One of the biggest mistakes I see beginner artists making is not using references.

As a result, their paintings often lack realism, leading to disappointment and a loss of confidence. 😩
If you haven’t been using references for your paintings that makes sense, because you might feel it’s cheating. (I’ve heard many artists pride themselves on painting from imagination)
But here's the truth: references are invaluable tools that can transform your art. Just like the GENIUS artist Leonardo da Vinci, many professional artists rely on references to create realistic paintings. They allow you to 'see' and convey the shapes, values in your subject more accurately.
Do you use references in your art? If so...why?
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[@rosemaryclark610]

yes, I almost always use reference photos, whether it's one or several put together. Some people shame other artists who use photo references. I just don't listen to them. I find that if I don't use references, my mind THINKS it knows what my subject should look like, and it's usually wrong, once I look at an actual photo. Some paintings, it doesn't matter whether or not I use a reference, but for my type of painting, it does. My painting doesn't need to follow it exactly and that's a freedom I often take :) That's a lovely painting Katie!

[@marlonjessicaobando6308]

Wow Katie I’ve never seen you with such a big canvas 😮!!

[@fredamber8238]

If only it were that!

[@saju2423]

It looks a huge canvas. Great painting

[@YourstrulyAnkitaSingh]

But where to get them from ?

[@krispi2012]

Beautiful ❤

[@Classicartist169]

Nice ❤

[@isabellepoynter5193]

I don’t see the “why” here in the comments