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TrueRef by Abbey Esparza
@trueref.bsky.social
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A community project delivering you new pose reference packs monthly.
Both free and premium! ↴
trueref.io

⦿ All posted references are free to use.
⦿ All of our art references are SFW.
⦿ Make suggestions & vote: https://pollunit.com/en/polls/makesuggestion
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The staff pick for TrueRef's November Draw This! challenge is @clockworktony.bsky.social 🤩

I'll be in your DMs soon to get your prize set up!

See all the other (incredible!) entries: #TrueRefDT011
art pose reference of an athletic man holding a greatsword. A cat warrior holding a sword on his back.
January 14, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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They’re lucky they just got an open letter and not street justice.

(This is jokes. I do not condone violence. Violence is bad. Don’t do bad things or I’ll tell your mom.)
A passage of text is highlighted. It reads “One incident even saw Xel make a large personal purchase with the earnings from a Kickstarter, originally meant to go toward the printing of books.”
January 13, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Modern Noir with Iryna is here! ❤️‍🔥 🚬
Film noir inspired pose references, that secretly also gives vampire. Vampire noir? Hello?!
Multiple art pose references of a woman in a black dress doing varying activities including drinking, smoking and holding two pistols. Multiple art pose references of a woman in a black dress standing infilm noir inspired poses. Multiple art pose references of a woman in a black dress sitting. Multiple art pose references of a woman in a black dress laying on the ground.
January 12, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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It's this one specifically. This scream vamp with a glass of blood. I refuse to see anything else.
January 8, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Iryna & Neri 🖤🚬
Modern Noir with Iryna drops Monday!
art pose reference of a woman laying back in a black dress. art pose reference of a woman bringing her head back while leaning. She is holding dual pistols. art pose reference of a woman sounding in a black dress. Shje is smoking. A rocks glass is next to her. art pose reference of a woman sitting back in a black dress while holding a cigarette and a rocks glass.
January 8, 2026 at 8:18 PM
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I need your help!
Which reference pack should we release next?

🖤 Modern Noir: Iryna
💙 Starter Poses: Natasha
art pose reference of a woman laying in a black dress while holding a gun. art pose reference of a woman sitting in a black dress while cheering a glass into the air.
January 7, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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TrueRef+ members, if subscribed through TrueRef.io, will now receive a dedicated email when there's a new drop!
art pose reference of a woman in riot gear spray painting. art pose reference of a woman in street clothes leaning on a bench. art pose reference of a woman in fishnets crouching down and holding her hand out to the camera. art pose reference of a woman in a kimono holding a paper umbrella sitting looking contemplative.
January 6, 2026 at 10:06 PM
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New art contest! 🔥

TrueRef is hosting an art contest to design our first t-shirt. It felt more fun than a normal contest, so here we are!

✨ Prizes: $500 // 1 Year TrueRef+ // Free Shirt
✨ Ends: March 5th
✨ No weird thing that says we own all submitted designs.

Info: trueref.io/pages/truere...
TrueRef art contest. Start date, January 5th. $500 cash prize. End date, March 5th. The theme is the phrase "aggressively pro artist."
January 5, 2026 at 6:42 PM
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Sneak peak of new model Natasha!
Dropping later this month. 💙
art reference of a woman sitting up high. art reference of a woman standing with her arms crossed.
January 1, 2026 at 10:12 PM
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Added a bunch of images to Flow & Pose!
Only like...2k more to go. 😭

Flow: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
Pose: community.trueref.io/free_referen...
A screenshot of TrueRef Pose, a free pose library. It features several images of models in various poses. A screen shot of TrueRef Flow, a timed gesture practice tool.
January 1, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Do people who actually know about audio/vinyl have a strong opinion on the Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger? Is it stupid?
Audio-Technica AT-SB727 Sound Burger Portable Bluetooth Turntable
December 30, 2025 at 6:05 PM
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Throw back to this killer pose pack!
Kezz & Neri 🤍🖤
art pose reference of two women. One is sitting, while the other holds them from behind. art pose reference of two women. One is sitting up high, while the other sites on the ground. The one up high smiles playfully while her hand is on the other woman's head. art pose reference of two women. One appears to be threatening the other with a stick. art pose reference of two women crossing weapons.
December 29, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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I have officially launched TrueRef's new timed gesture tool (Flow) & free pose library (Pose)! Both are linked on trueref.io.

While limited right now, both will contain our full free library by the 1st. 🤍

Flow: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
Pose: community.trueref.io/free_referen...
A screen shot of TrueRef Flow, a timed gesture practice tool. It features a woman standing straight, with one hand up in a mage like gesture. A screenshot of TrueRef Pose, a free pose library. It features several images of an athletic woman poses in a variety of different ways.
December 28, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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New pose pack out now!
Cozy Casual II with Luca is full of fuzzy sweaters and slice of live references to get you through the next winter months. 🧡🔥
December 26, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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Jess and Oneka were almost downloaded just as much as Cade for what it's worth!

The desire for diverse references is very much there, and I think it's the only reason we thrive.
art reference of a person holding a tool, and stretching out there neck. art reference of a woman in a yellow bikini posing with a hot pink beach ball.
December 24, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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Took a peak and Aaron, Neri and Cade were our most popular models of 2025!

Followed very closely by Jess and Oneka. 🤍
art reference of a man crouching down in a beast like pose. He is wrapped in chains. art reference of a woman sitting up high, wrapped in red fabric and holding a sword. art reference of a man kneeling down while holding a sword.
December 24, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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One more sneak peak of the upcoming Cozy Casual pack featuring @gnomedic.bsky.social 💛✨
Dropping next week!
art reference of a man sitting in a sweater while smoking a pipe and reading a book. art reference of a man standing in a sweater looking shy. art reference of a man sitting in a sweater playing video games. art reference of a man sitting in a sweater holding up a mug and clutching a book.
December 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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DnD character sheet ready.
TrueRef: real references for real artist.
art pose reference of a woman in armor and a dress. art pose reference of a woman sitting with her hand up. art pose reference of a man holding a sword and smirking. art pose reference of a person holding a sword while looking over their shoulder.
December 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Gods & Goddesses 🌿
TrueRef: Real references for real artists
art pose reference of a man sitting up high and leaning back. art pose reference of a woman sitting, wrapped in a red fabric. art pose reference of a woman draped in a hot pink fabric, holding a mirror to the sky. art pose reference of a man dapped in red fabric, lounging amongst flowers.
December 18, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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All I want for Christmas is an original irl copy of this Newsweek issue.
a Newsweek magazine titles "Bisexuality. Not gay. Not straight. A new sexual identity emerges." It features three figures who appear to be the three boss fight gatekeepers of bisexuality.
December 17, 2025 at 11:48 PM
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Ean and Cyn Wei 💕
TrueRef: Real references for real artists.
art pose reference of a woman draped in a deep blue fabric that matches her royal blue hair. She's kneeling on the ground, with one arm raised. art pose reference of a woman draped in a deep blue fabric that matches her royal blue hair. She sits up high, with her arms spread apart. art pose reference of a woman draped in a hot pink fabric that matcher her hot pink hair. She is wrapping more cloth around herself. art pose reference of a woman draped in a hot pink fabric that matcher her hot pink hair.
December 16, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Sneak peek of our new Cozy Casual pose reference pack with Luca (@gnomedic.bsky.social) ! 🤎✨
art pose reference of a man sitting in a thick sweater, looking in to the distance. art pose reference of a man sitting reading a book.
December 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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While I failed at my mision to get it finished, our new timed sketch tool is good enough for a quick beta release.

Notes below, otherwise let me know what you think!

Link: community.trueref.io/trueref_gest...
screenshot of TrueRef's new timed gesture practice tool called "Flow." Currently in beta.
December 15, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Feel free to step forward, I only removed the names as it felt rude not to.

But this made me cackle.
Two screenshots showing mutual admiration for a new video game hot woman from two different people.
December 13, 2025 at 12:37 AM
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I’m moving apartments (because the only good thing about a winter lease cycle are the winter promos) and my (hopefully) new windows are going to blast right through my seasonal depression.
Photo of light coming through industrial style windows.
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 PM