09-20-2013, 03:05 PM
Just swinging by to throw in my two pennies.
My problem with reference (moral and legal issues aside) is its efficiency, or lack thereof.
A person using reference is basically taking an open book test. It's convenient, but if your competition doesn't need the book to know the answers, I can guarantee you that they will finish first, and in the professional world time is money.
Now, obviously, when you don't know the answers and you don't have time to study (perhaps an upcoming deadline), you do what you have to do.
Check out Brad Rigney. He is very honest about when he uses reference, and it is rarely. If you ever get a chance to watch him paint, take it.
My problem with reference (moral and legal issues aside) is its efficiency, or lack thereof.
A person using reference is basically taking an open book test. It's convenient, but if your competition doesn't need the book to know the answers, I can guarantee you that they will finish first, and in the professional world time is money.
Now, obviously, when you don't know the answers and you don't have time to study (perhaps an upcoming deadline), you do what you have to do.
Check out Brad Rigney. He is very honest about when he uses reference, and it is rarely. If you ever get a chance to watch him paint, take it.