More Pose Reference Resources
In addition to the curated collection above, we’ve included extended information about PoseSpace below. Here you’ll find details on free sample poses, subject categories, and the tools available to search and sort thousands of pose references.
PoseSpace offers pose reference photos for drawing, painting, sculpture, digital art, animation, comics, and more. Thousands of figure drawing poses to inspire your work.
Explore Thousands of Figure Drawing Poses
PoseSpace offers one of the largest collections of pose reference photos for figure drawing. Use the Pose Tool to browse over 100,000 high-resolution images—free to search and preview. Whether you're practicing gesture drawing, studying anatomy, or creating character designs, these figure drawing references are ideal for artists at any level.
Get 2 Free Pose References
Create a free login and receive two full-size pose references—one male and one female. Each pose includes 48 high-resolution photos for drawing, painting, sculpting, or digital art. These figure drawing references are royalty-free for personal and commercial use (see usage policy).
Monday–Friday, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Eastern Time.
Sample Pose Reference Subjects
Chiaroscuro
Technical
Portraits
Dramatic
Costumed Poses
Ordinary Clothes
Dance
Action Poses
Reclining Male
Reclining Female
High-Resolution Pose Reference with Rotation
Each pose reference is photographed in 24-angle rotation, allowing you to study the figure from every perspective. Zoom in for portrait details or view the full figure for gesture drawing. Perfect for sculptors, painters, and illustrators.
- Draw hands, feet, and other anatomy from multiple angles
- Practice gesture sketching with full-body poses
- Use dramatic angles for comics and graphic novels
- Study foreshortening with overhead and ground-level views
Search and Sort Pose References
Use the Pose Tool to find male and female art models in thousands of figure drawing poses. Search by:
- Gender
- Lighting style
- Pose position (standing, sitting, kneeling, etc.)
- Nude or clothed
- Specific models
Sort by:
- Date added
- Resolution
- Number of photos per pose
To support the site, high-resolution poses are available for purchase. Options include:
- Pose Credits for individual poses
- Session Downloads for bulk savings
- Companion Disk Downloads for best value
Use the photos as pose references—your artwork is yours to keep and sell. See usage policy.