Hot take, I guess: Using reference isn’t a crutch.
Illustrating without reference isn’t something you should be trying to graduate out of.
Potter, Parrish, Rockwell, Lionni, Keats, Steptoe, and many, MANY other greats used reference.
So should you.
@kyletwebster Holy macaroni..As if educating the world how much it needs art and creativity wasn't enough of a burden
People who are into tech and innovation will hear this person and take her words for granted
@kyletwebster They're turning artists against each other with lies
The same happened to me today.
But when I checked your profile I didn't see the label.
Hi illustrators,
Before you blame your “style”, or “the market”, or any other reason for your lack of work in 2023…
How many art directors did you email over the past year?
It’s a good bet art directors aren’t offering you work because they don’t know you exist.