The Best Wooden Mannequins for Figure Drawings

Many artists find it helpful to practice freehand figure drawing with a visual reference. A common tool is the wooden mannequin, which is typically small enough to rest on a desk or tabletop and features jointed, adjustable segments. Available in a variety of types—the male and female human form, individual body parts, and animals—mannequins are designed to help artists see how pieces of a whole relate to each other. They enable better understanding of organic shapes, poses, and moti