How to properly use reference images + Quick Demo with Explanations
USING REFERENCE IMAGES. YES, IT'S OKAY, AND SHOWING YOU HOW TO PROPERLY USE THEM!
Knowing how to use reference images correctly is very important if you intend to share your art online on different social platforms and don't want to get in trouble. It is illegal to sell, publicize, and publish a copy of someone else's work without permission from the copyright owner. It is also illegal to publish and sell any artwork that 100 % resembles another original artwork. To put it simply… DON'T IMITATE. You can be inspired, but DO NOT copy.
If you're interested, I've made other videos that can help you share your images online, without facing nasty legal actions.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:59 Showing you how I gather and use my reference images.
02:07 Creating the Chibi Geisha (A Speed Drawing Demonstration).
04:58 Conclusion
See you next time. The next topic will focus on layers: what they are, what is the difference between merging and flattening, etc...
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