Drawing and Painting Reference Tools

Blick Hand Manikins are life-size models that help artists master the gestures and articulation of the human hand. Available in 10" long and 12" long models, both left-handed and right-handed. Made from hardwood with a smooth, glossy finish.

Rendered from durable hardwood, Blick Manikins are figures that can be manipulated into almost any position that can be achieved by the human form. Available in male and female models, in a range of sizes. Includes a stand. Unfinished.

Solve any composition or perspective problem instantly! Using a dry erase marker (not included), sketch your composition directly on the grid, then use it to transfer your sketch to canvas or pad.

Achieve accurate proportions every time with the Derwent Scale Divider. This invaluable drawing tool makes it easy to transfer measurements from real-life, photographs, and sketches to your canvas or paper. Use the tool to scale your pictures in ratios from 4:1 to 1:4.

Let these durable, scratch resistant, acrylic mirrors give every beginning artist a real, live model - themselves! Perfect for classroom portrait projects, they stand safely and steadily on any tabletop, reflecting clearly as you sketch, paint, or draw.

This handy, lightweight tool is a must for every painter's utility kit. It helps artists determine composition, crop images, and identify color values.

Solve any composition or perspective problem instantly! Using a dry erase marker (not included), sketch your composition directly on the grid, then use it to transfer your sketch to canvas or pad.

Achieve accurate proportions every time with the Derwent Scale Divider. This invaluable drawing tool makes it easy to transfer measurements from real-life, photographs, and sketches to your canvas or paper. Use the tool to scale your pictures in ratios from 4:1 to 1:4.

Gridvu is a viewable grid system that helps artists observe the interplay of visual elements in terms of scale, direction, and location.

The Guerrilla Painter View Finder has an adjustable opening to help you determine the perfect composition in the field — and a whole lot more. It even offers a guide to complementary colors and a value scale.

The QuicKomp Artist's Drawing Tool helps you render drawings with precision and accuracy resulting in works that are in proportion and true-to-life. Isolate a section of the scene in the grid window.

This handy, lightweight tool is a must for every painter's utility kit. It helps artists determine composition, crop images, and identify color values.

The Westcott Proportional Scale is used to calculate enlargements or reductions from 10% to 1000%, from 1" to 100". Made of tough plastic, it has large, easy-to-read markings.

Complete with hardware ready to mount on your bench or table. For 30" × 48" surface. 40" wide × 22-5/8" deep. 55 lb.

Let these durable, scratch resistant, acrylic mirrors give every beginning artist a real, live model - themselves! Perfect for classroom portrait projects, they stand safely and steadily on any tabletop, reflecting clearly as you sketch, paint, or draw.

This industry-standard, unbreakable plastic pegbar assures better registration. Measuring 10" long with a 1/8" thick backing, it features a 5/16" peg at each end, and a round 1/4" peg in the center.

Keep reference photos or sketches at eye level with the Blick Canvas Picture Clip. Available exclusively at Blick, this convenient clip attaches easily to canvas stretcher bars. Simply tighten the knob to adjust. Your reference material clips securely on the end of the flexible wire, making it easy to adjust to change the position as needed. The Blick Canvas Picture Clip features durable black powder coat finish.

Trying to hold a picture or photo in one hand while painting with the other is frustrating. This clip holds pictures firmly in place, enhancing accuracy and productivity.

Ideal for figure drawing studies in the classroom or studio, the Black Wood Manikin stands 12" tall and can be easily manipulated to simulate nearly any natural position. Made from hemu wood, it comes ready to be positioned on a sturdy matching base.

Rendered from durable hardwood, Blick Manikins are figures that can be manipulated into almost any position that can be achieved by the human form. Available in male and female models, in a range of sizes. Includes a stand. Unfinished.

Useful for learning the basics of figure drawing — or just to have standing around — these accurately proportioned figures can be adjusted to assume almost any position. All three share the same stand.

This wood manikin is highly posable, helping artists learn the basics of figure drawing. The 4-1/2" tall male manikin is made of hardwood and can be used with or without its stand.

Blick Hand Manikins are life-size models that help artists master the gestures and articulation of the human hand. Available in 10" long and 12" long models, both left-handed and right-handed. Made from hardwood with a smooth, glossy finish.

These delightful two-in-one creations provide a unique and interesting model for drawing, painting, or sculpting. Practice drawing the hand from any angle or orientation.

Rubber-like castings of actual human male specimens. Encased wires allow bending fingers to create gestures. See fine, life-like details-—each natural crease and fold is there. Small and large right hands.