How to use references by plexusdynasty, literature
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How to use references
Ever had a beautiful drawing in mind but you can't make it look right on paper? This is where references come in. Different levels of artists use references in a different way because it depends on the amount of knowledge the artist has to work with.
Some basic notes
Using a reference doesn't always mean anatomy or pose. It can be anything from colors to backgrounds.
If someone has a picture with a similar pose, please note that they probably did not copy from you as you're not the person who came up with the pose and other people can think of it too. (unless it's obviously traced when it's overlapped)
You can have still life references
PE: Tips for Blending with Markers by Khallandra, journal
PE: Tips for Blending with Markers
Artists Toolbox
Introduction
This article is to give some handy tips and tricks for blending with alcohol based markers (Copic, Pantone, Tria, etc). The majority of the article is demonstrated using Copic markers, but the techniques used can be applied to the different marker types.
Papers
Marker papers come in many shapes and sizes. The common ones are:
Bleedproof / Bleedfree Marker Paper - 70 gsm paper which is thin and has a right side and a 'wrong' side, often comes in pads of 50 sheets and is quite cheap.
Manga Drawing Pad - 250gsm paper which is thick and textured, often comes in pads of 10-20 or as single sheets, can be expensive.
Jap
PE: Tools for taking care of Copic Markers by Khallandra, journal
PE: Tools for taking care of Copic Markers
Artist's Toolbox
Introduction
After purchasing some Copic markers they can be a little intimidating on how to look after them. The ideas put forth in this article may also be useful for other brands of refillable markers, but always consult the product's webpage for tips and tricks on how to maintain them.
Firstly, these are the official resources: Downloadable Resources in PDF format or Copic AU FAQ which are the official methods for performing the tasks mentioned below.
:note: Note: For best care of markers be careful when replacing and refilling as it is easy to damage markers further, try not to leave the nib removed for a prolonged per