TrueRef: Real References for Real Artists

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Real References for Real Artists

Have a Request? We take them!

TrueRef delivers monthly figure references for artists of all kinds—no retouching, never AI-generated, just authentic humans.

TrueRef, created by Abbey Esparza and Sergio Angel, is a request-driven artist resource designed to provide artists with high-quality figure references.

Our mission is to capture the full diversity of humans, all in full resolution and crystal clear quality, creating a library where we can all feel a little seen.

TrueRef: Chicago-made, artist-bred, artist-led.

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