How I make reference sheets🎨| A step by step tutorial ✨

In this video I'll walk you through my full process, from start to finish, to create a character reference sheet, including tips and tricks and many things I learned over the years working as a freelance artist!
◂Info:◂
- Program: Clip studio paint
- Vtuber art and rig made by me
◂Music:
Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):
- Valse Monstrueuse, by Guilio Fazio
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- Cavalcade Of Stars, by Aaron Paul Low
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- Banquet of squires, by Jonny Easton
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- Celtic Impulse, by Kevin Macleod
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- Achaidh Cheide, by Kevin Macleod
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- Corsairs, by StudioKolomna
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Music form other places:
- Lively Tavern, by Alexander Nakarada
- Enchanting Presence, by Arcane Anthemsopen.spotify.com/intl-pt/trac...
- Magic Tavern, by Alexander Nakarada
Yep, there's a lot of music in this video 😅
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[@TheActualKeycard]

oh my god this is actually so helpful 😭 never really thought about doing any sort of preparing before drawing a ref sheet even if it’s for my own characters, thanks a lot for the helpful advice!!

[@theinkcompass]

I'm so glad you found it helpful! I tried to compile everything I learned over the years by trial and error (a lot of errors🤣)

[@Pk_loviee]

WAIT THIS IS SO PROFESSIONAL HOW DO YOU NOT HAVE MORE VIEWS?

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you so much! I put a lot of effort on my videos and I think I'm finally finding a style that's interesting to watch and really fun to create. It makes me really happy to know you liked it 😊

[@Pk_loviee]

@@theinkcompass i really love it! i want to start a yt channel too soon, but this production value!!! wow! i really like your style and ill try to keep following you!

[@Pk_loviee]

@@theinkcompass AND YOUR MODEL IS SOOOOOOOO GENDER

[@albtraumeryoctogram3594]

Won't the shading and gradients make it harder to get the right colors? At least put all the flat colors in a section off to the side. A reference sheet should prioritize accuracy and readability over aesthetics in my opinion.

[@theinkcompass]

Yes! That's why I also made a version with a 50% gray and another with just a paper texture as background too ^^

[@albtraumeryoctogram3594]

@@theinkcompass It would probably be best to show those versions in the video as well seeing as this is meant as a tutorial of sorts.

[@theinkcompass]

@@albtraumeryoctogram3594 That make sense! I really should have included it on the reveal or when I was talking about the backgrounds. I'll take note of that for my next videos, thank you for the feedback 😊

[@albtraumeryoctogram3594]

@@theinkcompass No problem. I hope I didn't come off as too mean. I just don't want young artists to develop bad habits from tutorials. I know it's all too easy as it's happened to me as well. Love your art by the way. Looking forward to more!

[@theinkcompass]

@@albtraumeryoctogram3594 Nah it was a pretty valid comment! It's really easy to develop bad habits as a less experienced artist and that's very important to keep in mind. I'm glad you liked my art 🥰

[@DelineatedDepths]

I love the aesthetic of this video! It's very warm, and the advice is very sound

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you! This video took forever to edit but it was 100% worth it 😊

[@moxian0327]

I've wanted to make some reference sheets for a long time, but I don't really know how to make a good one. This video is really helpful for people who love create original characters!🤩

[@theinkcompass]

Glad it was helpful to you 🥰

[@MonstrousRegiment]

Always a delight when the Algorithm brings me somewhere nice. It was fun watching you render everything!

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you! I'm glad you liked it 🥰

[@angorazailia]

This video turned out amazing!! 🥺 It's been awesome getting to work with you on my silly lil tiefling ❤ I'm so, so excited to see the model come to life as well!

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you so much! I'm loving to work with you and I'm also so excited to work on your model, aaaah I can't wait❤️😊

[@mallowskycotl]

WOAHHHH so good!! With my ref sheets I usually add a color pallet somewhere 🤔 this is mainly be used for fan artists orrrr if the commissioner wants to commission others, then that way the next commissioner will have the local colors. It just makes it so much easier in those senarios.

[@theinkcompass]

I'm glad you liked it! I really should start to add the color palettes on my ref sheets, it sound like something really useful to have! Thank you for the tip^^

[@mallowskycotl]

@@theinkcompass oh ofc! No problem :>

[@redfool13]

I don't really know what to comment, but I just want to comment something. I love how much effort you put these videos. I found you just now but now I feel like to watch some more >:]

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you so much! I really do try to put a lot of effort on my videos, and it makes me so happy to know you're enjoying them 😊

[@mimthyss]

Thank you for the helpful video! I don’t know why I never thought to gather some of my past drawings of my character when making a reference for them. I just drew them as I remember which is what I always do but of course it always turns out a bit differently each time. And then I was dissatisfied with the faces because it didn’t look quite right. Still I didn’t think to do this! So silly in hindsight! Appreciate the advice and the ref sheet in the video turned out beautifully ❤

[@theinkcompass]

I'm so happy my video helped you! Thank you for watching ^^

[@VRRK__]

omggg this is so helpful??? i've been trying to figure out how i wanna do a ref sheet for my characters in preperation for art fight for like a week now !

[@theinkcompass]

I'm glad this video helped you ^^

[@davidboost22]

🎨

[@theinkcompass]

That's an adorable little cat

[@karlaorozco5676]

good video!

[@theinkcompass]

I'm glad you liked it 😊

[@user-zu3zn8xv9u]

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[@theinkcompass]

Thank you so much!

[@XxXInf3CTeDXxX]

you are incredibly underrated! I just liked, subscribed, and I'm commenting to hope that it helps your video and channel get recommended to more people!

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🥰

[@bianca6176]

Welp this came at handy at the right time. Love your model and thank you so much for this video ❤❤❤❤

[@theinkcompass]

I'm glad the video helped you ^^

[@Elwolfshy]

I love the the model!!!!! Thanks for the vid!!

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you 🥰

[@skynixart]

Holy heck I love the aesthetic of your videos! Also your vtuber model is awesome!!!

[@theinkcompass]

Thank you so much! I worked really hard to make this video very pretty to look at ✨ Also, I loved your channel by the way!!!

[@colinehasaki]

Thank you so much 💖

[@theinkcompass]

I'm glad you liked it ^^

[@MossyDroid]

This was such a helpful video, thank you !!

[@theinkcompass]

I'm happy to help! 😊

[@VoidStaresback]

This was really helpful! Thank you!

[@theinkcompass]

I'm happy to help! 🥰

[@starlilybud]

i love your entire aesthetic omg… awesome video!! very helpful!

[@theinkcompass]

I'm so glad you liked it 🥰

[@anamariefalk3796]

I'm curious what sized canvas you use, bc that's something I struggle with for some reason

[@theinkcompass]

Hey! I usually use a canvas 3300x2550 pixels with 300 dpi but it varies quite a bit. If there are more details and stuff I'll just make it bigger, but that's the base I use ^^

[@nastasmakarow6079]

I've tried to make a refs of my OCs for SOOOO MANY times. But it's so over boring to me it's easier to commission someone T0T

[@theinkcompass]

Yeah ref sheets are definitely not for everyone hahah They can be really boring as hell

[@backgroundcharacter7178]

cool art, but the spacing is bothering me a little bit for some reason...