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Handy Art Reference Tool — Handy art reference tool with 3D models and poses

Android Comics Belief Engine
4.7 GP
77,704+
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Been using Handy Art Reference Tool for a couple months now. It’s basically an app that gives you 3D models and poses of hands, heads, and even animal skulls to use as drawing references. Pretty solid if you’re an artist who needs quick and easy pose ideas without having to awkwardly pose yourself in front of a mirror.

Here’s what you do – there’s a bunch of 3D models you can rotate and adjust the lighting on to get the perfect reference. And it’s got a bunch of pre-made poses you can use too. Took me a while to figure out the editing tools but once I got the hang of it, I was able to create my own custom hand and head poses. Super helpful for drawing studies.

Look, if you’re an artist who needs this kind of reference, you’ll probably like Handy. It’s not perfect – the UI can be a bit clunky at times – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out if you want an easy way to get drawing references without all the setup.

Editor Opinion

So here's my honest take on Handy Art Reference Tool. I've tested a bunch of drawing reference apps and this one's pretty solid. The 3D models and lighting tools are really useful for getting accurate hand and head references. And i especially like the ability to customize your own poses - makes it easy to find the exact reference you need. That said, the UI does have a bit of a learning curve and it can get repetitive after a while. But if you're an artist who needs this kind of tool, I'd say it's worth the download.

Manya Lyalya
Author Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Tons of 3D models and pre-made poses to choose from
  • Fully adjustable 3-point lighting for perfect lighting reference
  • Ability to create and save your own custom hand/head poses
  • Covers both human and animal anatomy references

Cons

  • UI can be a bit clunky and confusing at first
  • Gets repetitive after using the same poses a bunch of times
  • Limited features in the free version, have to pay for more
  • Occasional crashes and performance issues on older devices

Specifications

Updated 25.04.2023
Category Comics
Age Rating Teen
Developer Belief Engine
Android Android 5.0++
Package Name com.beliefengine.handyapp

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Scarlett Rugers Oct 15, 2025

Love it except for when I just want to view a face and don't want to make a whole scene I have to click about 3 x's to exit. A...

Robin Finch (Birdle) Oct 15, 2025

Honestly one of my favorite things to use for art references because even when getting the perfect photo for what I want to draw, there is still details like head...

miririri Oct 15, 2025

Exactly what it says on the tin! If you are an artist struggling with drawing heads and hands on multiple angles, i highly recommend this app! If you're looking for...

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