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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! ThanksUSING 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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Stock images are taken from *SenshiStock and ~Nemesis-19 as well as google to illustrate my point. If you have any issues with this please contact me via note
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Comments: 827
Shattered-Earth In reply to ??? [2013-10-31 16:33:15 +0000 UTC]
Ooh, interesting idea. Well for now i can tell you to do use google, check the page the picture comes from and try flickr. Lots of pictures on flickr cannot or do not show up on google image search so it's a treasure trove of great photos to examine!
I keep forgetting to show my boyfriend your comment because he's the gun fan, he's the one who told me about trigger discipline and stuff so I wonder if he knows about this hollywood teacup weaver thing XD
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Rookie141 In reply to ??? [2013-10-13 16:08:39 +0000 UTC]
great tutorial! thank you very much for doing this, and best thing: they're also funny
i will try to use your tips and practise more, even if i'm a pretty impacient human when it's about drawing xDD
thanks again!
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Rookie141 [2013-10-17 04:32:37 +0000 UTC]
aw yay! and hey we're all impatient sometimes, but just remember taking the long way will make it faster later instead Β of being slow forever !
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deofthedead In reply to ??? [2013-10-06 03:46:03 +0000 UTC]
Ffffff. Yes this thank you omfg. The format is very very helpful, you did a great job with this!
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Shattered-Earth In reply to deofthedead [2013-10-11 15:38:07 +0000 UTC]
great! glad it helped ya
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Frodofox In reply to ??? [2013-09-27 01:28:20 +0000 UTC]
I really like what you did here. I don't feel like you're all 'BAH THIS IS THE ONLY RIGHT WAY' and you try avoid bias by listening to all viewpoints, and thats what learning it. Good tips! I found them helpful.Β
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Frodofox [2013-09-30 14:26:14 +0000 UTC]
aw i appreciate that you like it, thanks for letting me know you did
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MidniightStars In reply to ??? [2013-09-26 21:37:30 +0000 UTC]
This is a huge help. Thank you very much for this. ;u; <3333
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Shattered-Earth In reply to MidniightStars [2013-09-30 14:25:57 +0000 UTC]
thank you for your kind words : )))
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MidniightStars In reply to Shattered-Earth [2013-10-01 00:29:30 +0000 UTC]
You're very welcome dear! <3
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ZombieGurrlie In reply to ??? [2013-09-25 02:29:29 +0000 UTC]
You're a wonderful human being for making all of these posts on the Basics of drawing. Thank you so so much. You're a giant help.
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Shattered-Earth In reply to ZombieGurrlie [2013-09-26 13:43:54 +0000 UTC]
aw jeez thanks so much for finding them helpful and leaving such nice words
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MissRiggie In reply to ??? [2013-09-19 12:53:32 +0000 UTC]
Thank you so much for doing this
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Shattered-Earth In reply to MissRiggie [2013-09-24 20:23:08 +0000 UTC]
oh for sure, thanks for finding it useful!
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MiaWingscort In reply to ??? [2013-08-14 16:16:44 +0000 UTC]
You just taught me how to learn! Thank you so much for changing my perspective on references!Β Β
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Shattered-Earth In reply to MiaWingscort [2013-08-19 13:41:58 +0000 UTC]
aw yay!!! that makes me super happy, i hope you see drastic improvement in the future!
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Zigzagpaul2 [2013-08-14 11:30:54 +0000 UTC]
I keep trying to tell people this and they still don't understand.
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Zigzagpaul2 [2013-08-19 13:41:45 +0000 UTC]
Do they read this and still get confused? >_<
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Zigzagpaul2 In reply to Shattered-Earth [2013-08-19 15:02:42 +0000 UTC]
They don't get how something that looks simple can be so complicated.
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Zigzagpaul2 [2013-09-18 13:09:31 +0000 UTC]
that's like everything in life really XD
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Piccolart In reply to ??? [2013-08-13 06:35:38 +0000 UTC]
Thank you SO MUCH for making learning FUN :3 all your tutorials are HILARIOUS and SUPER HELPFUL
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Piccolart [2013-08-19 13:40:09 +0000 UTC]
Glad you think so!
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Kathleneee In reply to ??? [2013-08-05 19:39:33 +0000 UTC]
Best tutorial I've seen in a while (:
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SkylordLoLz In reply to ??? [2013-06-25 16:26:37 +0000 UTC]
Thank you for this. I wasn't getting anywhere with my methods.
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Shattered-Earth In reply to SkylordLoLz [2013-07-03 02:38:06 +0000 UTC]
aw i hope it helps you!
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sickphantom In reply to ??? [2013-06-23 17:47:42 +0000 UTC]
this is AMAZING! thank you!
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Shattered-Earth In reply to sickphantom [2013-07-03 02:28:19 +0000 UTC]
aw yay glad you find it useful!
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Chlorophylltheleaf In reply to ??? [2013-06-06 14:38:04 +0000 UTC]
Thank a lot for this helpful tutorial.
I should use the reference photos wisely henceforth. xD
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Chlorophylltheleaf [2013-06-11 01:57:00 +0000 UTC]
XD yay glad you got something out of it
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DinkyDonkey In reply to ??? [2013-06-06 12:37:37 +0000 UTC]
This is fantastic! It's easy to understand and really helpful. Thank you so much
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Shattered-Earth In reply to DinkyDonkey [2013-06-11 01:56:52 +0000 UTC]
thanks, glad you like it
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Necrosquelch In reply to ??? [2013-05-18 21:29:41 +0000 UTC]
This is probably one of the most helpful tutorials in the history of ever.
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Necrosquelch [2013-05-21 16:38:22 +0000 UTC]
Hahaha thanks XoX
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Thevakien In reply to ??? [2013-04-12 15:00:59 +0000 UTC]
Love it! Thanks for the advice! By the way...the cat wants to be part of the modelling. LΓΈlz! >XD
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Maahluz In reply to ??? [2013-04-02 15:12:59 +0000 UTC]
i dont know how to thank you for this
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Maahluz [2013-04-05 00:43:53 +0000 UTC]
your words are enough
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Riemea In reply to ??? [2013-03-28 09:55:05 +0000 UTC]
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!
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Riemea [2013-04-02 23:27:08 +0000 UTC]
It's super worth it right? thanks!
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Riemea In reply to Shattered-Earth [2013-04-03 15:51:28 +0000 UTC]
Totally! You're welcome
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ChloeMcCrackhead In reply to ??? [2013-03-15 16:53:13 +0000 UTC]
I just had an epiphany. Thank you so much for doing this, it's completely changed my view on referencing! XD
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Shattered-Earth In reply to ChloeMcCrackhead [2013-03-16 23:31:16 +0000 UTC]
Oh wow, I'm glad it could do something for you! I hope you'll improve even faster now
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Josh-Kuro In reply to ??? [2013-02-26 23:12:17 +0000 UTC]
Amazing! Simply Amazing! You did the right thing. Lots of DA artists (or wannabes) want everything easy. Harsh should be the way to make a tutorial, so people actually learn, to learn.
That aside this has been very helpful. Thanks!
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Shattered-Earth In reply to Josh-Kuro [2013-02-28 03:35:55 +0000 UTC]
It doesn't need to be harsh but it needs to be.. helpful i guess @_@
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Josh-Kuro In reply to Shattered-Earth [2013-02-28 16:17:15 +0000 UTC]
Well harsh in a good way at least. If you teach a kid that running with scissors is bad, and the kid does, you don't say that it's wrong and give her candy right? That's what I meant ^^
Anyway. It is quite (a lot) helpful so don't worry o/
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