# figure drawing pose references Artists that draw human figures need references to help visualize their poses. These are good for practice when a life drawing class is not available or for when you are working to develop a more finished work of art. ![[poses.png]] ## photo-based references - [Line Of Action](https://line-of-action.com)- filterable, timers for practice - [QuickPoses](https://quickposes.com/en) - filterable, timers for practice - [SketchDaily](https://www.sketchdaily.net/en) - limited content, timers for practice - [CharacterDesign.com](https://www.characterdesigns.com/) - tons of reference material - [JookPubStock](https://jookpubstock.com) - female model - [AdorkaStock](https://www.adorkastock.com) - safe for work photo references - lots of content - [PoseManiacs](https://www.posemaniacs.com) - photo and flayed/muscle references - lots of content - [Alfie](https://x.com/JookpubStock) (on X) - photo references - female model - [ThePoseArchive](https://x.com/theposearchives) (on X) - photo references - mostly same female model, some male poses too - [Reference.Pictures](https://reference.pictures) - photo reference packs for purchase, some free options - [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=figure%20poses&rs=typed) - the perfect fallback site for when you can't find something anywhere else ## 3D dolls Digital dolls that can be posed. Usually less realistic cartoon style. - [Mixamo](https://www.mixamo.com/) - 3D dolls with animations that can be paused for reference - free - [PoseMy.Art](https://posemy.art) - 3D dolls - free and purchase options - [JustSketch.Me](https://justsketch.me) - 3D dolls - free and purchase options - [Magic Poser](https://magicposer.com/index.html)- 3D dolls app - free and purchase options - [PoseIt](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/poseit/id1567797324) - 3D mannequins - free mobile app ## fancy software Expensive 3D software built for 3D industry. Can make models, pose them, add materials/clothes, set up lighting, export to 3D apps, etc. All can be used to build poses for reference but might be too complicated for quick references. - [Poser](https://www.posersoftware.com) - [Daz3D](https://www.daz3d.com) - [DesignDoll](https://terawell.net/en/)