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3D bust of a human head and neck with a green light on the right side.

Interactive Face Lighting Reference

Loomis Method Interactive Reference

3D male figure walking, facing left, with a green rim light on a transparent background.

Animated Male Walking Reference

3D female figure in an arched pose with raised arms and one leg extended backward.

Posable Female 3D Reference

Male posable model in dynamic pose with one leg raised and arms outstretched with green highlight on right.

Posable Male 3D Reference

Reference of human hand with fingers slightly spread apart and a green rim light.

Posable Hands 3D Reference

3D sphere with smooth shading and slight reflections showing value study shading.

Sphere Value Study Reference

Marble statue of a nude male athlete holding a discus in throwing position with dramatic lighting.

The Discus Thrower 3D Reference

Realistic portrait of African American man with rim and accent lighting on right side.

Realistic Male Portrait Lighting Reference

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3D bust of a human head and neck with a green light on the right side.

Detailed features, 360° control

Interactive Face Lighting Reference

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The renowned head block-in technique

Loomis Method Interactive Reference

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3D male figure walking, facing left, with a green rim light on a transparent background.

Watch the walk, or pose the body

Animated Male Walking Reference

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3D female figure in an arched pose with raised arms and one leg extended backward.

No constraints, just flexibility

Posable Female 3D Reference

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Male posable model in dynamic pose with one leg raised and arms outstretched with green highlight on right.

No constraints, just flexibility

Posable Male 3D Reference

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Reference of human hand with fingers slightly spread apart and a green rim light.

The hardest thing to draw, made easier

Posable Hands 3D Reference

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3D sphere with smooth shading and slight reflections showing value study shading.

Form and light, nothing else

Sphere Value Study Reference

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Marble statue of a nude male athlete holding a discus in throwing position with dramatic lighting.

Practice drawing classic sculpture

The Discus Thrower 3D Reference

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Realistic portrait of African American man with rim and accent lighting on right side.

Full color detail

Realistic Male Portrait Lighting Reference

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A blank canvas to work from

Drop Your Model Into the Scene

Interactive Face Lighting Reference

Streamline your artistic process with this free 360° lighting reference. Built for illustrators, portrait artists, and anyone studying how light travels across the human face. Rotate the model, reposition the lights, and build the exact reference your work calls for.

Whether you’re blocking in shadows, refining a value study, or in search of a specific lighting mood, rotating and relighting a 3D face reference in real time changes how you work.

Our library also includes the Loomis Method, and classic sculptures, alongside posable figure drawing references. Or upload your own 3D model for a fully custom lighting environment.

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• Double click to create a light

• Click-and-drag to move a light

• Right click objects for options

Precision Controls
Toggle Light Labels: L
Toggle Camera Type: C
Randomize Scene: R
Randomize Lights: Shift + R
Undo: Cmd + Z
Redo: Cmd + Shift + Z

Animated Model Controls
Play/Pause: Spacebar

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3D bust of a human head and neck with a green light on the right side.

Interactive Face Lighting Reference

Streamline your artistic process with this free 360° lighting reference. Built for illustrators, portrait artists, and anyone studying how light travels across the human face. Rotate the model, reposition the lights, and build the exact reference your work calls for.

Whether you’re blocking in shadows, refining a value study, or in search of a specific lighting mood, rotating and relighting a 3D face reference in real time changes how you work.

Our library also includes the Loomis Method, and classic sculptures, alongside posable figure drawing references. Or upload your own 3D model for a fully custom lighting environment.

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