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How to find good art References!
🕑 Added 2024-07-08 21:41:12 +0000 UTCIdentifying and analyzing these 3 key elements in your references will help maximize your fun AND learning when tackling studies! 🎨
1. Interesting subject:
Find what interests YOU. Nothing is worse than struggling to focus and invest time into a drawing that you don’t care about. In this example, I was in the mood to draw birds!
2. Clear + appealing silhouette shape:
One element unique to my workflow is silhouette. Before I pick a specific image to study, I make sure I can visualize a clear and simple shape around my subject.
3. Defined light source and direction:
This is crucial for when applying shadows, and knowing where to appropriately place them. Try to avoid “flat” studio lighting or images where there are too many/undefined light sources.
Try this out for yourself and let me know if this was helpful 🙌
Comments
Leonardo Ruiz
Thanks for the tip Nick! Really love your shape language!
