Drawing References and Resources

So, you finally found a reference image you want to draw -- but still have no idea how you're going to transform that image into a decent looking painting? If you ever find yourself in that situation, just make sure you have this guide somewhere close by. It explains everything you need to know.

If you plan on becoming an Adobe Illustrator expert, you need to know all the shortcuts like the back of your hand. This reference image contains all the shortcuts you need to know about. You can print it out, set it as your desktop, or save it on your smartphone or tablet. Whatever you do just don't forget these shortcuts!

This mini skirt reference guide is a useful resource for any artist who wants to learn about fabric anatomy and how to draw realistic clothing on a human being.

A comprehensive reference guide that describes how to use facial proportion guides to draw someone's face. You can use the tips here to perfect your portraits or to make your cartoon drawings look better.

Here's part two of the guide to human types. This guide contains useful tips about how to draw people from different ethnic backgrounds.

A useful reference guide that explains the basic of drawing images from the perspective of the viewer. You can use this guide to learn how to draw realistic scenes from images or photographic sources.

Just like any other creative profession, being a graphic designer has its challenges. If you want to grow as a graphic designer, you have to know how to overcome these challenges and the best times to use your creativity. This infographic explains how you can start becoming better at what you do today.

This is a great resource for any artist looking for a comprehensive guide about constructing human poses using figure drawings. The guide explains how to draw different poses, convey body language, balance, and motion in your drawings.

Use this reference guide whenever you need help drawing different face shapes and facial features. The guide is also a good resource for cartoon artists.

A step-by-step reference guide showing how to draw abs using a set of guidelines and tips. It's fairly easy to follow and a very useful reference for any anatomy drawing projects you may be working on.

If you're looking for a place where you can find out all the dimensions and display specifications of iOS 7 design elements, this cheat sheet is a good place to start.