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The BASICS : Using Referencesby *Shattered-Earth

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_{If you like this tutorial or do not like it, please take some time to tell me why so I will know how to make any future tutorials! Thanks

USING REFERENCES

Disclaimer: Some will disagree with me on how to use references, which is totally normal. This is just how i believe is the best and more beneficial way to use them. If you disagree and have a better tutorial feel free to link in the comments with your (polite) argument, i won't delete them if they aren't flamey or antagonistic XD. Alternate viewpoints to consider: [link] [link]

This is just born out of seeing what a lot of beginner artists do, which is straight up copy a photo and re clothe it. Sure it's legal and like stuff to do this, especially if you credit the photo, but it's not IMO the best way to draw with references. This is not the same as studying from a photo or doing live modelling sessions. Studying is not passed as original art and the goal is to learn and get close to the original. Drawing from the mirror or a live model is also different because of the way your eyes work. You have to actively decide how to flatten the 3d image your eyes receive into one 2d flat image you draw and this exercises your brain in ways photos will never do.

Just copying a single photo for what you have problems with or the entire pose isn't going to be as helpful as examining many, this attempts to replicate what having a live model would do, that is give you dimensions and 3d form to learn from. I believe it's the best way to use references and I believe it'll be beneficial to many beginners.

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~MindFaceless 4 days ago New member

That's fucking awesome.

*Shattered-Earth 1 day ago Digital Artist

Thank you!

~SoulofTigerClaw 4 days ago Student Digital Artist

This is probably one of the most helpful tutorials in the history of ever.

*Shattered-Earth 1 day ago Digital Artist

Hahaha thanks XoX

*Pygmyink Apr 12, 2013 Student General Artist

Love it! Thanks for the advice! By the way...the cat wants to be part of the modelling. Lølz! >XD

~Maahluz Apr 2, 2013 Student Traditional Artist

i dont know how to thank you for this

*Shattered-Earth Apr 4, 2013 Digital Artist

your words are enough

=Riemea Mar 28, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

This is pure awesomeness. I only use references that way, and it can be soo hard and takes forever, but it's also very rewarding, like you said! Thanks a lot for making this guide, I'm sure it'll help a lot of artists!

*Shattered-Earth Apr 2, 2013 Digital Artist

It's super worth it right? thanks!

=Riemea Apr 3, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Totally!

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