tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925048028395203452.post4346107949525313296..comments2024-02-02T05:52:59.817-05:00Comments on The DOODLES, DESIGNS, and aRT of CHRISTOPHER BURDETT: Using ReferenceChristopher Burdetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17006535822300071138noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925048028395203452.post-74657247563935240042011-01-26T21:48:12.328-05:002011-01-26T21:48:12.328-05:00@Tristan: Thanks! We all have made the same mistak...@Tristan: Thanks! We all have made the same mistake thinking some how using every tool at our disposal is cheating. When it is really only yourself you are cheating by not using reference. It is not like the reference paints or draws for you, you still have to put the time and effort in. Live and learn! Glad you liked the post and feel to pass it along, I hope others can find it useful!Christopher Burdetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006535822300071138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925048028395203452.post-71793198941573961682011-01-26T18:47:59.813-05:002011-01-26T18:47:59.813-05:00This is a great article! I hear all the time from ...This is a great article! I hear all the time from amature and wana be artists how proud they are to never use references. They treat it like cheating! You explain well how much having some real life item to look at to get details and lighting right makes your work 1000% better and more real looking! Thank You! I will pass this on to others!Tristan Alexanderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05936915388418287612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925048028395203452.post-55980297423926296432011-01-26T15:16:24.005-05:002011-01-26T15:16:24.005-05:00@ Alonso: You are very welcome... it took awhile t...@ Alonso: You are very welcome... it took awhile to get back to, but it was on my list. Imaginative Realism is a very important and informative book, there is no way Gurney could do his masterpieces without reference and only a fool would expect him to be able to.<br /><br />As far as when do I take photos I ALWAYS come up with an idea or ideas first. I plan things out with rough thumbnails or just spend some time getting my thoughts together and then get the camera out. I will shot what I planned out and any relevant variations as well as things that might occur to my wife (she is usually holding the camera) or myself once props are in hand and the lights are on. I talk about this a little in a post I did last week: http://christopherburdett.blogspot.com/2011/01/warriors-of-poison-dusk-process.html<br />Always have a plan first, it saves so much time and energy!<br /><br />@sirithduriel: You are very welcome! :) Glad you like my weapons, always looking for more!Christopher Burdetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17006535822300071138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925048028395203452.post-21540682853924332042011-01-26T14:49:38.438-05:002011-01-26T14:49:38.438-05:00Many thanks for the explanation and examples! It e...Many thanks for the explanation and examples! It emphasises the importance of reference nicely.<br /><br />Nice collection of weapons ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6925048028395203452.post-8706166662818510812011-01-26T14:14:37.996-05:002011-01-26T14:14:37.996-05:00Thank you VERY much!! I really appreciate you taki...Thank you VERY much!! I really appreciate you taking the time to come back and explain this. (and you're willingness to post your reference, which you were reluctant to, makes it all a lot more clear)<br /><br />Really interesting point about how having the reference opens up your mind to using depth more dynamicly, and not being afraid of foreshortened limbs. <br /><br />Patrick over at Ninja Mountain recommended Greg & Tim Hindelbrandt: Tolkein Years as a great example of professionals using reference. <br />I need to track down my Imaginative Realism, he had a part about using your reference without your final image feeling like a snapshot. <br /><br />So at what point do you create the reference (for humanoids)? Do you thumb 1st, or reach for the camera first? <br /><br />Thanks for the great post!Alonsohttp://monotremedreams.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com