At first glance, a scythe might seem a simple, uncomplicated object to draw. A long handle? Check. A curved blade? Check. However, like many of our artistic endeavors, conception is often easier than execution, and capturing the weapon’s unique shape, proportions, and design can require hacking your way through a field of artistic challenges. 

Fortunately, our scythe reference collections are a resource guaranteed to help you overcome whatever creative rut you find yourself in, and today’s blog will introduce you to five great products to get you started.  

Medieval Scythe in 360 Rotation

One of the trickiest elements of drawing a scythe is balancing its unusual proportions. The blade is often more sophisticated than first assumed, with a subtle twist and tapered end which can be hard to replicate from certain angles. The addition of a long curved handle also creates a distinctive silhouette that changes based on the viewer's perspective and can add an extra layer of complexity to the mix. 

By referencing an image, especially one taken from various angles, digital artists can hope to better understand the scale and flow of the scythe’s curves in space. This asset presents you with a medieval-themed 3D model scythe, available in full 360 rotation. Having this multidimensional view of the object allows you to choose the exact perspective you need for your project, ensuring that your weapon looks as naturalistic and dynamic as possible. Practice perfecting your scythe from all angles with this helpful resource.

With this purchase, you’ll receive:

• 1 medieval scythe 3D model

Female Warrior with Scythe Poses

This photo album containing 700 powerful female warrior postures features a bounty of distinctive references. It’s ideal for inspiring your upcoming projects as you practice integrating your scythe into your digital canvas. 

One major barrier to drawing from your imagination is the risk of illustrating something lackluster or lifeless. Without suitable references, scythes and the fantastic characters that wield them can end up lacking personality or looking unnatural. The scythe reference pics in this catalog of stunning images will enable you to overcome these common errors and create art pieces of impact every time!

This asset pack includes:

• 700 female warrior with scythe reference images

Scythe Assortment Pack

For many digital creators—particularly concept artists and those fantasy genre fanatics,—the scythe is more than just a farming tool or weapon. It’s an extension of a character's personality within an elaborate world being generated. Whether it’s the iconic accessory of a dark lord or a medieval sorcerer’s cursed weapon, artists often want to stylize their scythe to complement the tone of their work. 

This next asset contains 50 scythe base meshes for you to use either as foundational structures in your 3D scythe design or to garner inspiration from when crafting the instrument of your fantasy character. You’re guaranteed to find a scythe that fits your unique style and preferences with this abundance of innovative designs. 

This product consists of:

• 50 3D model scythe base meshes

Detailed Bloody Scythe with 360 Rotation

This gruesome 3D scythe available in 360 rotation and a zoomed lens option juxtaposes the simplicity of minimalistic design with elaborate details in finish and texture. Comprising a bloodied, hammered metal blade, textured rugged wood handle, and a stunning lighting arrangement to showcase the intricate details of the art piece, this valuable reference allows artists to express the features of their scythe with greater accuracy and depth. 

This exciting purchase contains:

• 1 bloody 3D scythe model

Female 3D Scythe Demon

Finally, the difficulty of fashioning a scythe from one's imagination only increases when a weapon-wielding character is added to the equation. The scythe’s length, unique shape, and weight all affect the hand positioning, balance distribution, and posture of the character. By studying references of scythes being positioned, posed, and handled, an artist can hope to illustrate dynamic character movements with more realism. 

And hey—it might as well be a seductive female demon, right? 

This final product showcases a game-ready, unique female 3D scythe demon with a limitless range of perspectives and stances to choose from. For a wide and varied assortment of references that cater to all creative needs, look no further than this quality product.

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With this purchase, you’ll receive:

• 1 3D female scythe demon

Breathe a Scythe of Relief with Cubebrush! 

Scythes may seem deceptively simple instruments, but their complex shape, proportions, design, and weight are enough to cause even the most skilled digital artist to falter. Fortunately at Cubebrush, we sympaSCYTHE with the struggle! We’ve got all the cutting-edge scythe reference pics and a lot more for any challenge you’re facing, and rather than limiting creativity, our references provide a foundation for accurate depictions, inspire fresh ideas, and offer clarity on details and challenging angles. 

So visit our Cubebrush archives to begin wielding your true artistic potential today!