Handy Art Reference Tool

Artists wanting to use decent hand reference on the go, this app is for you!
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Handy Art Reference Tool

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Users: 72,859
72
Rating: 4.64
(4,184)
3 new ratings
Version: 5.0.5 (Last updated: 2023-04-25)
Creation date: 2012-03-27
Price: 2.99
Permissions
Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage
Other: view network connections, full network access

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# 224,588 ▼ 396
Other rankings
#4 in Comics (Paid) ▼ 2 #62 in Comics (Gross) ▼ 15 #3 in reference keyword 46 ▼ 1

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App summary

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If you're an artist and ever wanted just quick and easy drawing reference for hands, heads, or even feet (IAP) without having to awkwardly pose your limbs in front of a mirror, this app is for you!


HANDY is an artist's reference tool, consisting of several rotatable 3D limbs with a variety of poses useful for drawing. You can also customize and edit your own poses for hands, feet, and skulls.


Fully adjustable 3-point lighting means you can get easy lighting reference when using any of the 10+ included 3D head busts. Handy if you’re painting and need to know what shadows the head casts from a certain angle!


Also available is the Animal Skulls pack. With over 10 different animal species, it's great for anatomical reference or creature design inspiration.

[Foot rigs and Animal Skull pack require additional purchase]


NEW in Handy v5: Edit the materials of models! Selectively turn off their textures, adjust their specularity, or tint them a certain color.


Perfect for comic book artists, painters, or just casual sketchers!


Featured in ImagineFX's Top 10 Must-Have Apps!


Check out the video demo:

http://handyarttool.com/


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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Google Play Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Very useful for drawing references, especially for hands and anatomy.
  • Customizable poses and settings, allowing for flexibility in use.
  • Good lighting features that enhance the reference quality.
  • Ease of use with many pre-made poses available.
  • Regular updates that add new features and improve functionality.
Cons
  • Additional costs for certain features and models like feet and animal skulls.
  • Limited control over facial expressions and head features.
  • Interface and controls can be confusing at times.
  • Some users experience issues with pose interactivity and camera controls.
  • Need for more variety in head shapes and body models.
Most mentioned
  • User-friendly with useful tools for artists.
  • Microtransactions for additional features.
  • Great for anatomical references but lacks full-body models.
  • Wishes for more customization and flexibility in pose manipulation.
  • Updates improving app functionality and adding features.
User reviews
A very useful app, especially when I draw primarily on my phone. Pre-made poses are great, and the ability to customize a pose is pretty easy and intuitive.
by Brendan S, 2024-10-15
Extremely fun and versatile in its own application of poses and movements. You have a variety to choose from. Even if you stick with the default settings. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND 👍🏾
by David Castro, 2024-08-07
I really don't know why people say this is a great app. It has no "free" things to make it worthwhile. It doesn't change skin tone even tho I change the setting. It doesn't "bend at all the joints" like one reviewer said and honestly it's the same tired boring poses and references that most free apps have. Save your money and buy poseit or the proko app. You'll get more for your hard earned dollar. If I could return this app I certainly would. Very very disappointing.
by benjamin delong, 2024-05-03
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