I have zero compunction talking about the fact that I almost always find or build references. Artists should work smart, not hard, and I think sometimes we're shy to admit that, like it takes away something from our work.
I have never understood where the clap back against references has spawned from. Literally every artist from our ancestors painting on walls until now has looked at stuff to draw it. It's the most intuitive tool!!
We point to other artists doing it, older artists doing it, but I think we're shy about talking about our own processes. Do not look at the man behind the curtain... It's too bad, I think we're all better off when we teach each other and help one another grow!
May 11, 2025 14:04
