Where to find references for art! Sharing all my sources and tips 🎨

[@elizabetholivas5781]

Old post cards are also wonderful references. Thank you for your wonderful resources.

[@KatieMoody]

Ooh yes, I once scanned in a whole load of vintage postcards on my Patreon! They have such a lovely vintage vibe to them too 😊 thank you for watching!

[@marielouiseweeksb33attitud33]

Thanks Katie. A lot of food for thought here. I’m not sure if this fits in your list but studying The Masters. Screen grab scenes from Movies.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, those are such a great suggestions! I definitely think studying the Masters can teach us so much, and the composition of movie stills are great to practice too! There's a site called FilmGrab I recommend for these! 😄

[@guillaumedeschamps4566]

Google maps and live camera feeds, i would never thought about that ! THANK YOU !

[@KatieMoody]

Oh my pleasure! So many options -- enjoy! 😄

[@catherinetindall4034]

I always look forward to your videos. Your voice is very confident and clear and easy to listen to. Sometimes I play your older ones in the background when I need inspiration. Thank you for sharing your knowlege.

[@KatieMoody]

Oh that's incredibly kind, thank you so much! I really appreciate it 🥰

[@ateana_lenn]

thank you for all these references. I love the google maps/live cams idea :D

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 🥰 Hope you enjoy drawing from maps and live cameras 😄

[@KathleenMcKinstry]

Another wonderful and enjoyable video Katie! All of your videos are well worth watching whether it is something of interest or not. There is always something to learn from you because you share so much of your knowledge and experience!!❤❤❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much, Kathy 🥰 I appreciate you watching and commenting, as always! 💜

[@KathleenMcKinstry]

@@KatieMoody …. I know it’s important to leave you and anyone else I watch comments, I just wish I could create like you 🥰

[@katienelsonartist]

References are a huge part of my sketchbook practice as well, even if its just for a concept that ill use my own imagination to jump off from. It takes a lot of the pressure off and makes my sketchbook practice much more enjoyable. Great video!

[@KatieMoody]

Such a great way to use them, Katie! Yes I totally agree about it taking the pressure off! 😄💛

[@reneechelsawatercolors]

I love the idea of referencing your own art to redo a past painting. Might have to try that soon! I love being a member of Patreons, as a mother of young children, the decision fatigue is REAL 😂

[@KatieMoody]

Oh I bet!! Thanks so much for watching 🥰

[@karendirmish2696]

Thank you YOU are a wonderful teacher! Young and excited about your Art journey, when I watch your videos I always want to go to my art room and get busy! I’m older than I was and love new challenges, love learning, and love art! Thanks for sharing and I learn from you! Karen Dirmish, learner

[@KatieMoody]

Oh thank you so much Karen, this is such a wonderful comment to read to start my week off well! 🥰 I love that you are embracing learning and having fun with creating! 💜

[@C0raBr0wn]

Drawing from reference bridges the gap between observation and memory. To work from memory, you need plenty of images in your memory bank. Working from reference helps to fill it up. Someone in the comments already suggested it, but I would add the work of the masters as great references. The goal isn't to make an exact copy, but to learn why you admire that artist, and think of ways to bring those qualities to your own work.

[@KatieMoody]

Oooh yes that's such a great point, we fill our memories with the scenes that we observe and can then reference! And yes I totally agree, it's amazing what we can pick up when doing master studies - something I need to make more time for! Thanks so much for sharing 🥰

[@ChantelleArts]

holiday photos are perfect for references, especially since I always take far too many haha 😂

[@KatieMoody]

Hahaha yes so true! 🤣

[@crystalipock9725]

Katie! Thanks so much for all the wonderful ideas. I am going to check out the Morten Hilmer livestream and pull out my vacation photos from Australia to spark some art projects. I know I have some photos from the Victoria Gardens and other great memories to draw from that holiday! I appreciated ALL of your additional suggestions as well. I have enjoyed using mapcrunch but haven't attempted street view on google maps (what a good idea!) I am maybe going to venture out and finally join a patreon too! I am a hobbyist, so I am quite nervous about taking the next step in my painting adventures. I just starting my learning in the last year and a half and I have a long, long way to go! I am enjoying it so much, though. Thanks again for the jewels of info. Have a lovely week; looking forward to your next video.

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much Crystal, so glad you found it helpful! Your vacation photos sound amazing, Australia is so beautiful! Totally understand about the nerves and vulnerability to take the next step with art, but I bet you won't regret it! It's amazing how much we can learn from others and find so much enjoyment too. Happy to hear you are having fun with it all, enjoy creating! 🥰

[@PaulaScardamalia]

Great ideas and suggestions/references. Thinking about other resources, print catalogs and magazines...the few that still exist. My husband gets Hemmings Motor News filled with all kinds and years of cars in different colors and angles. We get a bird and flower magazine with great photos. Of course, those would be copyrighted but for studies and sketchbooks... Certain museum collections, not of art but of objects... Fun!

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much Paula, excellent suggestions! Magazines are such a great resource for a variety of subjects - I have to say cars are one topic I shy away from 🤣

[@ViviGonzalezArt]

Wonderful video Katie! Thank you ❤❤❤

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 💛

[@creativewah]

Wonderful video! Thank you for sharing so many great reference ideas! ❤❤❤

[@KatieMoody]

My pleasure, thank you for watching! 💜

[@marianastern3214]

Thank you Katie, you are a great teacher and always inspire me to do more art! great ideas in this video! 🌸

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much Mariana, so kind of you 🥹💜

[@susanvandermerwe-bc9qo]

Thanx, luv your art

[@KatieMoody]

Thank you so much! 😊