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Sil - QuickRef is free!
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Creator of QuickRef, the free drawing reference timer | https://quickref.app | 🇨🇦🇺🇦
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I can't believe that I am just now learning that these things are called car bras 😂
A BMW wearing a faux leather car bra, covering the front end of the car.
May 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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QuickRef v0.8.12 is now out! This is a small update to improve usability in a few cases. Configurations are now remembered when returning from a session and you can enable or disable the progress bar and chimes during a session!

As always, you can download QuickRef from my website!
Image of QuickRef showing new changes to time inputs Image of QuickRef showing new menu options during a session
May 11, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Maximum grumpy toddler
May 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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I grew up on these streets
January 3, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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Just so everyone is aware: If you want to change the preview thumbnail for a library in QuickRef, the new edit dialog lets you do that! ✨ No need to thank me 😎

...okay, maybe I should have added this a while ago 😅
Screenshot of the QuickRef drawing timer app, showing the edit library dialog and the new feature for regenerating thumbnails.
November 20, 2024 at 1:57 PM
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PSA: When in a session in QuickRef you can copy the image shown with the option in the menu! This allows you to use QuickRef more smoothly with drawing software. Start with a gesture session in QuickRef, then copy your favorite reference for a longer sketch/study! 😊 LIB!
Image of QuickRef drawing timer showing the copy image button being used Image of Clip Studio Paint. The image from QuickRef has been pasted into the document and a study sketch has been done from the reference.
November 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM
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QuickRef v0.8.8 is now available! Added the ability to copy images to use in drawing apps, start sessions from the library screen, improved loading times, revamped session config, and a new library edit dialog. Gesture drawing has never been smoother! 😎

quickref.app
Image of the QuickRef timer app running on MacOS showing the libraries screen with a context menu open. Image of the QuickRef timer app running on Windows showing the library edit dialog with the new ability to regenerate thumbnails. Image of the QuickRef timer app running on MacOS showing the session configuration page Image of the QuickRef timer app running on Windows showing a session in progress and the copy image button selected
November 9, 2024 at 6:15 PM
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It's not the end. You can start again. Please do.
Image of a tree in early Spring with almost no leaves. There is a small patch of fresh green leaves growing directly from the middle of the tree trunk.
November 7, 2024 at 11:43 PM
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I made an app called QuickRef to help practice gesture drawing with a timer. Similar to Line of Action, but offline and you can use any photos you have on your computer. It's also FREE. You can get it from the website below or the link in my bio.

quickref.app
Image of the QuickRef drawing reference timer app, showing the launch menu. Image of the QuickRef drawing reference timer app, in the middle of a practice session. Image of the QuickRef drawing reference timer app, showing the library management page. Image of the QuickRef drawing reference timer app, showing the session configuration page.
November 7, 2024 at 3:58 PM