Thank you! When I don’t know how how certain things look, I usually just search them in google or any other search engine. Bicycles, for example. I just can’t remember how they look or how to draw them.
Sometimes I see beautiful photos on Twitter or Instagram, but I don’t draw them. I think it’s not great to use others people sense of composition, color, etc. and just copy a photo that you like. Only for studying purposes or if the author granted you a permission to do it!
When I see a beautiful photograph, I try to understand what exactly attracts my attention and how can I implement that in my own scenes. For example, maybe the sky was especially beautiful, or the colors in general evoked something special, or just a tiny detail.
If I want to draw something “from nature” or plein air, I use Google Street View and just wandering streets of different cities until I find an inspiring spot. I think it’s okay to use your own photographs as well, but you have to be in a location that you like to take them! That could be tricky sometimes.
waneella
2023-02-06 09:02:29 +0000 UTC
It's such a beautiful art...
Do you work with photographs for reference?
If you have it,
I wonder where you get it.
Parker Peter
2023-02-06 08:46:31 +0000 UTC
Thank you! <3
waneella
2023-01-31 18:36:46 +0000 UTC
It looks lovely. Adore the hazey fog and scattered leaves~!