Real References for Real Artists
TrueRef delivers monthly references for artists. No retouching and never AI-generated.
TrueRef, created by Abbey Esparza and Sergio Angel, is a request-driven artist resource designed to provide artists with high-quality diverse pose references.
TrueRef: Chicago-made, artist-bred, artist-led.


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Unlock the full TrueRef library, get early access to new drops and exclusive packs, and play a key role in shaping future TrueRef references with TrueRef+.
Our mission

is to create

a library

where everyone

can feel
