time for another little rant about referencing.

I don't hate references. People should look at something when they draw. Photograph or the real thing, it doesn't detract from the skill of the artist in the slightest.

not like tracing or paintovers which I think do. but anyway.

The reason I don't use refs for most drawings is that I like not having them. when I copy body parts or even whole horses, I lose my thread. I can't then 'see' my own, the entire picture in my head. But the picture in my head is only there from observation of photos, reality, etc. The reason I put "No refs" is that when I don't people say "Where are your references, why aren't you linking to them?"
I'm not a thief but things being said like that and notes coming in from trolls etc are getting more numerous for some reason. I am not particularly bothered by them and hate drama BUT I thought I should say this just so its been said. And prove that there really has been effort put in to get it looking like it does, there isn't a short-cut that will ever give the same emotional satisfaction.
So. please stop sending me notes about how you 'can see the traced parts' or 'saw that photo last week' ... every single one that comes it gets more tiring! and it only takes one to make me think maybe there's more people thinking this but not saying it.

Ok that's all, rant over...

So these are the WIPs hope my writing is legible!