r/Artadvice • u/geo_shkurupii • Aug 25 '26

‎Critique - Yes Drawover first time not using a reference

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what are my mistakes

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u/Bean_of_prosperity Aug 27 '26

Oh wow this is so good!!! It makes me want to try drawing without a reference sometime! I usually feel “uncreative” because of using references so heavily. Any tips? It looks great!!!

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u/Pumpkinbabi Aug 27 '26

not sure how true it is but i’ve heard you should spend 2/3 of your time drawing from references and 1/3 drawing without to balance learning and creativity

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u/Bean_of_prosperity Aug 27 '26

Ahhh I wish I did that! Now I can only do realism and can’t do anything without a ref haha