Drawing References and Resources

This reference guide is a great resource for cartoon artists and illustrators that explains the different facial expressions of a buff cartoon character. 

A simple reference guide that you can use to create symmetrical portraits. It explains how to position the eyes, nose and lips relative to the rest of the head.

This Tumblr page is a great place to find models for drawing portraits and studying the human anatomy. There are several high quality images to choose from, each with different poses and subjects.

Fashion sketches are an important part of designing clothing for fashion. This comprehensive guide explains the various anatomy proportions, and lines of symmetry you have to pay attention to when creating fashion sketches.

This drawing reference guide contains some useful tips about drawing clothing wrinkles and lines. This is an especially useful tutorial for anyone having difficulty creating realistic drawings of clothing being blown in the wind.

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.

Use this reference guide to improve your canine drawings and learn about the basics of the canine anatomy. The guide includes all the sketches and scribbles you need to know about when composing your drawing from scratch.

If you want to add depth and realism to your drawings, lighting is something you have to pay attention to. This simple reference guide will give you a basic idea of how to add lighting and shadows to your drawings.

Use this proportions reference guide to determine how to add muscle definition to the female body. The reference guide assumes an ideal proportion, so you can also use the measurement guides when drawing the female anatomy in general.

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.

Keep this reference guide handy whenever you decide to draw full body portraits. It contains some useful tips and guides about drawing a proportional human anatomy from toddler to adult.

A comprehensive reference guide that explains every aspect of drawing human features. It includes features such as hair pigment, eyebrow shapes, hairline shapes, skin tones, eye color, and several other common features you'll need to draw often.

This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about drawing foreshortening from a reference image.

A reference guide for any artist who wants to practice drawing the human hands and feet. It also includes guides for drawing the torso and face.

This detailed reference guide can be used by anyone who wants to gain a better understanding of the anatomy of human hands and fingers. It also includes notes about the bone structure and muscle groups of the arm.

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.

If you've ever wanted to draw a Disney character, this reference guide will get you started in the right direction. You will discover how to proportion your characters, draw different parts of the cartoon anatomy, and get up and personal with tips about drawing face shapes, eyes, noses, and lips.

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.

Becoming proficient at Adobe Illustrator will not only help you create better designs, but also elevate your skills as a graphic designer. This comprehensive article covers the tools and shortcuts you need to know in order to become an Adobe Illustrator wiz. Check it out!

A useful resource if you're someone who wants a simple way to find the right skin tone when painting human subjects. You can use the Photoshop color drop tool to select the skin tone you want and apply it to your portraits as needed.

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.

A reference guide with useful tips about drawing facial features on your character features. It shows you how to place features on the face, draw  facial features attributed to different ethnic groups, and define facial shapes.