Drawing References and Resources

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.

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.

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 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.

Use the reference guide to find out the techniques involved in drawing an arm as it swings towards the viewer. This is also a useful guide for anyone who wants to learn more about the anatomy of the forearms and hands.

Use this reference guide if you want to learn how to make your drawings look more accurate. The guide emphasizes the importance of making drafts or guidelines so that you can  get a better idea of what you're doing and check whether the object you're drawing looks proportional.

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.

An interesting infographic that contains a wide range of facts you may not know about typography. In addition to covering the timeline of typography from 1452 to today, the infographic also gives detailed statistics about the various font families popular in the world of typography.

Another great hands reference guide for any artist who wants to improve their hand drawing skills. The reference guide contains a wide range of hands performing different gestures and holding objects. There are also tips explaining how to get the right hand shape.

Ever wondered what it's really like being a graphic designer? If so, this infographic does a good job of explaining the daily routine of an average graphic designer. It turns out being a graphic designer is more than just sitting at your desk fiddling with Photoshop.

This amazing collection of free photoshop brushes will bring added flexibility to your graphic design projects. Not only do you get them for free, but you also get a fairly detailed explanation about the different situations you can use each brush in.

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 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.

This reference guide shows you how to add the effect of flexibility on your drawings. This is probably one of the most detailed guides you'll come across. Check it out!

This reference guide is for anyone in need of a straight to the point guide that covers both basic and advanced topics about the anatomy. Whether you're an art student or professional artist, this guide will help improve your anatomy drawings noticeably.