SunnyIris-Sage

References are something that artists have been using for years and years. They range from live models to photos to models/miniatures used to study light. When I draw, I usually use photographic references, so the bulk of what the article is going to talk about will be based on my experiences with photos. While they are not the end all be all--they are very useful when you can't build a model, have someone pose for you, or can't go out in the woods and look for what you need. Why Use References? Using photographic references will help you learn to "see". If you are stuck on drawing a hand, what do you do? Do you look at your own hand to hel