The hardest thing to draw isn't anatomy

News / 29 June 2026

Every artist knows how difficult portraits can be.

You can spend hours studying anatomy, getting the proportions right, rendering every plane of the face, and somehow... it still doesn't feel alive.

Because drawing a portrait isn't just about drawing a face. It's about capturing a personality. A tiny change in the eyes, the tension of the lips, the tilt of the head—sometimes that's all it takes to completely change the feeling of a drawing.

That's why we decided to bring together our portrait and expression packs into one complete bundle.

Inside you'll find over 2,400 high-quality references featuring different faces, expressions, emotions, head angles, and lighting setups.

And if portraits of female models are what you're after, we've also prepared Casual and Expressive: 800+ Various Female Portraits, bringing together an even larger collection focused entirely on female faces and expressions.

As artists, we spend years learning how to draw the human face.

The difficult part isn't making it look human.

It's making it feel human.

So go ahead, grab the bundle and make your characters feel human.


Keep creating,

— Obscura Studio

A small pack that solves a big problem + 30% OFF inside!

News / 25 June 2026

Hey artists,

We know that 3D artists, sculptors, and character designers need full-rotation A and T poses more than anyone else.

That's why we usually include them in our packs.

But let's be honest — sometimes it feels a little unnecessary to buy an entire reference pack when all you really need is a clean A or T pose from the model.

So we decided to do something different.

We went through 9 of our previous releases and pulled together only the A and T poses, creating one collection focused entirely on full-rotation references.

And while putting it together, we tried to make it as diverse as possible, selecting 9 different body types to give you a broader range of proportions, shapes, and anatomy to study from.

The result is a pack containing 650+ photos of A and T poses in full rotation, perfect for character design, anatomy studies, 3D sculpting, modeling, and turnarounds. And today, you can buy it with 30% OFF — just use the coupon code ATPOSE30

And if you end up liking a particular model, you can always dive into their full reference pack for hundreds of additional poses and studies, all the links are in the description.

Simple idea, but a very useful tool.

Grab it now and start creating!

Hope it makes your workflow a little easier.

— Obscura Studio

The agent has arrived 🖤+ 30% OFF on 2 PACKS inside!

News / 23 June 2026

Introducing Midnight Agent — our new female pose reference pack featuring a striking model in a black latex bodysuit, shiny boots, and enough attitude to fuel your next 10 projects. Action shots, dramatic close-ups, seductive poses, gun stances, knife grips — it's all in there.

And also worth grabbing — our Latex Barbie Reference Pack, featuring a model in a pink latex costume. A totally different vibe, but still very stylish!

Today only, use the coupon codes for 30% OFF both packs! Here are the coupons:

LATEXNOIR30 – for Midnight Agent – 1350+ Female Poses in Latex

LATEXBARB30 – for Latex Barbie Reference Pictures

If you create something with these packs, tag us on Instagram & Twitter (X) to get featured in our #Obscura29ArtBlast.  

— Obscura 29 Studio

A good character should be recognizable in silhouette (special 30% OFF!)

News / 22 June 2026

"A good character should be recognizable even in silhouette."

It's one of those pieces of advice almost every character artist hears at some point.

And for good reason.

Because great character design was never about rendering or brushes or textures and not even about anatomy.

It's about the shape of a coat, the weight of an armor piece, the proportions of a body, the way a character stands, and the details they carry.

Every small decision tells a story, and that's exactly why character design is so difficult.

Because you're not drawing a person. You're designing someone people should remember.

That's why we decided to put together this Urban Heroines – 7000+ Female Character Design Bundle.

Inside, you'll find a carefully curated collection of reference packs that can help you explore costumes, silhouettes, body types, poses, expressions, and all those small details that turn a generic figure into an actual character.

Because sometimes the difference between a forgettable character and a memorable one is just a few better design decisions.

And better decisions start with better references.

Now go design someone interesting.

— Obscura Studio

Female Portraits for Every Day! + 30% OFF

News / 17 June 2026

No two faces are ever exactly alike, which is what makes portrait drawing so fascinating. So, we have gathered the best female portraits from our popular reference packs and combined them into one incredibly diverse collection: Casual and Expressive: 800+ Various Female Portraits.

This pack includes over 800 portraits and 13 different models, featuring a variety of traits, expressions, proportions, and personalities. It will help you train your eye to see beyond the average and capture what makes each person unique.

Don't forget to use the code PORTRAITS30 to get 30% OFF on this pack for the next 24 hours. 

One pack. Endless inspiration.

Tag us on Instagram & Twitter (X) when you use our refs. Seeing how you turn them into your own worlds never gets old.

Ready for Battle! + 30% OFF on the New Pack

News / 16 June 2026

Every artwork begins with a challenge. Our new Armed Woman – 1450+ Weapon and Art Poses pack is full of inspiring references to help you tackle anatomy studies, illustrations, and character design projects with confidence.

Today only, get 30% OFF on this pack with the coupon code ARTWEAPON30

Your next project is waiting, so don't keep it waiting too long!

Tag us on Instagram & Twitter (X) when you use our refs. Seeing how you turn them into your own worlds never gets old.

— Obscura_29

Every Face Tells a Story + 30% OFF on the New Pack!

News / 11 June 2026

People don't just pose. They react, worry, laugh, doubt, and dream. Our new Dual Expressions – 550+ Female Portrait References focuses on what brings fictional characters to life: emotion. Whether you're creating heroes, villains, or everyday characters, expressive faces help to create personality, mood, and story.

For the next 24 hours, get this pack with 30% OFF using the promo code: EMOTIONS30

Tag us on Instagram & Twitter (X) when you use our refs. Seeing how you turn them into your own worlds never gets old.

— Obscura_29

Combat Anatomy Returns – Part 2 Is Here + 30% OFF on 2 packs!

News / 09 June 2026

Some characters need not only a heroic pose but also depth, movement, and energy. That's why we've expanded our Combat Anatomy series with a new collection of powerful male references.

Combat Anatomy: 1000+ Powerful Male Poses Pt. 2 is available now! It's the perfect addition to Part 1 and to any artist's reference library.

Be sure to check out Part 1 of this collection as well: Combat Anatomy: 1700+ Powerful Male Poses

For the next 24 hours, get 30% OFF both Combat Anatomy packs with the coupon codes: 

NEWCOMBAT30 - for Part 1

2COMBAT30 - for Part 2

If you create something with these packs, tag us on Instagram & Twitter (X) to get featured in our #Obscura29ArtBlast.  

— Obscura 29 Studio

What every great artist has in common?

News / 08 June 2026

Every great drawing starts with a sketch. And behind every great artist are thousands of sketches made day after day, year after year.

Most of us dream about creating incredible illustrations, complex characters, breathtaking environments, and portfolio pieces. But growth rarely happens there. It happens in the sketchbook, in quick studies, in gesture drawings, and in the pages nobody ever posts online.

That's exactly why we decided to create this bundle-6800+ Relaxed Poses For Art and Sketching-30% OFF!


Not every reference pack has to be dramatic. Sometimes what you really need is a huge library of natural, relaxed poses that let you focus on the fundamentals: proportion, gesture, anatomy, balance, rhythm, and body language.

This bundle is the path that will help you level up — 6,800+ poses to sketch, study, and learn from.

So grab your sketchbook, take your favorite brush, and start filling pages.

We'll take care of the references.

— Obscura Studio

Beauty of Everyday Life! + 30% OFF on ALL Packs

News / 02 June 2026

Even the most badass heroes have everyday lives. That's the inspiration behind our new Natural Gestures: 950+ Female Reference Library pack. It offers a variety of energetic casual poses and expressive portraits, ideal for creating lively and fun female characters. Add some spark to your character with these references!

And do not forget about the 1st part of this collection with graceful combat poses: Heroine Reference Library: 1100+ Female Fighting Poses

Don't miss our Sun Sale! Get both parts of this beautiful collection with 30% discount until 5 June.

Tag us on InstagramTwitter (X) when you use our refs. Seeing how you turn them into your own worlds never gets old.

— Annie, Obscura_29