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In this video I'll explain what sort of pictures make good reference photos- and which ones don't! I'll then explain how you can adjust and interpret them to the best effect, along with other tips regarding the planning of your piece.
Stay tuned all the way through as I'll be announcing a new giveaway winner!
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Email for the giveaway winner: claudiasketchesgiveaway@outlook.com
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Time stamps:
Choosing a reference photo:
-Lighting: 1:06
-Focus & Resolution: 3:30
-Pose, Angle & Crop: 4:49
-The subject's environment:
-Ambiguity: 9:02
Adjusting and interpreting a reference:
-Composition (balance, rule of thirds, lead/nose room, golden ratio): 10:07
-Goals for your piece- promoting & improving areas: 13:35
-Editing (contrast, saturation): 14:21
-Focus & detail: 15:02
-Knowing when you're finished: 17:32
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Mentioned videos & related videos:
-(Footage of sketching this piece): Accurately transferring an outline sketch: https://youtu.be/-4H27jkOY5s
-How to Draw a Realistic Dog: https://youtu.be/QBuxoWHXtOA
-How to Draw Realistically: https://youtu.be/2iaeDbiZ-x8
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References & examples:
-Photos of this dog and how I cropped and adjusted them: https://imgur.com/a/aMNfd
-Example of a blurry macro shot that would limit your expression of the piece: https://pixabay.com/en/ladybug-insect-macro-1865013/
-Example of a high contrast image with loss of detail & form due to areas of over and underexposure: https://pixabay.com/en/tit-bird-fly-berries-rowanberries-1278641/
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Materials:
*Clairefontaine Pastelmat (dark grey:) https://amzn.to/2Gh1XX1
*Faber-Castell Polychromos: https://amzn.to/2GgjjmB
*Derwent Drawing Pencils: https://amzn.to/2GiCAzW
*Caran d’Ache Pablos: https://amzn.to/2I9D8c0
*Caran d’Ache Luminance White: https://amzn.to/2Gngyfy
*Zest-It Pencil Blend: https://amzn.to/2J0nOQ0
*Derwent Artists Black & White: https://amzn.to/2J0Wf9c
Brush and Pencil Titanium White & Touch Up Texture
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Music: Scapes- Silent Partner
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