Head Model Studio - Art Study

Head Model Studio - Art Study

3D references for artists

2.4K ratings
234 reviews
Free
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 11, 2020
  • June 26, 2026

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This app provides 3D reference models for artists to study and draw faces. It offers detailed control over lighting and rendering to help users understand facial planes and tones, aiding in portrait drawing practice.

✓25 detailed 3D head models
✓Full 3D model control (zoom, tilt, rotate)
✓Realistic environmental and studio lighting
✓Customizable rendering with edge outlines
✓Pre-made practice scenes
✓Study facial planes and geometry
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What's New in Head Model Studio

2.21.0

June 26, 2026

• Added support for Liquid Glass • Fixed an issue that caused the app to close unexpectedly

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

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$16.001 Year
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Events

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New Hairstyles

Give any model a fresh look by swapping hairstyles

Feb 26, 2026 — Mar 29, 2026

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Custom Expressions

Create your own facial expressions

Nov 21, 2024 — Dec 21, 2024

User reviews

A portrait artist’s best friend

I can’t recommend it enough, one of my favorite tools before doing watercolor portraits. I don’t have to dig around for a ref when I can make one of my own. Get the full version, there is so much you can do to make a really good ref for painting, and if you screen shot it’s amazing for reference in Procreate. Thank you Wes!
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costs double the android version

its called segmentation. they think apple users have money and theyre raising prices for apple users

Great for young artists on their journey to mastering head construction for portraits and caricature

I especially like the simplified skull to help keep me from getting side tracked in all the nooks and crannies of real skulls. The new aging face references that are starting to roll out in the app look interesting!

I’m still experimenting in it. I didn’t give 5 stars because I wish the tutorial part of the app focused less on teaching the Loomis method and taught beginners to see the skull in boxes and then build it out of the box. I’ve felt for a long time that Loomis Method is more of an intermediate step that once perspective has become somewhat intuitive than Loomis is helpful. But if it helps you, don’t mind me, and go with it. :)
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pay to use slop

you have to pay to use every other useful feature. good for facial planes in my rendering ig

Great time to be an artist

This app is magnificent, I don’t know how you can give it a negative review, it has it all when it comes to learning head anatomy or just using it as reference. I rarely do this, but I have no choice, but to become a lifetime subscriber, I wish the developer would make one for the entire body or better yet human anatomy.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Sudden loss of model functionality after updates

Bug

Overheating issues on some devices

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Requested Features

4 requests

Add female Loomis head models

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Expand customization options for paid users

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Implement full-body reference models

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Provide option for one-time lifetime purchase

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FAQ

What does Head Model Studio do?

Head Model Studio provides 3D reference models of heads for artists to study and practice drawing. It allows users to examine facial anatomy in detail, understand planes, and experiment with lighting to improve their portraiture skills.

What are the key features of Head Model Studio?

Key features include 25 detailed 3D head models, complete control over model rotation and zoom, realistic environmental and studio lighting options, customizable rendering with edge outlines to highlight planes, and pre-made practice scenes.

How much does Head Model Studio cost?

The app offers a few free models to start with. Access to the full range of models requires premium access, with lifetime and yearly (non-recurring) purchase options available.

What devices is Head Model Studio compatible with?

The application is designed for iOS and iPadOS devices, allowing artists to study faces in detail on their Apple tablets and phones.

How can this app help me learn to draw faces?

The app helps by providing detailed 3D models that can be manipulated to study facial planes from any angle. The customizable lighting and rendering options allow you to understand how light interacts with form, which is crucial for realistic portrait drawing.