09-17-2016, 01:56 PM
@genos: I'm pretty sure nobody here is advocating a carte blanche method or approach, I know I wasn't meaning it in that way.
That quote of Dave's is what I meant when going to ref when struggling in an illustration "I'll keep working until I hit a wall and if I absolutely need to reference something for whatever reason, then I will". Keep in mind he has a large amount of mileage and study from observation under his belt already so he can get further and go longer without needing ref. You were hitting a wall when I talked to you and getting frustrated by it, hence my suggestion.
Just do your own thing and find your own way. Just because Dave or anyone else for that matter says something doesn't mean it will work for you. In some way or other, reference in the broadest sense of the word (drawing informed from some form of observation) whether for inspiration or for analysis or to get over sticking points is an essential part of the equation at some time unless you are a gifted savant.
And don't feel bad, discussion is good. :)
That quote of Dave's is what I meant when going to ref when struggling in an illustration "I'll keep working until I hit a wall and if I absolutely need to reference something for whatever reason, then I will". Keep in mind he has a large amount of mileage and study from observation under his belt already so he can get further and go longer without needing ref. You were hitting a wall when I talked to you and getting frustrated by it, hence my suggestion.
Just do your own thing and find your own way. Just because Dave or anyone else for that matter says something doesn't mean it will work for you. In some way or other, reference in the broadest sense of the word (drawing informed from some form of observation) whether for inspiration or for analysis or to get over sticking points is an essential part of the equation at some time unless you are a gifted savant.
And don't feel bad, discussion is good. :)