ARE IBIS PAINT BASES CHEATING?? // (art + commentary)

[@BreDrawz]

I FORGOT TO CLARIFY: THE SECOND DRAWING IS A COMMISSION AND ISNT MY OC!!!

[@jjbaispeakfiction]

looks good

[@Aki_Th3_Silly]

Thanks for choosing my idea! You made awesome points :)

[@PostMortemAnimations]

YAYYY!! ITS WILDFIRE.... MY OC!!:3

[@BreDrawz]

@@PostMortemAnimations YOUR OC IS STUNNING, THANK U AGAIN FOR COMMISSIONING ME 🖤🖤

[@PostMortemAnimations]

@@BreDrawzTHANK U SO MUCH!! I LOVED COMMISSIONING U AND WILL DEF DO IT ATAIN!! :3

[@NIGHTMAERISH]

THESE BITS IN THE BEGINNING ARE ALWAYS GOLD

[@ellabeezee]

WE GONNA LOVE THOSE BEGINNING BITS !!!11!11

[@amayas222]

FRR

[@urlocal_menace]

ITS BALLS CAT!!

[@Ashoyii]

"I'm gay and i say it's CHEATING 😡" (In all seriousness I love how expressively you voice the little skits at the beginning of ur videos!!)

[@BreDrawz]

HELPPP EVERYONE KEEPS HEARING GAY INSTEAD OF GABE AND ITS SO FUNNY ALSO THANK U HEHE

[@jadetimer]

@@BreDrawzi thought it was gay at first but my mind corrected it to gabe because i know a gabe lol

[@daxblueheart]

@@BreDrawz I HEARD DAVE??

[@Maggiemaggersons]

I heard "dave" 😭😭

[@AbbeyYard]

​@@daxblueheart Why hello there, Old Sport!

[@AmberIsNotHere89]

I literally trace 3D models for drawing dynamic because I'm very lazy

[@fozzyunoriginal]

I used to do this as a child and despite saying I did I got cyberbullied for it. The internet is a crazy world...

[@VPX-711]

Based

[@CJ_IsHere]

I just use easy pose😊

[@NotAnyoneRealyImortant]

@CJ_IsHere i love easy pose sm

[@YourMuseBillCipher]

Can you give me a good app for 3d models in mobile so I can screenshot and draw?

[@1tsLivii]

Exactly!! I was a beginner artist in IBS paint too and my first drawing was using a base that it GIVES YOU. I drew the clothes and used the base hair and I cannot figure out why people think it’s so wrong. As someone starting out it’s a great way to learn poses and it’s a great tool, made for you to use! You’re not stealing from anything, and I feel like people just chose to hate on people who are learning. Great video btw I really enjoyed it and you had a lot of great points! And the art was beautiful 😍 Congratulations on the subs!!

[@yabber-dabber-doo]

IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME PAINT!?

[@urfav..Livy..]

@yabber-dabber-dooibis paint help omg 😭 my bad

[@MrMarshmellowB0y]

As a IBIS PAINT user i do not know why people say it's cheating or stealing it's an app for drawing

[@jonelrobinson7432]

Right?! It’s so annoying that some people say that digital art is cheating when it’s not.

[@MrMarshmellowB0y]

@jonelrobinson7432 Yeah and also thanks for replying :]

[@DevilHeart21]

Yeah, I was kinda scared to use the base to help me draw and stuff. Like I didn't know if it was okay or not to use them.

[@selolmeawespn]

Yeah, i wouldnt say its cheating, plus if you use it enough then you will have muscle memory if you draw without a template

[@selolmeawespn]

@@DevilHeart21 Its fine cause THEY ADDED IT TO THE APP FOR A REASON!! GUIDING!!!

[@BusyBee227]

My older sister friend uses bases, she uses this apps that allows her to make her own poses, however she can never let her followers know, she post her drawing online but I have heard her talk to my older sister about this. I’ve also heard her say she is terrified that people will hate her for it because of how the art community is sometimes

[@Eiji_loveyouall]

0:13 I heard gay 😭

[@thatoneartkid_]

Me too 😭

[@Eiji_loveyouall]

@thatoneartkid_ thank god, I thought I was the only one 😭

[@Meiyonaize]

Ur telling me that's not what she said??? 😭

[@Eiji_loveyouall]

@@Meiyonaize I think she said gabe

[@Meiyonaize]

@@Eiji_loveyouall OHHHHH

[@RawChikn]

She gets more and more expressive each video, as a theater kid i am proud

[@Gimmyruinslives]

There are some cases where art stealers trace someone elses art to make bases off of, then unsuspecting people come across and think it's okay to use. But it's not their fault, it's the art stealers' faults.

[@Roxas_with_a_stick]

I’ve noticed that I tend to watch these commentary videos not because of the stuff you’re talking about, but because I like your artstyle and you sound nice.

[@QUICK2010]

REAL I watch them when I’m drawing

[@xxereal_killer]

I 100% agree with you. People need to start somewhere. We all started by either using references didn't we? Either way, in my opinion, as long as the original artist gives permission for the references to be used for another person's art, (in this case there is permission since it is free to the public), it is completely fine as long as they don't take all the credit. In this case, tracing bases that are free to use and given permission to use isn't stealing, but if you want to learn to improve your own art, you can always study or reference the bases. You explained it really well. Thanks! ❤

[@usernameless405]

i didn’t.. i kinda just eyeballed it.

[@xxereal_killer]

@@usernameless405 that's great for you then ❤️

[@Zhaubao]

I just had a great analogy for this. Its like going to a free food buffet and then someone tells you can't eat anything there because it would be stealing.

[@Most-sane-deltarune-fan]

Yeah! Or like going to a library and the staff telling you that the books HAVE to stay on the shelves, and nobody can borrow them, otherwise the library's patrons would be accused of stealing the books and magazines.

[@Cramlanora]

"Im gavin! And i say its CHEATING 😠" "wA-Ah!!" ..somebody give them a oscar for such a BEAUTIFUL skit..

[@snas_creature]

these lil skits in the intro deserve a video of their own

[@Glyxina_aka_Glyx]

But reminder u can use bases that were only given for free by apps and stuff but, if the bases were not free and were not from an app and the artist says give creds pls do wat they said ^^ ❤

[@nenek4sers]

OMG HUMAN VERSION OF NYAN CAT?!?! SO CUTEEE I LOVE NYAN CAT :3

[@Minko_s]

As someone who used to use idspaintX free sketches to draw hands it actually helped me a lot to study the anatomy of hands and how wrists and fingers should bend and be placed and I don't really understand why people call it cheating because it can be a big help to new artists like myself Also my favorite yapper poping off like usual keep up the amazing work

[@SnowLily123]

I think tracing someone else’s art is completely fine as long as the artist hasn’t said they don’t want anyone tracing their art. It’s also good to generally ask permission first, but even if you don’t credit should be given if you trace regardless. I’ve traced poses a lot because I’m still practicing and figuring out how to do that, and it’s been helping me learn the right way to draw the anatomy in certain poses.

[@Kaiyax_]

Your my fav art ranter cause my adhd ass cannot watch a 24 minute video and youre so fun to listen to and I legit love knowing whats going on in the community and you’re my go to KZbinr

[@__Mow__]

3:05 AAAA I LOVE YOUR ART WHERE ITS LIKE LINED ITS SO CUTEEE

[@VinnieDrawz]

Vroo... Its crazy to me how people get hate for using a BASE for what its meant to be used for. Plus they can also use those bases to overline some parts and try to understand how the anatomy works, which is anothrr plus when using the bases?? Its weird how they hate when ur art looks bad when ur a beginner but also hate when you use something to help you learn.

[@stefania.osobliwa]

Oh god, this is something I really needed to hear. I personally use models in an app made for creating poses for drawing, because I do drawing just for fun, and visualising my characters. And also people like to make a fuss over nothing, even about a bunch of pixels.

[@I_doart-q8l]

I love your content Bredraws, >:D, also I don't like how the points you bring up need to be repeated over and over, because people can't learn from their actions -lots of love!

[@nicolo1the1author]

This video felt like a wake up call, thank you for talking about the fun in art and how it can be ment to be, I feel more free to draw now💫 Love your video's!

[@VPX-711]

I literally tried to make dynamic animation,YOU NEED references for poses if you're a beginner

[@Gigi_dragoncatz]

I CANT BELIEVE KZbin HID THIS FROM ME FOR 2 MINUTES!!!!! Great video btw. your drawings are always so cute and pretty and nice to look at :33333

[@flynnherrera-cervantes3225]

im a beginner artist using ibs for the first time and im using bases its teaching me how to draw poses eyes clothes and other stuff so its helping me alot really

[@PREETYLITTLEPSYCHO]

hey bri I know my comments would probably not be seen but your art and assuring words really inspired me to embrace another art style from my original more cutesy style and try a more realistic style and you’re one of the people I want to thank for trying something new. Thank you for your words, even though they’re directed to a bigger crowd, I feel like they touched my heart a lot.

[@ChristineSG19]

I also love drawing every day! The complexity of each drawing plays a huge role in that advice and it’s different for everyone!

[@jakefox555]

This reminds me of the argument that using references in your art is bad, like, no, it isn't bad, and the same with using bases in your art!

[@olive_Evergreen_hope]

The bits are my favorite part ❤ people got to stop getting upset over this little thing 💀

[@S0urP4wzDr1nkzP41nt]

3:40 Oh! Nyan cat girl! (ITS SO CUTE AND I AGREE)

[@kazuna_Endi]

I sometimes use the bases in ibis paint x for practicing my anime style art They help, but i always try to sketch bases for anime art in my sketch book, i do a lil of both

[@NILLA_N1LL4]

YAYY BRE UPLOADED >O

[@PhantasiaPhe]

I draw my sketches on paper, then I take a photo and transfer it to my drawing program, and trace and color the rest. It's tracing but I'm tracing my own work!

[@shannone.2818]

I was watching this while I was sick and this make me feel a lot better ❤

[@Most-sane-deltarune-fan]

Hope you got fully better!

[@DunceFaceSilli]

I used to use bases ALL THE TIME because I was scared to try drawing bodies, but after a while of trying to understand the more complex shapes of the human body, I got the courage to actually try. Without the bases I wouldn’t have known anything and I sure as hell wouldn’t have a few art pieces I’m really proud of! And now I can draw bodies on my own-it’s far from perfect, but what matters is that it’s improvement. Also I usually draw without references because that’s just easier for me o(^▽^)o So overall, bases CAN help you improve as long as you know HOW to improve, and that “how” is different for everyone, so you shouldn’t be afraid to try tracing bases-or even other art-as long as you don’t publish it on the latter (at least not without permission). P.S, sorry if the wording is shitty, I’m typically very self-deprecating so looking at it from this lens is pretty hard. (ㅅ´ ˘ `)

[@noodlekat123]

FOR HOURS AGO SLAY I LOVE UR ART AND CHANNEL SO MUCH

[@archerinspace]

They said they same thing about deviantart bases years ago, complaining and even bullying people, mostly kids for using MS paint or other bases for ponies or anime or even adventure time. Bases are a tool to use if you want to practice something without having to make an entirely new art piece like practicing coloring or clothes or whatever. You can study them for posing and how it looks/works. We are allowed to use tools to our needs so we can have fun and/or improve. Improving is not a requirement unless you intend to make it a business of sorts like commissions or even bigger opportunities like galleries or applying for art related jobs. Also the idea "all art has to be pretty" is so wrong. There's a japanese artist that makes rather horrific gore and blood related pieces to explore and show the ideas of a womans pain in various ways as well as being mixed with medical imagery. It's well drawn but equally horrific and makes you feel that pain and horror that comes with what its trying to convey. I cannot remember her name but I think Ponder Sprocket mentioned it in her video about Tearzah at one point.

[@maskgirlxoxo]

Ty dor adressing this im always so afraid of using the free bases even tho theyre made to trace so i js try learn on my osn❤

[@Sushi-cat]

Ahhh yes.... Rules for art I remember first picking up a pencil to doodle and the terms and conditions popped up before I could continue C'mon guys we all agreed to them! (/J)

[@BreDrawz]

LMAOO

[@Catcajat2723]

I often trace cat pictures to draw them, but I find just referencing has helped me a bunch with knowing where to put certain things/how to draw certain things. IMO, tracing is completely fine! (As long as you’re not tracing someone’s art without permission like Bre said) but if you’re looking to improve, referencing/heavily referencing instead of tracing could help a ton!!

[@toast901]

7:18 THANK YOU BRE FOR SHOWING MY ART AHHH 😍😍😍

[@Vampztized]

I AGREE! if the bases are intended to help out artists generally we should let them use it!

[@Gamzeeisasillylilfella]

“JUMP HIM 😡😡” LOL WHAT😭😭😭

[@ibuprofem]

GAMZEE

[@Gamzeeisasillylilfella]

@@ibuprofemTEREZI

[@Medickgayming]

i love you bre pls dont explode or i will explode

[@BreDrawz]

i will not explode 🫡 also, THANK YOU!!

[@Medickgayming]

@BreDrawz I hope you don't and YWWW :33

[@yrritium]

tracing is fine when you use it to improve and don’t trace either without permission or take credit for whats not yours. like if its gonna sit in your gallery and youre not showing anyone why not? its a good tool to learn. As someone who loved using the IBIS paint x bases when I first started I do think it helped me jumpstart on anatomy! But, its good to experiment and learn to draw anatomy on your own instead of fully relying on bases. I have a friend who uses free bases and you can clearly tell the difference between when she traces the anatomy V/S when she uses it as a reference. I will say that over time her anatomy has gotten A LOT better and her stylized anatomy is super dooper cute lmao! its just good to try not to rely on them and instead try to branch out and learn from them ^^ also great video lol ❤

[@puppy_catxz]

WAITTT I LOVE THE WAY YOU USED GRAYSCALE TO FIND HER SKIN COLOUR OKG WHAT THATS SO SMAASDHI LF

[@Bubblebathtub]

I tried drawing in your style and it’s so fun!

[@abi__ku]

once i got harassed because i used clip studio 3d model. i traced the body to design my characters clothes and later drew the character myself in those clothes and they were still mad

[@Hannah-w1p]

2:00 HUMAN FEMALE NYAN CAT MENTIONED!!!

[@Marsh_DW_GachaToo]

Hey BreDrawz, can you talk about the Dandys world fandom? It’s gotten so chaotic over the two beginner toons with people saying ‘No noobs allowed!’ When people have been beginners before, and it’s starting to make me mad, because once I was playing as Shrimpo(a bad but cute toon) and everyone left because I was that one toon. I don’t know what’s the problem with toons. This is my first time asking you this but I hope you talk about this, and the ships like Scraps x Goob, they’re siblings, but there’s more disgusting ones like Toodles(a minor) x her father(Rodger) it’s kind of nasty, and I’m pretty sure there’s more weird ships.

[@RedZenith-4]

HOW DARE KZbin HIDE THIS FROM ME FOR 32 SECONDS!

[@FishyGenivieve]

Try thirteen mins 😭😭😭

[@RedZenith-4]

@FishyGenivieve dang youtube had to stop hiding these masterpieces

[@AKAINED]

@RedZenith-4I TOUGH YOU WAS ME BECAUSE OF THE PFP HAHA

[@saltsuki]

QUESTION!!!! whats your opinion on contemporary art and the hate(?) around it?? ^_^

[@BreDrawz]

i might expand on this in its own video, and ive actually been debating on doing so for a long while, but aside from all the arguing of whether or not it should be in museums or their worth, i still view it as art no matter what. art is made with emotion (whether intentional or not), and provokes emotion. the amount of people getting pissed over contemporary art, modern art, and abstract art PROVE that its art. it’s literally provoking an emotion from you!! personally, my favorite argument is “so if i spread 💩 on a canvas is that art?” since considering its done out of anger for these types of art, a could technically be considered a commentary on these forms of art which i find so funny cause it proves my point 😭 anyway though, i find it perfectly fine to dislike it, but to say its not art is objectively wrong. because while it might not fit YOUR description of what art is, it doesnt make it “not art”. :)

[@gatekeeperofdreams]

Tracing and copying, from what I've learned in a college-level Art History class, is a tried and true starting point/learning tactic that's existed since the rennaisance. It's especially helpful when it's from a piece or master that uses an art style or technique you'd like to use or replicate. Yes, it can become a crutch if you want to be serious and you never learn how to break what you're seeing down to basic shapes, but even professionals will work on improving their craft by doing master studies. If it's a bad thing to do, tracing paper wouldn't exist, they wouldn't have you do master studies in school, and they wouldn't be making the mannaquins and the apps that are literally made to be used as references (plus the artists and coders behind said programs and mannequins and the models used to make reference photos and that show up to class sessions would all be out of jobs).

[@Goldy_Heart]

Thank you miss Bree I agree wholeheartedly that a person can use bases especially if they’re new to art.

[@AuTumn_drawz_and_pawz]

As an artist, I can confirm I use the chibi bases for my chibi drawings. I can draw on my own, but like, I CANNOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME DRAW CHIBI.

[@YNAanimates]

Another great vid as always! And I completely agree with you, if you are having trouble with art and need a place to start, it’s fine if you use bases that you are allowed to use! And if you credit the original artist then that’s fine.

[@SaromeGamer]

Fr its just a base that is given to you! As long as you give credit its fine to trace! And also there are idiot out there saying that i must learn the rules before i break them and then if i dont then i will never improve like what? And they also say that unrealistic art would look janky without it like why should i learn the rules if im going to break them anyway? Learning the rules for me is just wasting time. But its probably gonna be good for someone else, a really good advice i have is to learn things that will help improve your style in a way you like! For example learning to draw cartoony eyes would be really helpful for a cartoonist but learning to draw realistic eyes will not help whatsoever and waste time for a cartoonist

[@SU-BINDRAWZ]

AHHHHH I LOVE YOUR CONTENT!!!

[@realmsoflaurel]

This! When I began my art journey I seriously struggled with anatomy, which led to me just quitting art altogether for a while. Like, people need to grow up? It's really just art, it's not like they're hurting anyone.

[@tblp_tblp228]

i use a posing app just for anatomy guide because shocker shocker i don't know it as good, but i am really scared to tell anyone (even people i know enough) about that because how the art community can be at times btw a really great video

[@wing-q7b]

tbh, back in 2017-2018, i was all about using bases all the time. it was just fun, and nobody really cared! it helped me get a grip on certain poses and tackle more complex stuff!

[@tftc97]

Ngl at 4:42 I verbally said out loud "oh that's the nyan cat"

[@rottenfruitzzz]

2:54 i feel like theres some discussion to be had about tracing photos, since a lot of refs i see are pieces of photography, with considered layouts, editing, etc. i think theyre ok to reference, but to trace without permission seems a bit odd unless theyre stock images or for the specific purpose of reference. (Though i will admit ive done so a couple times 😓😓)

[@Aki_Th3_Silly]

Yay you chose my idea!! :> Yes I loved the video :] You made awesome points that I forgot to make! ❤

[@cookiezandcreamicecream]

something i will never forget is my art teacher saying "you need to learn the rules before breaking them" or sum like that

[@M1L0Y4YYXD]

Omg 16 seconds ago???(btw love your videos!!!)

[@yeetlol4518]

I often use some of the bases when i just want to draw different outfits for already existing characters or OCs because i just don't always want to draw the body again

[@s1lly_vAmpX3]

Always gotta cherish every bit of these videos

[@InsaneartistYT]

Can you talk about the CATYA controversy on ibis paint? She got really popular on the ibis paint socal media thingy and people got mad because she "didn't deserve it" theres also a lot of fake accounts of her

[@Mika_the_alien_cat]

Honestly I've been using ibis paint for years and I didn't even know that was an option man but I honestly agree with you on that topic

[@the.axolotlgirl]

1:00 like I use bases on digital art because I can’t draw bodies digitally but I can with traditional

[@Garage-Catto]

Tracing was how I first started drawing digitally. I used bases ALL THE TIME. And when I started drawing humans I traced (sort of) photos and drew my own characters with their own clothes etc. The only reason I didn't use bases was because I was afraid of being attacked for it. It helped me SO MUCH. It did not stunt my growth, it actually helped me immensely when it came to learning anatomy. I wouldn't be able to draw as well as I do now in a year. I improved quickly and learned so much. BUT, it is important to challenge yourself! If you are a beginner, even if you trace, you should also study anatomy a bit or whatever you want to draw without relying on a base to trace from. Use a reference photo and try your best to replicate it. Trust me, it'll help your improvement in the long run. Even if you don't post it or it doesn't look quite right, practice is important!

[@TheDedlyDiseas]

OMG I LOVE THAT FIRST DRAWING-

[@DudeITS_not_RUBY]

In my opinion tracing the ibis paint bases is fine and i think is WAY better for a beginner to do than trace ai art or real art.

[@RazzRubino]

BABE WAKE UP, BRE HAS DROPPED A NEW VIDEO!!!

[@Æuvelity]

3:08 tracing real life/myself + referencing actually helped me with anatomy.

[@Jarlyngutierrez]

oh to draw like yew :) ITS SO ADORABLEE!!!

[@MarcelineTheweirdo-rv4ev]

How DARE KZbin keep this from me for 22 minutes 😣😣😣 And I completely agreed with this video, thank you for covering it ^^

[@ThatDorkNana]

6:04 this reminds me of Ponder Sprockets video "Your Art Offends My Sensibilities, STOP IT" where Ponder talks about the same topic. its a good video u should watch if u haven't already :D

[@maemadl54]

The Nayan Cat girl made me feel so nostalgic

[@fuyim]

As someone who started drawing with ibispaint bases a long time ago I don’t see the problem! Even though I’ve stopped drawing with them and sometimes use them as references I still think it’s a good way to practice anatomy and poses! Honestly, just draw whatever you think will help you grow (if you want to grow of course)! It’s your art journey, not some rando on the internet’s!

[@vvv8392]

Can you do a video on how you do commissions and where you started and what apps you use? I’m very curious as an artist who wants to open commissions

[@ST4RSF0RY0U._15ppp]

"I'm Gabe. AND I SAY ITS CHEATING!!" I LOVE THAT LINE SM!!! Edit: btw bre I made fan art for you but I still no seeing it in a video it's ok but I just want to know if you noticed it:(

[@PR0J3CT_M00NY]

7:13 MINEEEEE EEEKK

[@RomiDaDevil]

SAME AAAAA(your FANART is so pretty gen)

[@PR0J3CT_M00NY]

@ :D

[@S0urP4wzDr1nkzP41nt]

i used to use them to draw , and didnt post or say they were mine. I do use them to help with hairstyles that i cant get the shape of, though!

[@GothiqueKowaii]

Completely unrelated but 3:47 i JUST realised that its nyan cat omg- it looks sooo cutee!!

[@Lemon_Runkey]

I GET SO SCARED FOR USING BASES SO I JUST USE MY OWN ART TO AVOID HATE TOWARDS USING BASES-

[@Funtimes_in_aNightmare]

I trace little drawings i find for body and arm practice. Ive never posted them, just traced to learn the body proportions! Those who trace other peoples art and post it claiming its their own is what sets tracing as a bad example, and thats exactly what you shouldnt do. In my opinion, people should trace for learning reasons, like hands, bodys, arms, hair, ect. It helps them understand the artstyle more, and gives them extra practice and understanding. But i do agree people shouldnt trace to "steal art" and if they do trace it shoukd be with permission!

[@FishyGenivieve]

EARLY HAH!! btw luv ur content gurlie!😊

[@SoapiiOSC]

Ppl who tell ppl not to use bases for practice are the same ppl who used bases from Pinterest n deviantart to make their ocs lmao. Anyways luv ur nyan cat fanart! Nyan cat has been one of my hyper fixations for YEARS, n i even made a perler version of him on my wall! :D

[@temmiehoi688]

my method of drawing is taking bases then break them down like how you draw without the base shapes then build back up cause i have mentality of thinking that drawing it on one for one like just outlining base then add clothes would get me nowhere

[@cips_lol]

can you do a video about moe artstyle? people keep on calling it "4chan artstyle" bc of like 2 or 3 artist😓😓

[@LifeIsAnOmoriReference]

I’m taking this as my sign to draw with some bases, because I’ve been drawing only the shoulders and up recently bc I can’t do posing and proportions properly yet 😞 I would love to work my way to where I can draw whole body shots from scratch, but I’m not there yet Thank you Bre, I’m going to try doing some tonight/tomorrow ^^

[@Zen4cookie]

I mean, I used to use them but then people said if you use ibis paint bases it’s not real art and yeah I no longer use them but since you approval of them, I’m going to use them a bit because I could draw poses by myself

[@WizardLizard-8]

I only use ibis paint because I can’t afford anything

[@Fireflyish]

I legit still use ibis paint bases (and reference images from Pinterest) for some (not all because I mostly draw angry birds) of my art work whenever I need a specific pose (mainly when drawing gijinka). How I do it is that I draw over the base in my personal art style so it stays consistent, hide the base layer then readjust anything to fit the art work better (often times, it will be the hands, arms, shoulders or stomach area). Bases off of Pinterest, I just eyes ball it. Reference and bases aren't bad and were always ment to be tools. The only time I would trace on a base one to one is to understand clothing on a more realistic body because my art style has similar energy to Lego Monkey Kid, Steven Universe and other animation media. It may not work for everyone but it worked for me for many years because I had so much exposure to people being friendly with the use of bases on Sony Sketch/Sketchers United. I may not use that place anymore but I'm glad I had that experience and know how to use bases wisely.

[@p0larbEars]

Can you make a video about the “nyoka art style” and how TikTok is harassing anyone who has a SLIGHT Similarity to their art