. Please go check them out and tell me what you think!

~~WADTT Animal Reference Photos Dropbox Link~~

What I'm looking to learn from y'all is:

Is this type of reference photo repository useful / worth doing?

Do these photos work or are they too blurry/wonky/there's too many?

What things would make a project like this better? (Caveat, it has to stay on Dropbox for now).

If this turns out to be as useful as I'm hoping, and the photos work, I've got a whole bunch more species to upload.

#zoo photos #art reference #art references #animal photos #drawing reference #this is a test #my photography #zoo photography #feedback requested please #if you use these please tag me in the final art so I can see what they created

[adorkastock]

Put em up PUT EM UP!!! 🥊🥊

#pose reference #adorkastock #drawing reference #fighter #fighting #fists #male #male model

[null-entity]

You want a grave dug??

Model: Me.

Photographer: The Remote Camera Trigger.

If you want to help support me and get awesome stuff like early access/polls & pose requests Become A Patron / DA Subscriber or you can check out my Ko-Fi store for exclusive stock!

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#Creative Commons #CreativeCommons #Creative Commons Stock #CreativeCommonsStock #Stock Reference #Drawing Reference #anatomy #anatomy reference #Grave #graveyard #grave digger #GraveDigger #Shovel #Spade #Grave Yard Keeper

[blackwoodwhite]

Procastinated too long with these ngl, I'm open for suggestions

#hotline miami #hlm #sketch #art #fanart #hotline miami jacket #hotline miami tony #hotline miami corey #hotline miami 2 #hotline miami mark #hotline miami biker #reference #drawing reference #Muscles are hard

[blotomical]

handmade drawing references :)

I took these pictures mainly to analyze my hand structure. Feel free to use them for your art, if you'd like to!

#hands #hand #book #books #reference #references #art reference #drawing reference #reference material #hand reference #book reference #reference photos #pose #poses

[blumineck]

Hey, artists of tumblr (and general nerds), it's me, the archery guy! The one with the pole, you know, this one:

(I'm the human in there, not the animated characters)

ANYWAY, I need your help!

I know some of y'all are using my posts as art references (and that's GREAT! I love that!) And I want to maybe look into creating a better resource for artists, like a pose reference bank or something like that, but I don't know where to start?

So tell me: where do you go for your art refs? Are there specific photographers/pose banks I should get in touch with? Or if not, where would you recommend I start uploading my own? Patreon? OF (it doesn't HAVE to be porn you know)? A secret third option?

Let me know!

P.S. Here's some stuff that was lying around on my phone as tribute:

#I was gonna reply to a specific ask about this but the reply failed to upload so now the ask has vanished *shakes fist at tumblr* #archery #art #art reference #drawing reference #archer #archer oc #pose reference

[friendofthecrows]

I compiled this a while ago but I was just looking for references and found the file so...

Best places to find reference photos:

Body types, poses, and anatomy:

http://reference.sketchdaily.net/en

https://www.posemaniacs.com/

https://quickposes.com/en

https://www.characterdesigns.com/#home-section

https://www.adorkastock.com/sketch/

https://line-of-action.com/practice-tools/figure-drawing/

https://www.proko.com/browse/tools?af=242

Giant anatomy reference tutorials Pinterest board:

https://www.pinterest.com/deedee1232/body-reference/

General:

https://unsplash.com/

https://pixabay.com/

https://www.pexels.com/

https://stocksnap.io/

https://www.freeimages.com/

https://kaboompics.com/

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page

https://morguefile.com/

https://www.flickr.com/

https://www.dreamstime.com/

https://pmp-art.com/

https://www.freepik.com/

https://photobash.co/

https://picjumbo.com/

https://burst.shopify.com/

https://magdeleine.co/

https://wordpress.org/openverse/

Historical:

https://nos.twnsnd.co/

#reference photos #drawing reference #art #art hacks #useful #future reference #(so that i have it online too even if i don't have my laptop) #hal rambles

[laurzaboonart]

I'm currently doing an online art school program and I thought I'd share some notes on clothing pieces for anyone else whose like me and for some reason can't understand objects with free from lol I hope you find some of these observations/ notes useful for any of your art journeys!

#art reference #reference #art tutorial #art tips #art resources #art advice #drawing tips #drawing reference #clothing reference #how to draw clothes #drawing #how to draw #drawing tutorial #art education #art help #clothing #fashion drawing #art school #artists on tumblr #art community #art study

[mysticdragon3md3]

#mermaid #mermen #merfolk #mers #tails #drawing reference #food for thought #til

[jonksi]

pretty cool head lighting ref thing

#there is a male head too but they're pretty much the same #art tips #art reference #drawing reference

[lulilak]

#i promise i’ll post something cool soon… #vampire #vampire aesthetic #vampirecore #gothic #victorian aesthetic #goth #dark acadamia aesthetic #dark academia #vampyre #aesthetic #clothing #drawing reference #art ref #clothes #clothing reference #art reference #writing ref #writing reference #historical clothing #history #historical reference

[adorkastock]

Do you know about my free web based sketch app that rotates random pose references? 🤔

It's called AdorkaStock Sketch and you can access it on desktop or mobile. It will adjust to fit your screen! On mobile you can scroll down to see the options.

There are currently just over 2,000 poses in rotation with more coming. You can change the timer, skip poses, sort with filters, or try predefined class modes.

The site is completely free and thanks to my Patrons I was recently able to remove third-party ads! If you turn off your ad blockers while using the site you will only see my own ads.

You can also make a free account which will allow you to collect a favorites list and set sketching goals.

Please check it out and use it as often as you need to for pose browsing, gesture warm ups, or long drawing sessions (just hit pause on any pose!) Hope it's super useful for you. Happy drawing! 🎨✨

#adorkastock #art resources #pose reference #artist help #art website #pose ideas #drawing reference

[null-entity]

Sneaky Stabby MGS fun!

Model: Me.

Photographer: The Remote Camera Trigger.

If you want to help support me and get awesome stuff like early access/polls & pose requests Become A Patron / DA Subscriber or you can check out my Ko-Fi store for exclusive stock!

Read My Rules Before You Use My Stock.

#Creative Commons #CreativeCommons #Creative Commons Stock #CreativeCommonsStock #Stock Reference #Drawing Reference #anatomy #anatomy reference #solid Snake #Metal Gear #metal gear solid #MGS #liquid snake #Knife #Stealth #Hidden

[wepepe-draws]

BG3 Characters Turnaround References

(I share this on Twitter before, I want to share this too on Tumblr)

Here you go guys! All 'spinning' reference characters (except Minthara, bc I havent' recruit her). For Shadowheart and Wyll include their alternate look. Also a version for Astarion in drow armour. Jaheira, Minsc, and Halsin also included.

Gale, Karlach, Astarion, and Shadowheart wear Weave's Mother Robe also included 😏

Hope this help guys! 😄🙏

G-DRIVE FOLDER

#BG3 #Baldur's Gate 3 #astarion #jaheira #gale dekarios #gale of waterdeep #wyll #wyll ravengard #shadowheart #lae'zel #halsin #karlach #minsc #drawing reference #gale #baldurs gate fanart

[marianarira]

All the leg muscles and feet studies I did to level up my anatomy drawing. It all started 17 months ago as part of an art challenge I started on my Youtube channel and it's finally done!

#anatomy drawing #art reference #animators on tumblr #anime animator #rough animation #2d animation #art ref #drawing reference #anatomy #marianarira

[blumineck]

Hey y'all! I know you love drawing references over here, so I wanted to show you a preview of a set that one of my Patrons requested.

If you like this stuff and are able to, please consider supporting me via Patreon (where you can find the extended photo set, including shots from cover and up a tree), or dropping a few quid over on Kofi. It means the world to me, and helps me keep going with my archery shenanigans!

And as always, please tag me in your art if you're comfortable to! I love to see it ❤️

#archer #archery #bow #arrow #drawing reference #pose #character art