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Cat reference by Kibbitzer on deviantART

Cat reference by Kibbitzer on deviantART | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
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A cat reference guide for anyone who wants to understand how to draw the anatomy of a cat.

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Week in Review: Photoshop Shortcuts, Drawing Reference Images, and Drawing Facial Expressions

In case you didn’t have the time to check out last week's scoops, here are the top three drawing references and resources from last week. Whether you’re a digital artist or a regular pen-to-paper type of artist, you’ll find these scoops very useful in your everyday drawings.

Photoshop Shortcuts

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If you’re a regular Photoshop user, this shortcut guide is just what you need. You can print it out and stick it on your wall or save it your documents for quick reference. It’s also easy to understand and applies to both Windows and Mac keyboards. Learning these shortcuts will save you a lot of time and make you an effective Photoshop user.

Drawing Reference Images

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This stunning collection of reference images is a great place to start when you’re starting a new art project. It contains pictures showing a diverse range of models and poses, and will help you learn how to draw different subjects. This collection is also a great resource for photographers who want to get new ideas about photo effects, photo composition, and how to capture emotion in pictures.

Drawing Facial Expressions

http://majnouna.deviantart.com/art/Emotions-and-Facial-Expression-47118559


Speaking of emotion, this huge collection of facial expressions was another standout reference guide from last week’s scoops. The guide is amazingly detailed and is probably the only facial expression guide you’ll ever need. You can use this guide to add emotions to your portraits, cartoon drawings, and everything in between.

As usual, we are always adding new drawing and reference scoops, so please make sure you subscribe for regular updates.

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Portrait Drawing References

Portrait Drawing References | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
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This collection of portrait drawing references will give you inspiration for your next drawing project. It contains a wide range of subjects, poses, and lighting conditions that will help you improve your drawing skills over time.

Each image has been retouched so that you can draw them a little easier. This collection of images will definitely come in handy when you can't find something to draw or want to practice drawing different subjects. The images are updated regularly so you'll always have something new to draw.

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Sketchdaily is a Figure Drawing Reference site for every artist

Sketchdaily is a Figure Drawing Reference site for every artist | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it

"Looking for something else to draw? Join the fun!"

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So, you've been drawing for a while now, and you need something new to draw. Sketchdaily will make sure you don't run out of things to draw by giving you access to its figure drawing reference database containing over 1000 unique pictures.

 

The site gives you the ability to filter reference images by full body, body parts, and animals. In addition, each category contains a variety of filters that let you specify details such as gender, clothing, pose, and the view of your reference image. This is a great site to visit if you need new inspiration for your drawings or want to practice drawing different subjects.

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The Human Face: Nose Tutorial

The Human Face: Nose Tutorial | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
FULL SIZE TO VIEW IT CLEARLY! Read the tutorial vertically please, I don't want anybody to be reading the steps the wrong way! I know it's an odd thing to have a tutorial on, but I've gotten notes ...
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fFind out all the how toes for sketching the most realistic nose for your drawing! 

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How Loonaki Draws Girls Faces

How Loonaki Draws Girls Faces | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
I got asked to show how I draw faces (since I mostly draw girls... girls faces that is), so I decided to make another of these "How Loonaki draws..." things. Maybe I'll do more of them and make the...
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All the steps  to draw a face in the smallest details! Check  out now and give your trial a go right away! 

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Sonic Character Eyes Reference

Sonic Character Eyes Reference | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it

I really hope this eye reference thing will help many! It's really true that getting those eyes right is an important step! The eyes can tell a lot in character expression and if you are able to master it you'll be able to portray the characters you draw more easily and with fluence. ^_~

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Can you guess whose eyes are these? This reference page provides a nice reference to cartoon eye drawing, to get the right character, it is important to draw the eyes correctly. In this regard, I think that this given reference will help anyone in getting the eyes of this character right. If you still don't know who that is...its the Conic Character ;)

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how-to-draw-fairy-wings-step-3

how-to-draw-fairy-wings-step-3 | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
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Go through the steps of drawing fairy wings for your heroes!

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Neck Reference Updated by MelissaDalton on deviantART

Neck Reference Updated by MelissaDalton on deviantART | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
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Although the neck isn't one of the most drawn body parts, it's still worth knowing how to draw. This neck reference guide contains everything you need to know about drawing a neck the right way.

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Emotions and Facial Expression Reference Guide

Emotions and Facial Expression Reference Guide | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
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Being able to add emotion to the images you draw is a big part of being a great artist. The emotions and facial expression reference guide will show you the tips and techniques used to add emotion to faces.

The guide is a huge collection of tips, reference images, guides, and extremely detailed information about adding emotion to facial features. If you're an art student or portrait artist, this reference guide will be your number one go-to drawing resource.

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The Ultimate Guide to Good Figure Drawing Reference

The Ultimate Guide to Good Figure Drawing Reference | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it

"There is a difference between good and bad reference. When I say “good” reference, I really mean “useful”. The number one quality of a useful reference image is the light. The light should be simple with a single, dominant light source being the preferred scenario. This type of lighting (which is also ideal for life drawing models in studio) is what produces the clearest light and shadow patterns and a clear distinction, or border, between light and shadow. It’s this clarity that is vital when studying figure drawing, head drawing & painting. This is especially important for beginners, young artists and artists in training.


Good reference is important for a many reasons. As an artist and educator, I value good reference simply because figure drawing is hard. Yes, figure drawing is hard, and since it is hard, it’s best to choose reference and lighting scenarios that can help simplify the drawing process and smooth out the learning curve. Why fight and struggle and swim upstream? Get good reference and lighting which will help you get the skills."

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Having access to a good figure drawing reference is the first step to creating good drawings. It makes sense. If you pick an image that's good to begin with, chances are your drawing will end up being equally good.


This article explains how to select the perfect reference drawing, and what to look for when picking a suitable subject to draw. The article also describes the elements of a bad figure drawing reference, so you can choose better images to draw.

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Big Guide to Drawing the Body

Big Guide to Drawing the Body | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
Use the above guide as a supplement to gesture drawing. Reading and memorizing all this won't help you as much as sketching from life; this guide simply provides the understanding that will make your sketching a learning experience rather than a random process.
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A very detailed reference guide for anyone who wants to gain a better understanding about the human anatomy and proportions.

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David Hockney unveils his iPad art - Telegraph

David Hockney unveils his iPad art - Telegraph | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
One of Britain's most celebrated living artists, David Hockney, is pioneering the art world yet again, turning his index finger into a paintbrush and his iPad into a canvas in a new exhibit in San Francisco...
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A small demonstration on how are can be created using current technologies. 

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captain pancake speaking

captain pancake speaking | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it
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A nice reference to different type of shoes

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1000+ High Quality Free Photoshop Brushes Download From Deviantart

1000+ High Quality Free Photoshop Brushes Download From Deviantart | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it

Every designer should have a tool kit springing out of which is abundance of tools to use in designs.Photoshop brushes are time saver and they enhance a design very aptly. They are so operative to add emphasis on designs. Photoshop brushes are attractive, appealing and stunning as well; equally Photoshop brushes give a room to your designs to come under the spotlight.

Designers are fond of Photoshop brushes and they are vital for any and every designer. Plenty of brushes are available around the sites; the real task is to pinpoint a quality Photoshop brush. Nevertheless Photoshop brushes can make or break a design. So a designer should be prudent enough to go for a right and most appropriate sort of Photoshop brushes.

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The collection of 100+ photoshop brushes are amazing reference tools for any designer and painter. The brushes include holiday-themed halloween brushes, as well as trendy grunch brush collections among other fascinating and useful tools.

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Heba El Mawazini 's Animation Blog

Heba El Mawazini 's Animation Blog | Drawing References and Resources | Scoop.it

“It’s a very difficult medium. Animation necessarily requires a pretty good draftsman, because you’ve got to turn things, to be able to draw well enough to turn things from every angle. You have to understand movement, which in itself is quite a study. You have to be an actor. You have to put on a performance, to be a showman, to be able to evaluate how good the entertainment is. You have to know what’s the best way of doing it, and have an appreciation of where it belongs in the picture. you have to be a pretty good story man. 

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Find out the secrets of animation drawing and even more interesting material of how to draw animated figures throughout the blog!

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