“But it won’t be as good as the photo…”
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Hi Reader, There’s a moment that can happen when you’re working from a reference photo. Your artwork is coming together. The composition is working. The colors are beautiful. You’re getting closer and closer to the photo. And then you have an idea. What if I cropped it? Combined it with something else? Let part of it disappear? Took it in a completely different direction? And then that little voice says: “But it won’t be as good as the photo…” I know that voice because I used to listen to it. Copying the reference felt safe. I knew exactly what I was trying to accomplish, and I could compare my artwork to the original and know whether I had succeeded. But eventually, I wanted something more. I wanted my skills and creativity to show up in the artwork. I wanted to make art that looked uniquely mine. So in my newest video, I’m talking about how to use references without simply copying them. We’ll look at working from direct observation, photo references, and imagination, along with some practical ways to loosen your relationship with the reference and start making more of your own decisions. Because a reference doesn’t have to dictate the finished artwork. It can be a gentle and flexible guide. And sometimes, it can simply be the beginning. >>WATCH THE VIDEO<< Remember, proudly call yourself an artist. Carrie
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