pixivision - Drawing references for composition, poses, and more

How to Draw Chibi Poses - Posing in Miniature

Mon, 13 May 2024 18:00:00 +0900

Is there anything as precious as a chibi? While these characters might be relatively easy to draw, getting their short arms and legs to strike a pose can be challenging. However, fear not, for these fellow artists on pixiv are here to help you out!

Have a look at the references below for some tips and tricks on how to get your chibis to feel more alive while maintaining their perfectly adorable “smol”ness!

*Note: While some reference illustrations allow tracing, not all of them do. Please refer to each individual tutorial to see its terms of use.

Themed Color Palettes for Your Next Masterpiece - From Traditional to Retro Pop

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:00:00 +0900

Have you ever gotten stuck on what colors to use for a character, prop, or background in a drawing? If so, you’re not alone—color combinations can be tricky to figure out, even for the seasoned artist. Luckily, there are many color palettes to choose from on pixiv, from traditional Chinese and Japanese color palettes to soft pastels; there's even color palettes for visual-kei fans! Need inspiration for a character’s eye or hair color? These color samples are here to give you a leg up!

*Note: Every of the following has different terms of use, so please double-check them when considering using these materials. Enjoy!

How to Draw Poses - From Stiff as a Board to Dynamic and Fluid

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 17:00:00 +0900

You’ve got the hair and face done, complete with a stylish and swoon-worthy outfit. The only problem? Your character looks stiff and lifeless as a robot. That’s one of the hard parts of drawing people—making their movements feel alive and believable. If poses aren’t your strong suit, never fear: these fellow artists on pixiv are here to help you out!

Have a look at the references below for some inspiration, and say goodbye to rigid and boring characters!

*Note: While some reference illustrations allow tracing, not all of them do. Please refer to each individual tutorial to see its terms of use.

Drawings of Body Poses - Take notes!

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 17:00:00 +0900

A collection of reference materials featuring a variety of poses is a great way to learn how to draw! Follow these examples to pull off even the most difficult poses.

Today we've featured a collection drawing of poses you can use as a reference. Enjoy!

That's what I wanted to learn! "Yoshihiko Umakoshi - Battle Heroine Drawing & Design Techniques" Review

Sun, 18 Jun 2017 20:00:00 +0900

Hisashi Kagawa × Yoshihiko Umakoshi - Batoru Hiroin Sakuga & Dezain Tekunikku (Yoshihiko Umakoshi - Battle Heroine Drawing & Design Techniques) was released by Genkosha MOOK in May 2017. It's an amazing book packed with drawing advice and rough sketches by the animators Hisashi Kagawa and Yoshihiko Umakoshi.

If you're into a certain anime, you probably already heard these names; otherwise, just know that Kagawa and Umakoshi were in charge of the character design for, respectively, Fresh Pretty Cure! and HeartCatch PreCure! In other words, no one is more qualified than the two of them to talk about "battle heroines"!

How to Draw Sitting Characters! Model Sheets Collection

Tue, 16 May 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever had troubles drawing a character sitting down? Whether it's on a chair or on the ground, it's hard to make such poses look natural and realistic. But worry not! Today we put together an amazing collection of sheets that will help you forget your problems. How do thighs look when someone's sitting? What are the differences between the male and the female body when sitting down? You'll find the answers to these and many more questions in this collection of reference sheets. Are you ready to learn how to draw some super-realistic illustrations?

These materials are free and traceable, but please be sure to read captions and notes before you use them. Enjoy!

8 Exclusives of Girls Posing -Charming Standing, Sitting, etc.

Tue, 21 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0900

Don’t we all want to draw cute girls? But sometimes you get stuck finding out which pose to draw the girl in. This time, we have collected sailor uniform girls in different poses that will be useful to you, poses such as sitting down, standing up, jumping and etc.

Poses with hands that look soft, how to draw natural pleated skirts, casual gestures. Let the girl in the illustration be appealing by learning to draw many types of poses that can be applied in various situations. There are trace-free materials but be sure to read the captions and notes. Take a look!

Action Poses for Battle Scenes 【Drawing Materials】

Fri, 17 Mar 2017 17:00:00 +0900

I'm sure many of you have experienced drawing action scenes. It's difficult to draw swords, fighting scenes, people holding guns and action scenes.

This time, we feature useful materials that will help you can refer to. Please use these as your reference when drawing the action scenes.

(References) How to Draw Uniforms - Sailor Unifiorms and Gakurans

Sun, 05 Feb 2017 17:00:00 +0900

Uniforms are a part of every student’s life. Each school has their own unique uniforms, be it sailor uniforms of Gakurans or blazers. Most of us have worn them before, but find it hard when it comes down to drawing. Sailor uniforms have their collars and ties, and the pleats on their skirts, whereas Gakurans come in different colors, and have a complex composition. It will definitely be fun mastering the art of drawing uniforms.

Today, we have a collection of designs for uniforms. Enjoy.

15 Hand Poses Sheets - Resources For Your Drawings!

Mon, 30 Jan 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever experienced not being sure about how to draw fingers or hands in a certain position while creating your illustrations? If you decide to use your own hand as a model, it might be hard to focus on the movements of your pen... Oh, if only there were some pose sheets that you could use as a reference...

This time we collected a useful collection of sheets portraying various hand poses! You can find a little bit of everything: delicate poses for girls' hands, poses for rugged men's hands, hands holding something, gestures and so on. You can trace these materials, but be free to read all the captions and notes. Enjoy!

Reference for Composition in Art. Poses, Materials and Ideas.

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 18:00:00 +0900

Have you ever had trouble with deciding on the poses and composition when you draw? Be it when you want two people to intertwine, have multiple characters or even when drawing distortions. This is a collection of poses and compositions for when you can't think of any. The collections of poses which can be used as they are, are sure to be of help to all illustrators as drawing material. "My composition is always the same old one..." "My characters are always just standing up straight or drawn from the same angle and don't look alive..." If you're troubled by these thoughts, then do check this collection out.

This time we've put together a collection of poses, materials, and ideas. Please enjoy.

Helpful 12 Color Choices You Can Pick From

Mon, 12 Dec 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Sometimes you get stuck with the color combination when you're drawing an illustration. This time, we feature on color sample charts that are cute and fashionable. By choosing to use 2 or 3 colors, the impression of your work differs. Learn how to combine the colors that have good compatibility and let the color choices give the persuasiveness in the art work.

*The explanation of colors are introduced by color codes, CMYK and etc.

The Complex World of Rakugo and its Mannerisms? The Initiation into Rakugo that will Make You Want to Draw!

Thu, 21 Jul 2016 19:00:00 +0900

Written by Sena Kondou; Illust. and Photography by Ayaka Maeda

Transparent Watercolor Samples

Wed, 04 May 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Transparent watercolors are a specific kind of watercolors that allow light to pass through the pigment particles on paper, giving the painting a transparent finish. It’s really fun to experiment with transparent watercolors, since you can test different combinations and different grades of opacity to meet completely different results. Today’s Spotlight is about illustrations of transparent watercolor palettes created using the colors of various art suppliers, such as Holbein and Kusakabe. They can be useful when using analog painting tools, but also when using transparent watercolor brushes while drawing digital illustrations. Take a look!

Color Schemes: Traditional Japanese Colors

Mon, 04 Apr 2016 18:00:00 +0900

The layer of garments used in the collar of kimono creates color combinations. The color schemes change along with the four seasons are expressed powerfully through the kimono illustrations. A lot of Japanese words used for traditional colors recall the four seasons and their landscapes, and this makes us understand how important colors were, especially in the past, in the life of Japanese people. The knowledge of Japanese traditional colors is not only important when it comes to drawing traditional illustrations, but it can be useful when developing ideas in your work. Take a look at the series of illustrations portraying concepts of color schemes in Today’s Spotlight!

Western Armor!!

Mon, 25 Jan 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Ever wondered how to draw Western-style knights and armor? It's kind of hard to see how they are made these days and even harder to illustrate properly... it's so different from how Japanese-style armors are!! The way the strings are, the way the light shines off the armor... man, Western-style armor is so cool. Today's Spotlight is all about these Western-style armors and how to not only draw but also equip them...! Check out these materials and tutorials!

Skin-color reference and color palettes!

Sun, 23 Aug 2015 18:00:00 +0900

When you think about skin color, there are so many different shades from the lightest pale to the darkest complexion. Even if the same color has a slightly different shade, it gives off a luxurious or different impression... what a difference skin color adds to mood and feeling! Since where you put shades and reflection on the skin matters, today's Spotlight is all about making that difficult part of coloring skin easier... try out these coloring tips!

Tutorials about creating realistic and bumpy textures!

Thu, 18 Jun 2015 17:00:00 +0900

Vegetables, minerals, bodies, hair... everything has its own texture and you can feel it. From soft things to hard things, illustrations try to represent these textures. Check out these tutorials about textures!

Tutorials about decorative knots and cords!

Fri, 10 Apr 2015 18:00:00 +0900

By using a piece of string or cord, they can be made into decorative items that match Japanese style-clothing and are often used as accessories in Asian clothing. Drawing them are difficult, but here are some easily to understand tutorials. Check them out! *If you decide to use their textures, please read each creator's terms of use before using. Do not repost them elsewhere.

Compositionally Amazing

Fri, 06 Mar 2015 10:00:00 +0900

Composition is a core element in great illustrations! Here are some illustrations with some awesome compositions.