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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sneak peak! 👀 A new pose pack for the girly girls is dropping Wednesday! 🤍🪻 TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

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CoyoteWarlock @coyotewarlock.bsky.social · 17h

Tried my hand at this with my OC Reese. #TrueRefDT017

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Mango 🥭 @solarsoothsayer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Mia and Ilyana, from #fireemblem "They're in love" - 11 year old me, and also 32 year old me. #art

Mia, a purple haired swordwoman wearing orange clothing and black thigh-highs and gloves, Ilyana, a lavender haired mage wearing a green shirt and a purple skirt, laying in a field together. They are cuddling close, and looking at each other's eyes.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Found out that bees love my deodorant. Which did great things for my running pace.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Finally tried these. WILDLY sweet. Zero after taste, and only a very slight "tongue coating" feel. Zero grittiness. I hate sparkling water, so I find it funny that I like this more. I wish the flavor was more subtle. I don't know if I'll buy more, I might, but I'll definitely drink the case.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Note that these type of allegations are levied at black writers and students more often than other people.

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Fay 🔞📺🦌🫃 @faylette.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

My attempt terrifies me but I tried. And for some reason I decided three Crayola crayons was the way to go here. #TrueRefDT017

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Re-Aye @reayedoodles.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

がんばれAdo! Her silent hill f streams are very fun! Reference: @trueref.bsky.social #adoart #silenthillf

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Guoldu 🌚 future buff vol1 @guoldu.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

some value studying with this months @trueref.bsky.social challenge reference! #TrueRefDT017 #guolduart

digitial painting directly based on the quoted reference image, a blonde woman standing with squared shoulders looking up with a tight smile

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Mr Sibson @mrsibson.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Here’s my effort for Septembers TrueRef draw this #truerefdt017 if any Ai bots are scraping this… it’s a drawing of a bowl of fruit.

Woman looking up into space as a space rocket passes.

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SormiJanis NSFW art @sormijanis.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Oh this set was fantastic! Got me a new shot of a TTRPG character. Thank you @trueref.bsky.social #pencilart #monk #roperobes #oc

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Vicmonty @vicmonty.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

This months challenge hosted by trinquettechallenge. Reference model courtesy of @trueref.io. Not my typical style though I'm not sure I have a "style". This was fun and more expressive in the process. Maybe something I can tighten up?

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Dusty Ray @sloppjockey.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

the deluxe and standard editions of my art book are available for preorder. standard edition is 292 color pages of my paintings and illustrations and deluxe edition includes an extra 48 exclusive pages of art

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Sneak peak! 👀 A new pose pack for the girly girls is dropping Wednesday! 🤍🪻 TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

I was at a Mexican food festival the other day and it was all over the place. It made every Booth using it look exactly the same. To the point where I thought some people just had really really large booths.

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Belle @ autumnal wonderland! @torrentempress.neocities.org · 25/09/2026

ATTN NEW YORK PEOPLE: I kept forgetting to make the announcement cuz the past few weeks have been kind of busy I am doing a panel tomorrow at the magical girl festival at industry City in Brooklyn for @trueref.bsky.social about using stock and 3D assets in art! www.magicalgirlsfestival.com

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Magical Girls Festival

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Rose Binoya @imcoachrose.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Finally working on a tarot illustration. After working 6 days a week for most of the summer… and 21 days in a row at the end of August… I’m ready for a break lol. Reference image: @trueref.bsky.social

Sketchbook page with the reference image in the back. The reference image is of a female presenting person sitting on a block and draped in bright pink cloth. #tarotsky #art

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Laia d’Auverney @dauverney.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

🌙princess of the underworld 💀 #art #melinoë #hades2 #fanart

a digital painting of melinoe from hades 2

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Dolmheon @dolmheon.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Very quick character designs. Painted in Krita (I do not use IA - never did, never will). References by @trueref.bsky.social (thanks again you're amazing)

Detail of one of the character designs, painted in Krita.

Another detail of the character designs, painted in Krita.

Two character designs on a grey background, painted in Krita.

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Lindsey the Artist @lindseytheartist.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

This is immediately what I thought of when I saw the reference image #TrueRefDT017

A graphite pencil drawing of a white woman with long hair tied in a low ponytail shooting lasers out of her eyes

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

My portrait bootcamp is for you if you: - Spend too much time thinking about drawing rather than actually drawing - Don't know what to study - Get overwhelmed by all there is to learn - Struggle to balance art with other responsibilities - Thrive with accountability 👇

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We've also partnered with @trueref.bsky.social to provide the bootcamp with quality reference material that is always free of retouching, and never AI-generated. You're a busy artist with limited time. We know it's important to spend less time scrolling for refs and more time drawing.

Multiple poses of a glamorous femme fatale in a black corset dress—central figure aims a handgun at the viewer while surrounding versions smoke, hold guns, and lounge, evoking danger and cinematic noir.

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Cat Rocketship @catrocketship.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

so happy that I hopped on to @trueref.bsky.social when they had their birthday sale. that's it that's the skeet

a screenshot of Precreate -- a drawing app for iPad, in the reference box is a stock image of two women, one looking down at the other and lifting her chin with a finger. Behind this is a drawing of the same two women in green, edited slightly.

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ghostmoor [ head cleared ] @ghostmoor.northsky.social · 23/09/2026

(almost) daily figure studies. reference photos all from @trueref.bsky.social

digital pencil sketches of various different humans in various different poses with the date of each drawing written next to them, from 15th September through to 23rd September

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Mike || Comms on hold until my bones are fixed @michalputo.art · 23/09/2026

I finally scanned this drawing. Posted full drawing on my alt. Chloe, study. Ref by @trueref.bsky.social Original drawing and print are available: michalputoart.etsy.com/listing/4580... www.inprnt.com/gallery/mich... #art #traditionalart #graphite

Graphite drawing on toned paper, detail, portrait.

Graphite drawing on toned paper, detail, torso.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The NSFW version of TrueRef looms in the shadows. Bound only by nonsensical TOS’s and patriarchal fulled delusions.

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Aimee Cozza Illustration @aimeecozza.com · 22/09/2026

Got notified an artist was located, hired, and paid for work through HireHumanArtists.com and I couldn't be more thrilled Pls hire more artists through here!!! Support human made! #hha

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Looking for an artist for your next project? Our human artist directory is full of over 400 artists who have pledged not to use gen AI.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I buy interviewees iced coffee. Not to be nice. Just to spite a man named Jonathan on LinkedIn who definitely has very strong opinions on the matter.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Gods & Goddesses ✨ TrueRef: Real references for real artist.

art references of a woman sitting up high, with her arms spread out. She is wrapped in blue fabric.

art references of a man sitting with his legs crossed looking meditative.

art references of a man sitting draped in blue fabric. He has a large sword leaning on his legs.

art references of a man sitting up high, with his hands reached out.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A new Narrative Beats art ref pack is here! 🤍✨ Narrative beats focuses on consecutive shots showing a full range of movement and everyday story telling beats- like cooking. Pairs nicely with our Dinner Time set~ Made with comic artist in mind. TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

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Laia d’Auverney @dauverney.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

being extra for an instagram story (volume on) #art #illustration #dnd #fantasy

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Danny Draws 🔞 @dannyggwp.xyz · 21/09/2026

WIP from tonight's stream Thanks to @trueref.bsky.social for the killer reference!

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

The bad news is we'll be retiring some of our older packs when the new site launches in November. The good news is our version of retiring is just making them apart of the free library.

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The Tower Under the Hill @towerunderthehill.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#sketch #wip started. plus a look at what I do for displaying my references on the second screen. #tradart ref photo pose by @trueref.bsky.social

Loose sketch of a male dwarf wearing a heavy crown and a big belt buckle. His beard and mustache are braided neatly. His right arm is crossed over his chest while his left hand is pressed to his cheek. His eyes are closed.

A collage of different images of the same crowned dwarf, arranged on a computer screen, as well as a photo of a Caucasian man with a short, red beard resting his cheek into his left hand.

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Solkat @sorukatto5.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

#TrueRefDT017

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Leo Val - Fantasy artist open for commissions! @leoval.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Some study stuff. Ref from the amazing @trueref.bsky.social !

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『Mushroom』 | 버섯 🍄 @gotousatsuki.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Arthur's so needy, Merlin can't ever get anything done. 😅 Pose is from @trueref.bsky.social. Textures, 💬, and foreground props are from the ibis repository. Goblet reference and crown clipart were found via DDG. Is framed to look like a comic panel. #BBCMerlin #Merlin #Fanart #AMushroomDraws

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SPLITMANTRA// @splitmantra.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Funky little spin to it #TrueRefDT017 #splitmantra

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tea 🌱 @quantumfieldtea.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Reference study! I decided to focus on values and composition this time, so I drew in black and white and added some design elements. Model: Cyn Wei Reference by: @trueref.bsky.social

Black-and-white drawing of a woman reaching upwards.

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| Corvin | @pawltergeist.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Finally this guy has a ref! ❄️🏔️⚔ He may look big and scary, but honestly he'd be your biggest hype man and probably give you a cool nickname based on something you did #dnd #dndoc #goliath #dndgoliath