iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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James @jamesldraws.bsky.social · 8h

Battle Beast WIP Model/roster: @trueref.bsky.social #wip #invincle

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James @jamesldraws.bsky.social · 8h

♦️🖤♦️ Model/ref: @trueref.bsky.social . . #harleyquinn #batman #musclemommy #dc

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missing fanfest @parthenosvenus.bsky.social · 17h

dressmaker yuri doodles #dressmaker

doodle of priya giving prudence a kiss on the cheek

priya and prudence lying down stargazing from above perspective

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Russell Ramey the Cupbearers Guy @russtoons.bsky.social · 17h

Quick breakroom studies of this cozy pack

Pen sketches on paper towel of 1. Interlocked fingers being stretched. 2. A face with a beanie, round glasses, and a beard looking to the side. 3. Closeup of the same person squinting through tired eyes. 4. Full body of the same person sans beanie doing the hand stretch.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 20h

Monthly shout out to our reference only feed! Great for when you want art refs, without the side of protein shake recommendations. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 20h

It pulls all my posts that contain “TrueRef:” Which makes it an almost complete archival of every free reference post I’ve ever made on Bluesky. Which I’m still very pleased about.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 20h

Monthly shout out to our reference only feed! Great for when you want art refs, without the side of protein shake recommendations. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20h

We've once again also partnered with @trueref.bsky.social to bring you diverse, AI-free reference images for these lessons! No more scrolling for reference images only to be disappointed by AI. Images you can trust. If you're looking for more: trueref.io

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Sylessae @sylessae.bsky.social · 20h

LAUNCHED: My 🎨 PAINTING 🎨 bootcamp is for you if you want to learn to: 💪 Create with your own skills, not AI 🖼️ Turn your ideas into art you can print & keep ✨ Use your portraits for TTRPG & storytelling 👥 Draw for friends ✏️ Design from your imagination

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 20h

Aww! Our women to man ratio is a little biased though, tbh. lol 😭 Though not for long!

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detective nocturne @homumiko.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

This reference image is so cute and reminded me quite immediately of my oc I needed to draw her in the same pose :)

A reference image from Trueref of a woman in white shoes and a white dress hitching up her skirts. Next to it is a drawing of my original character The Fool in the same outfit and pose.

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krls (Carlos) Commissions open! @krls81.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

OG-ish Samus posing. #Samus #metroid #art

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's like the most exciting bit of my day.

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Aaron Schmit @theaaronschmit.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Spooktober Pinup 02: Goth Devil Sketch

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Though shout out to our pack with @gnomedic.bsky.social , the most autumn coded pack we have! 🧡🍂 TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

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sirenitadolls.bsky.social @sirenitadolls.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

“Mythical Moth Girl” Painted in Procreate Pose reference from @trueref.bsky.social No AI! I painted this for Drawlloween :)

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Helen of Tronna @helenoftronna.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sometime in the last several years I forgot that drawing is my favourite thing to do, and I’m trying to relearn how to do it. A day late for @trueref.bsky.social’s September “Draw This!” challenge, but better than never. #TrueRefDT018

A digital bust painting of a woman looking upward, from a slightly low angle. She has blonde hair in a loose ponytail, and a closed smile.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Though shout out to our pack with @gnomedic.bsky.social , the most autumn coded pack we have! 🧡🍂 TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

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Belle @ autumnal wonderland! @torrentempress.neocities.org · 01/10/2026

I always get so excited to see people use the shoots I direct for @trueref.bsky.social Pls tag me if you use especially any of the narrative beats shoots and your comic/art 🥺

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Aaron Schmit @theaaronschmit.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Spooktober Pinup 01: Flesh Demon

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The September Draw This! winner is @dolmheon.bsky.social! Truly lovely work. ❤️‍🔥 I'll be contacting you for your free month soon! See all the other wonderful entries with #TrueRefDT017. There were SO many for September!

Digital painting of a pirate - she's looking up to the left with a soft smile, wearing a pirate hat, a shirt and a coat, has red and green braids and a golden and blue iguana on her shoulders - the background shows parts of a ship and a blue sky

art reference of a blond woman looking up.

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‪Constance Hermit 🌱‬ @constancehermit.com · 01/10/2026

& just because I like seeing this kind of thing from others, some WIP screenshots ✍️ I used this @trueref.bsky.social pack: trueref.io/products/sta... 📷 Highly recommend! 💛

Screenshot of an early-stage sketch side-by-side with the reference photo used (TrueRef's Jess Starter Pack), showing a plus-size model, seated, with a sword.

Screenshot of a WIP sketch, side-by-side with some reference/inspiration images mostly collected from Pexel (featuring cathedral windows, overgrown skulls, thorns, patterns).

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Our random pick is @marmoladon.bsky.social ! (also amazing work!) I'll be in your DMs soon as well. 🤍 bsky.app/profile/marm...

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Warmoladon @marmoladon.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I made a little something for #TrueRefDT017

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alphallamallama.bsky.social @alphallamallama.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Trying to come up with an idea for a group art show, with a spooky theme. It’s got some potential. Amazing reference photos here.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I’m sorry for releasing the most summery summer ref pack right at the start of autumn. I ask forgiveness from the fall baddies. Spare me.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

I wish there was a setting that auto deleted posts exactly 68 minutes after I posted them.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Ask your partner. If they say no, break up with them.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The ultimate purpose of the hypothetical is to try and spoonfeed a reality to people who fundamentally do not believe that reality is real. I just don’t think it’s effective.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

It doesn’t accomplish anything. Unlike “would you suck a gorillas dick to save your family” which I believe is one of the most effective hypotheticals that can be asked in the modern day.

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just feels like the question isn’t “man vs bear.” It’s “is rape a valid threat, and if you think so then prove it or else you’re wrong and it isn’t.”

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Turning sexual assault into a fun hypothetical that then devolves into an even more pedantic bad faith hypothetical was just a weird choice.

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Stellbound: Stellraiser II @antlervel.vet · 16/09/2026

Hey everyone. Things have been tough around here and they are about to get worse. I’ll probably need to make a bigger ask soon, but right now I’m asking for some help covering essentials. Next post has what I’m trying to cover. PP: @StellaSacco CA: $sacc No Venmo

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New Pose Pack! Kedzi is back and bringing in a severely needed touch of soft girl-brand whimsy to our library 🪻🌻🤍 TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

several art references of a woman in a lacy white dress standing and running.

several art references of a woman in a lacy white dress.

several art references of a woman in a lacy white dress holding a bunch of blue flowers.

several art references of a woman in a lacy white dress holding a book.

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BukasauRrr @bukasaurrr.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Thanks, I hate this angle 😊 [ #untraveledroads #TrueRefDT017 #digitalart #artsky #oc #ocart #ocsky ]

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Grab the rest of our library with TrueRef+! We are gearing up for a HUGE last half of 2026! Lots of exciting site upgrades incoming. For $15 you get: - Two new packs monthly - 27,000+ diverse pose references Don't love a membership? We have single packs too! trueref.io

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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza @trueref.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

New Pose Pack! Kedzi is back and bringing in a severely needed touch of soft girl-brand whimsy to our library 🪻🌻🤍 TrueRef: Just the reference you were looking for

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Purple Elf Guy @elezenman.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Don't remember if I ever posted this study from last year of me and my friend's characters from a dnd campaign Pose ref from @trueref.bsky.social

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Dolmheon @dolmheon.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Tried a new technique to paint this in Krita : did a photomontage and painted it with a very quick sketch on one full layer. No AI involved. Thanks for sharing @trueref.bsky.social #TrueRefDT017