How to Draw from Reference PROPERLY like RossDraws
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- Опубликовано: 30 июл 2024
- Heya! - Today i'll be teaching you guys how to draw from reference properly! Sometimes art references feel too complex to draw from, but i'll teach you drawing techniques on how you can break it down into simple shapes. From working in the film/game industry for 8+ years as a character designer and concept artist, here are my golden tips! If you have no idea how to use references in your art, this is your vid! Hope you enjoy it 🤘
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Just what I needed...A "How to draw like RossDraws" by RossDraws himself.
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The argument against references has always made me roll my eyes. Just look at Norman Rockwell, one of the greatest painters of our time. So many of his big, famous paintings were tracings using a projector of photographs that he had taken, and then he'd go in and add stylistic embellishments. It's a completely legitimate method of constructing pieces.
Agreed! I mean, Drew Struzan did the same thing, you still have to have talent to make the finished product look good!
Whoooaaaaa I never knew that!!!!
no one understands art
Other artists: apologize for a controversy and then keep it under the rugs
Rossdraws: retells it to reinforce a message and takes full accountability
@@annaku_lickaliciousteetee It's simple courtesy ;) and you actually show some appreciation for the other artist by mentioning them by name so others can find them and their resources, too.
@@annaku_lickaliciousteetee The rules are as what you've said, but the implementation is very loose so far. I think that's mainly because of how much trending platforms artists can use in this era, with Instagram and Pinterest as such (other than online portofolio website that only visited by creators). That allow artists, amateur or veterans to enjoy more exposure within lay-people's society, but that brings hassle too.
IMHO for references taken from Instagram Explore, it should be okay to not even notify the owner's account let alone suggesting to pay as long the artist create something with his / her own signature style and maybe with some extra additions. Because if the photos can be found there, their accounts must not be private anyway... Because the thing is, if we bring that up, despite of moral courtesy and good will, some jerks among them will instead ask to be paid out of lame excuses like privacy and rights and stuffs. And you know when that happens they will play hard to get and demand for ridiculous non-negotiable amount of money which they don't deserve. That breeds controversy.
I think the safest way now especially if an artist on the way of getting big is to gather references from stock photos sites that has "commercial or personal use" tag for every images.
I always think it's funny that the artistic community is so outraged when it comes to copying yet they are so selective on what is okay.
Copying 1 picture? BAD!
Copying a bunch of different objects and combining them to make your own? Perfectly fine.
I could 1:1 copy a Ross Draws picture and everyone will boo and hiss.
But if I copy from MANY different pictures and combine them, it becomes "original".
I can steal the face from one model, the chest from another model, the hair from another model, the clothing from one manufacturer, etc. until I've created a collage of different references to create my end result and NO one will care that I copied from 10 people. It's only taboo if I copy from 1 person and I think that's dumb because it implies that 1 person you copied from didn't copy anyone themselves when you know dang well they did, even if they don't realize it.
IMO do what you need to do to become a better artist. No one is original. Don't break the law or steal. Screw the taboo.
@@SarcasticData I think the issue is more what you claim the piece to be once it's finished/how you give credit rather than how many references you use. Like using one reference and calling it your "own idea"/not crediting a reference would only be okay if the drawing changed some of the details (clothing, face, character, palette, setting etc). But using one reference (ex: one of Ross' pieces), redrawing it with exactly the same details, and not crediting their work as the reference would be considered copying (which can sometimes get you into legal issues).
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This style of video is much more interesting to me... more chill, less screaming and some pro tips. Nice vibes.
He doesn't scream in his videos...
@@princessthyemis Probably meant the color dodge time sessions.
SCREAMS
i don’t know why, it wasn’t even that funny
but that turtle cracked me up
IKR? it was like an opposite jump scare !
Me too!🤣
it actually startled me lmao
Rossdraws is my biggest inspiration I’m glad I found him years ago
Is this some kind of SamDoesArts setup? 😂Ross’ calmness reminds me of him
SamDoesArts has stated in some of his videos that he's a fan of ross's art. Might be that.
Ross reminds me of the original calm artist. I'll leave it up to you to find that 'reference'.
Saying using references is cheating is just saying; You can't draw humans cuz you didn't create them...
I legit needed this! I was about to get on iPad and start drawing an OC!
I'll admit I am not the biggest fan of Ross, especially after some things he has chosen to do, but I do love how he owns up to past mistakes and how skilled he truly can be which is clearly shown in the video. The biggest thing I would add as a novice myself is for all other novice/beginners or even more advanced artists, is to remember to keep practicing. You won't be able to just go from reference to finished piece in your first go. Keep doing it over and over and eventually, you will be able to take that reference to a finished piece.
0:56 probably the most adorable picture of Milo sitting in the box
I love your art so much, I can’t. It gives me joy at enjoying , despair at the fact that my art doesn’t look like this, and inspiration to improve and get closer to this pro level
Bad anatomy + decent art = ✨my art✨
Lol that is relatable tho 😅
Bad anatomy+gorgeous painting skills=my art (fr tho, my bad anatomy makes everything look off)
@@hakujoudaidraws2633 ikr anatomy is hard and if you have bad anatomy your drawings look like crap 😒
shit anatomy + absolutely shit drawing = ✨my art✨
The Thumbnail looks awfully similar to an Ethan Becker style thumbnail
Lol yea
They are friends, so yeah i'm not surprised that artists are inspired by other artists.
@@peachesnscreams9325 Yep
i was just pointing it out, i dont have a problem with the thumbnail in anyway lol
Yeah. I knew that something was familiar
Dude, I hope you don't change. I love all your works and it inspires tons of people to do what they do best. So, all in all, on behalf of my friends who look up to you, thank you, for sharing all this. I hope you achieve everything you want to achieve buddy. We're all rooting for you.
There are so many things I learned. I wish this came out sooner. Still better to learn now than never. Thx !
I keep coming back to this video. You really do simplify everything like no other. Thank you, Ross! I really learn so much from you.
What you said in this video can really ease the painting process for me especially when it's about blocking the shapes from big to medium to small and not get lost in details
And reduce the tension I get just because I want my art to look like the reference photo and so instead I should paint it the way I like in my own art style
Thanks a lot Ross 😘🌹
I always love it when Ross uploads after my school day is done. I can just lay on my bed, close my eyes, meditate on some art tips, then accidentally fall asleep from exhaustion
I started "studying" from LoL Splasharts! I saw your Video a huge while ago with some artists from LoL! And I was so fascinated how great they are.
So I challenged myself to draw some Splasharts, and it helped me a lot to understand what/why they doing it.
Thank you for your great tips!
omg this is really good! finally understood how to simplify when using references. and the showcases from the bootcamp look really nice. i really gotta get in that bootcaaaaaamp
I see a reference as helping hand or sometimes a recipe like a cook for my art or watching a how to draw using references 😋
Thank You! I needed this so badly.
I'm more of a 3d artist than a 2d artist but the lessons still apply here, and I just love the videos, super talented man!
FYI when you say "And I'm just going to render. Be right back!" that's like saying "Okay I'm going to do the part of the drawing that takes it from amateur to professional and I'm going to keep that a secret. Be right back with the finished product!"
I needed this today thx
The hell that sea turtle doing ....love the video Ross , especially the blocking in 10 shapes part
The sea turtle is vibing
I gotta say Ross, I've been following you since your intro video! And my God your videos have improved so much man! They're fun and educational. You've improved so much as an artist and video creator! Keep it up :)
Love you Ross. You inspire me every day. Keep up the amazing work! ❤️
I've been out of touch with drawing for a bit, I really did need to see this video to remind me to get back to my roots
Thanks Ross ,really helpful.
Rossdraws videos really helped me on understanding digital art more. Thx Ross and stay safe
Your new workspace is so much nicer now. Love the look
New fan, I liked how you could use shapes to make easier to sketch, never thought of that !
Thank you SO MUCH for breaking it down this way. Simplifying your reference is definitely a great rule!!!! 🥰🙌🏾
Ahhhh, I love how the piece turned out! ✨💕✨💕 Gj Ross, thanks for having me 😇
this was incredibly useful. I just finished implementing step 2 and it's already looking sooooo much better. Thank you!! ❤❤
This is so inspiring thank you!!! I love the point that you made at the end about making things your own!
Thank you rossdraws. You are and always will be an inspiration. References are cool. But knowing how to use them is cooler
This helped me so much. A really useful video! Thank you!
Loved all these points!! I'm going to write them in my drawing sketchbook!
i'm literally in love this helped so much❤️❤️
This was quite helpful, thanks for sharing your experience with us to help improve our skills! 😊
I love Ross' art style. It's so unique, I was scrolling through my Instagram, saw one of his posts and immediately went like, 'Oh this is Ross' style.'
Rossdraws is my biggest inspiration on drawing, im so happy I found his channel
So proud of you!!
And another super good video from Ross Draws 😊😌 I love it
Thank you for this
Rare to find good advices about using references
That ending was something else, BRAVO 👏👏👏
I just love the lighting
this was really amazing thanks! and u CRACKED me up when u got to the cat plus the sound fx and the photo of a cat breaking physics lolol I literally LOLed ur so funny I love u lol 😂
Your new office looks amazing!
you are so talented that you make it look easy
Thank you so much...I learned new ways on how to improved my arts🤗🤗
Thank you so much I love your art
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*My drawings look good until i flip the canvas*
Omg ikr
Your brain is funny
you should flip the canvas early while sketching before rendering.
@@beowulf7893^ this do it literally every 5 minutes
@@xMckingwill that's a good thing. Good job. Keep it up
Great vids as always! Your content helps me loads. And your art is great! Wish I discovered you a few years ago. 😅
The king has come to save my art
Lol I'm having a bad day and this comment really tickled me and made me smile, so thank you for that my lad
@@huimang94 glad to hear that and hope you have a better day tomorrow 😊
This man has so much knowledge
The people that says "Don't use a reference" aren't artists, they don't know the struggle of copying reality in a made up fiction that supposed to resemble reality.
This is wonderful. I have been struggling to use references correctly but this definitely helps.
I still can’t figure out how he lays down the base color and builds off of it without it bleeding over other colors though
Arigato Sensei... I learned a lot... It help me improve on my art learning...
Your advice is very nice i appreciate it
Wow this is beautiful
ITS AMAZINGGGGGGGG, THANKYOUUU
Thanks you for this!!!!!!!
Ahh how lovely😌
Thank you! ♥️✨
Rossdraws an excellent job !!!
The light on that cat at the end was amazing
My mind: I think I get it!
My hand: *No u don’t.*
you are amazing artist i wish you the best
Informative and highly essential.
Thank you for everything! ^^
thank youuuu this soo usefuuuul
how did u make it look so easy ;; the sketch already perfect
8:49
Sometimes I'm afraid that ross will hit the screen accidentally xD
I was not ready for the turtle dance. 🤣🤣🤣
I was just in art block now I feel like I can conqure anything!
Stands in awe
Lmao 5:49 this is so random and funny🤣. I love it!
Nice video lad
I’m about to do this
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I looove IT 😃
Legend
YOU BEST!!!!!
Nice!
Love how it jumps from simple rendering to completely full rendering just from color dodge at the end.
cool thiis will be usefull!
The whole process looks very simple and artistic I can do that 🤩🤩
But..... after the end result, howwwww
I just wanted to ask and I'll delete this after its answered but will the camp still be available from lesson 1 even though I joined late? And is it a forever thing where I'm allowed to replay it over and over again?
5:50 Pls I was not ready for that ✋😂
Thank you
love it
RossDraws is unbelievable!
RossDraws draws like a professional!
Or is he a professional?
The “taking a reference and making it your own” has been hard for me. I’m not a photo copier but I struggle with the need to make it look as close to the reference as possible. So I really needed to hear that advice.
Breaking down pieces by artists you like & want to emulate with angles and shapes can also help you develop your own style- if you can figure out what elements of a piece you like (style, composition, etc) you can incorporate them into your own work. The more reference you do this with the more you train your brain to make good art 😄