Should you use references for your art?
Using references makes sketching easy. It is essential to learn how to use references the right way especially for budding artists. References make learning art simple. Household objects like a stapler, a shampoo bottle can all be used as references. While it is good to be able to draw from imagination, it may not always be possible. Artists frequently try to find inspiration from nature, or use every day objects for reference. Some even use their pets or other animals as references for their artwork. My six-year old niece loves this book called ‘Dewey: There’s a Cat in the Library!’; illustrations for this book were probably inspired by a pet cat. Some of us may feel that drawing from references may be looked down upon or such a technique may not be appreciated, but evidently, that is the best way to learn, and many successful artists use this technique. Household objects as references Let's say you want to draw a new version of the ‘X-Wing starfighter’ from the Star