Drawing References and Resources

Use this reference guide to improve your ability to draw proportional human heads and facial features. The guide can be used for just about any drawing project, whether portrait or cartoon.

This reference guide is for anyone who wants a quick way to learn about the proportions of the female and male anatomy. The guide breaks down the complex anatomy into simple shapes you can use for sketches and other drawing projects.

This reference guide illustrates the general form of a variety of different poses. It can be used to guide your portrait drawing sessions  or as a tool for understanding movement in the human anatomy.

This reference guide explains the different parts of the human anatomy with an emphasis on proportions of the back view of the anatomy. This can be used as a general guide for drawing or as a cheat sheet for understanding basic muscle groups.

This infographic takes you through the history of impressionism by showing you the different color palettes used by popular impressionists over the years. The infographic is for anyone who wants a quick look at ten years of impressionism in one simple picture.

This reference guide attempts to simplify the process of drawing hands, legs, and feet using shapes and easy to follow tips. If you're trying to find a quick go to guide for drawing these parts of the anatomy, this tutorial is a good place to start.

This reference guide describes the proportions of different hip shapes -- from curvy to narrow waists. You can use this guide to improve your female anatomy drawing skills or to learn about the correct waist and hip proportions when drawing from a reference image.

This reference guide will show you how to draw different body shapes on both male and female anatomies. The guide also includes tips about adding muscle definition, using lines to create define proportions, how to add the appearance of body fat. Check it out.

If you're looking for a comprehensive hand drawing reference guide, look no further. This guide explains everything you need to know about drawing hands in great detail and covers aspects such as bone structure, proportions, range of motion, and much more. Check it out.

This useful guide explains how to add symmetry to still life images using a few tips. The guide contains tons of useful information for anyone who wants to find out how to improve the overall accuracy of their drawings.

This reference guide will help you understand the anatomy of the hand and give you a step by step approach to composing the arm -- from skeleton to muscle. If you're struggling with drawing a proportioned arm, this reference guide is all you need.

A collection of sketches that will teach you how to draw a wide range of poses. The point of this reference image is to develop the ability to "see through the figure and find the placement of the rib cage and the relationship with the hips".

This reference guide clarifies the concept of drawing realistic legs and feet. The guide comes with tons of information and diagrams that walk you through the learning process. This is a very useful resource for any artist.

Need to practice drawing body types? If so, this reference guide will help you understand the fundamentals of different body types -- from muscular to skinny.

If you're currently thinking of creating your very own cartoon character but don't know how to start, this reference guide may make things go a little smoother. The guide describes the process of creating a cartoon character from sketches to final compositions and explains how to draw the head, body, and arms of various characters.

This reference guide is for anyone who wants to learn about drawing different hairstyles. From short to long cuts, this guide is an easy way to understand the appearance of hair on the human face.

This concise image explains the guidelines and basic rules you should pay attention to when attempting to add perspective to your drawings. This is an extremely useful resource for any artist.

Use this reference guide whenever you need to be reminded of the different parts of the eyes, lips, and ears. The sketches are labeled for easy understanding and also serve as a rough guide for drawing each of the facial features.

This reference guide contains a massive collection of 200 different manga eyes drawn in different styles and expressions. If you're just getting started with manga drawing, this reference guide will be of great use to you.

This reference guide describes the fundamentals of the male anatomy using useful tips and diagrams you can easily follow. It contains information such as drawing the anatomy at different angles, head shapes, and body proportions.

This reference guide contains a variety of useful tips and guides about drawing facial features and proportions. It includes drawing tips for drawing eyes, and the nose lips and ears. You'll find this guide very useful in any portrait drawing situation.

Use this reference guide to explore the different ways of drawing the human eyes for both realistic and cartoon drawings. The eyes in this guide vary in shape, size, and color. This is a useful resource for any art student or professional artist.

Drawing clothing isn't the easiest thing in the world, especially if you're used to drawing traditional portraits. This guide will show you the different techniques you can use to add a variety of folds to drawn clothing. Check it out.

A collection of doodles you can use to practice your anatomy drawing. It contains sketches of various poses, body structures, hand gestures, and facial orientations.