06-29-2016, 07:34 PM
Nice, glad to hear you've found a direction to go! I think you're onto something there with the better edge contrast.
About the reference it just sounded the way you worded it like you meant the idea of using reference was to be seen as just copying. I definitely never meant to imply you had to construct or use reference that showed everything you needed to paint in its entirety. I meant that taking bits and pieces and being inventive with reference and using aspects for design cues and to plug up skill/visual library gaps is just an obvious and arguably mandatory part of the process, whether you are an illustrator or concept design focused. Anyway, less words from me from now.
Carry On!
About the reference it just sounded the way you worded it like you meant the idea of using reference was to be seen as just copying. I definitely never meant to imply you had to construct or use reference that showed everything you needed to paint in its entirety. I meant that taking bits and pieces and being inventive with reference and using aspects for design cues and to plug up skill/visual library gaps is just an obvious and arguably mandatory part of the process, whether you are an illustrator or concept design focused. Anyway, less words from me from now.
Carry On!