Is it YOU or Your REFERENCE?

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[@joandrennan7871]

You hit the nail on so many heads with these comments. After 25 years of painting I thought I was skilled enough to fix all the bad issues of a bad reference photo, but I have been struggling and stubborn enough to keep trying. Ugh. Thank you!

[@ArtByRopri]

Wow So Beautiful Art work Portrait, wishing you a wonderful day, Blessings 💜💐🌹🙏

[@lisairwin9368]

I am frustrated by a recent failed portrait. I struggled with my values, shapes, colors, accuracy…yeah crisis of confidence all right. But you helped me see my reference had a lot to do with it. Thx 😊

[@patrickwelch1010]

Sometimes both. I often make the mistake of using poor photos.
I once painted a dead CEO board room painting. The company gave me a 2 inch photo from the 70's. I should have charged them triple.

[@leonieknowles2832]

Really helpful video, Chelsea. Thank you

[@artistry-lifeart9721]

That's super amazing my friend

[@wendyroseartist2178]

Omg. Absolutely spot on! Omg I needed to hear every word you are saying here. Omg! Thank you so much!

[@magnuswootton6181]

really freakin out there, loved it thanks!

[@travisnobleart]

I have worked on and failed at 9 versions of the same difficult reference that must eventually get done. It's miserable. Solving in the middle does NOT work. I've resorted to willow charcoal study of the subject before coming back.

[@afafyounaki608]

Thank you so much it's really amazing way you are teaching 👍 👍.
I would like to ask you how many brushes you use in this portrait,, thanks a lot 💐

[@cs1291]

Chelsea do you have a specific website you use for license free reference photos?