Everything is included with your annual $36 Artist Membership (or $250 Teacher Membership):
Figure Drawing Videos
Weekly Life Drawing Videos. Discover our figure drawing references through weekly life drawing videos. We offer timed poses with live art models to refine your sketching skills. These will provide endless inspiration for both novice artists and seasoned educators.
Figuary. Now in our 7th year! Figuary is our annual figure drawing challenge providing a new video drawing session daily throughout the month of February. This is a great way polish your skills and start a daily drawing habit. Embark on previous Figuary’s any time of the year.
360° Videos. Designed for sculptors and artists, our curated collection of videos features live art models posing on a rotating turntable. An invaluable tool to learn, create and practice multiple dimensional art. Check out our 360° Photos️ as well.
Exclusive Features: FastSketch, Favorites, and Gallery at Croquis Cafe – Only at the Croquis Cafe!
FastSketch™️ revolutionizes your drawing experience by allowing personalized sessions from our expansive sketching resource platform. With FastSketch you can choose from over 22,000 model photos to perfect your figure drawing technique. Elevate your skills with our custom resource tailored for figure drawing artists.
Favorites collects all of your favorite photos and videos in one place. Photos are displayed in a high resolution version. Once in Favorites, you can zoom in and out, rotate or flip the image. Please view the video to learn more.
The Gallery is a showcase of the incredible talent within our community. Here, you can explore a diverse collection of artworks created by our members, each piece reflecting unique styles and mediums. While comments and uploads are reserved for our members, we invite everyone to celebrate and appreciate the creativity that flourishes here.
Art Reference Photos
Portraits Some artists like to create a more formal compositions. Which is why we added “Portraits” to our website. Croquis Cafe Portrait reference photos feature clothed models against more elaborate backgrounds.
Our art model gallery features 22,000 photos, boasting the most diverse collection of model references for a figure drawing reference resource. Complete with a vast variety of poses, expressions, and scenarios to spark your creativity, we offer a premiere collection of fine art photography.
Expressions. Go to our Expressions section to see an extensive collection of facial expressions by various models. You can also use the search filter to find the exact expression you’re looking for. This section is perfect for the portrature and animation artist.
Plein Air Cafe. A collection of photo subjects from nature, landscapes, architecture and the animal world. Representing several countries, this is a great compliment to our expanding collection of visual references. Use this section for it’s own artistic journey or for background inspiration in other artwork.
Action and Archetypes️. There are visual subjects outside the scope of classic fine arts posing subjects. This is why we launched the Action and Archetypes section of our website. Here you’ll find a variety of themes from fighting, burlesque, film noir characters, and more.
360° Photos️. In addition to our 360° videos we also have curated a complimentary photo collection of art reference models posing on a rotating turntable. With photos taken at intervals, and at different perspectives, this is perfect for sculptors or artists.
Instructional Videos
The On Air Video Collection. Our best selling, full-length art videos are available to Croquis Cafe members on a variety of topics ranging from Human Anatomy, Color Mixing, Perspective, Measuring Methods for Artists, Screen Printing, Bookbinding, and more. All designed to support your growth on this sketching resource platform.
Figure Drawing Tips. Short and informative, this collection of videos addresses a variety of topics from Memory Training, Visualizing and Drawing the Torso, Drawing Convoluted and Complex Figures, tips on foreshortening, and more. Another great figure drawing tool!
