1 Reference + 4 Artists = Different Artwork by Wendi OBrien July 31, 2018 written by Wendi OBrien July 31, 2018 762 Today’s discussion is all about using royalty free websites to source your reference photos. While there are several you can choose from both free and paid, I have heard it over and over that everyone uses those sites and I don’t want my piece to look like others.Well, unless you are doing hyper realistic, which in that case it will look like the photo anyway, then in reality, once you put your style into the piece it will be different.Don’t believe me? Take a look at this video where myself and 3 other artists uses the same reference, but notice how they are all completely different. Make it your own So as you can see, using various colors and styles none of the final pieces resembled the other.You could further change it by changing the angle of the subject or flipping to face the other way etc. So don’t be afraid to use royalty free sites just because “everyone” does. Be creative and make some changes to make it your own.Still not convinced? Well, the next option to to get out there and take your own photos. Then there will never be a worry of having something someone else has. But keep in mind a monkey is a monkey, and tiger is a tiger, so in the end you may end up with something similar to someone’s artwork anyway.So I say, just have fun and do what make you comfortable and have the time and ability to do. After all it is supposed to be fun isn’t it?Until next time…keep on arting! Share My Art:ShareClick to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) 0 comments 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail Wendi OBrien previous post How Light and Shadow Work Together next post Realistic Iguana in Colored Pencils You may also like Experimenting with Charcoal and Graphite in Vintage Realism July 16, 2021 How to Use OMS with Colored Pencils on... March 9, 2021 7 Tips for Creating Art with a Message/Meaning February 9, 2021 Minds Eye Prompt – HUGE Color Pencil Artwork January 12, 2021 Wire Christmas Angel With Derwent Metallic Pencils December 22, 2020 Cute Christmas Pig In Watercolor December 8, 2020 First Time Using Oil Pastels – Drawing A... November 24, 2020 Tulip Study – Sofft Tools with Pan Pastels November 10, 2020 How To Color Pastelmat With Ink And Preserve... October 27, 2020 Loose Style Owl In Watercolor October 13, 2020 Leave a Comment Cancel Reply Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Solve : * 17 + 28 = Δ
