Steal Like An Artist, Using References The Right Way!

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Жыл бұрын

I’ve been considering starting a KZfaq channel for some time now and I thought wny not just start uploading videos and have fun with it.
So here is my very first video, where I walk you through a framework I use to avoid getting art-blocked and create something unique, limiting myself by only using 5 references. If you want to see more of my work. Below are links to my social media accounts.
My hacked IG account: / mr_koldbrew
New IG account: / mr_koldcoffee
Tiktok account: / mr_koldcoffee
Credits:
www.maggieagency.com/division...
www.pinterest.ph/gabyybabyyy/...
/ samdoesarts
/ aveline_stokart
son_youn_ju...
Music:
Then I go - Damma Beatz - www.epidemicsound.com/track/g...

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@farahfaqir3398 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing your process! As a newbie to art it's always reassuring seeing you don't have to use imagination but take inspiration from many references to create your own piece! This was amazing!!

@samstredinov8430 21 күн бұрын

Ok, firstly HOW IS THIS YOUR FIRST KZfaq VIDEO?! Secondly, these tips are so helpful and you explained in a clear and simple manner. Finally, YOU DESERVE WAY MORE SUBSCRIBERS

@OdeToAphrodite Жыл бұрын

I've seen a lot reference tips that are a bit overcomplicated and sometimes not that effective, but this one sure is useful!!! Thanks ✌️🙏.

@SeptikosKranion 9 күн бұрын

This is very useful, thanks for sharing!

@davidjohn6253 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You’re soo inspiring and a good teacher! Thank you 🙏🏾

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! ♥..

@nicoletorres4146 7 ай бұрын

OMG THIS IS AMAZING

@phant00m1 Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate. The explanation and the end result are both great. Wish You a good time mastering your craft 🙂

@seiorai_art Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid! You have nooo idea how long I felt guilty about doing this tbh, since the "oldschool" way was that using reference is bad haha!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! ❤ but nowadays, references is a must to improve. even the greats use references to create something new 🤯😁.. and thank you for the sub and support!! 🥰..

@rairachan2640 Жыл бұрын

It was never old school it's more like an advise that some beginner artists got from relatives and friends that "know art." In fact the old masters (even musicians, poets and writers) used references and "copied". And many times they were praised for "copying" a previous famous artist. A good example of that is John Singer Sargent.

@seiorai_art Жыл бұрын

@@rairachan2640 Yes and no, I remember being on a couple of "pro artist" forums, places where the likes of Marta Dahlig would post, and generally everything I heard was that referencing was stealing and you were severely frowned upon haha!

@rairachan2640 Жыл бұрын

@@seiorai_art oh then maybe you're right! I guess we just had different experiences. When I learned history of art in (not a flex everyone where I live studies that) I noticed how artists used some technics that today some will consider copying. Anyways it's good to know that even some masters "copied". 😊

@seiorai_art Жыл бұрын

@@rairachan2640 Can't attest for art school, never attended. But I know every old master drew from life references, heck even Mona Lisa is a life referenced drawing ^^ So we're ok haha!

@skullwund8676 6 ай бұрын

I love how you talk and explain things also you are really good at art

@Lydzo Жыл бұрын

I’ll definitely try this out, haven’t really tried to actually observe and combine different styles together so thank you KB!!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Try it! and thank you for watching 🥰..

@sudeepathanapathy314 Жыл бұрын

This might be the best video out of all your other videos

@motakkaxd9066 Жыл бұрын

Napakagaling kabayan!

@IllustrateLawYT Жыл бұрын

❤ Remember me when you hit a million K.B! 🎉 x

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Hahaha really? a million? that's wishful thinking but.... I will definitely remember you 😍🥰

@IllustrateLawYT Жыл бұрын

@@KBCalvelo nah man, the content you make is literally what I type into the search bar, the influences you have are so current / relevant, I love that you're sharing your art journey with us and showcasing different courses and challenges - it's 10/10 for me, honestly! 🥳🥳🥳

@madangopalpaul6534 10 ай бұрын

Loved it bro! Just what i needed right now 💞 Subbed 🫰

@Aeghite Жыл бұрын

Great advice and awesome artwork! 😊 I use similar techniques in my drawing process. Also very good editing. I hope you continue doing these videos.

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! hope it helps 😄😁I needed to hear that! 🥰 I will, and just truly hoping for the best!

@sarcasm2k Жыл бұрын

Hi KB. This was really good. Both the drawing and what you said. Can't agree enough, credit your references! Hope to see more!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! will keep posting! 😍🥰..

@Octoboobs 11 ай бұрын

If anyone is still struggling with this workflow, I would suggest adding thumbnail step (before or after reference collection stage). Great video, thanks for sharing!

@arsov9885 Жыл бұрын

Many Thanks. Great piece of an art.

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🥰..

@MrsClarissa3112 Жыл бұрын

I am so happy I found this channel!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰 glad you're happy.

@lucylume Жыл бұрын

I've been in such an art block and struggling lately and this is exactly the kind of thing I needed. Great advice, perfectly explained and you're art is incredible. Thank you for sharing xxxx

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰

@ronalddennisisidro7945 3 ай бұрын

New subscriber!

@sloth_cg2277 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. It was very interested!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dayosgfx Жыл бұрын

This is an Amazing tutorial bro...! Keep them coming!! Subscribed!🥰

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! 😍🥰..

@dayosgfx Жыл бұрын

@@KBCalvelo you're welcome man

@yayab6378 Жыл бұрын

🙏 thank you

@bennyleeofcharlotte Жыл бұрын

definitely interested in a sketching tutorial/video! it's the area i struggle the most with

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Sketching tutorial is definitely on my list 😉..

@penguinfromantartica Жыл бұрын

This is very helpful. Thank you.

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am glad it was helpful! 🥰

@Aquila_O_art 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

@mahathi9355 Жыл бұрын

That looks amazing !

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 💗...

@nagitolololol Ай бұрын

thanks!!

@crypto_surrealism Жыл бұрын

Beautiful 👏👏

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🥰..

@TheMrdobleS Жыл бұрын

amazing work! Just subscribed. :D

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! 😍

@kenseasel232 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done man 👍

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! ♥♥

@sarahmarques2937 Жыл бұрын

I fall in love with the first phrase...🥰

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you, for it from Austin Kleon hehe 😉..

@jjvisionartz1471 Жыл бұрын

This actually is sooo helful for me. I believe i dont use references right and i browse way too much to find the perfect one but now i know i dont need to. This is beautiful ❤❤ and will definitely try this😊

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Aww thank you so much! I hope it truly helped! try practicing with two, then 3 until you can use a lot and magically create something new and unique! 🔥🔥🔥

@jjvisionartz1471 Жыл бұрын

@@KBCalvelo ooo thanks i will definitely do that.☺️

@freaky_rits Жыл бұрын

hella underrated sensei 🛐

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

😅🥰..

@RoarTheRapper Жыл бұрын

I used to try and pull together references in order to MAYBE get an idea for a character. That lost me time and money, and usually I never was happy with the new OC I wanted to design. Using sites like Novel AI FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES has been a life saver. Because for a REALLY small fee, cheaper than any commission you could hope to purchase, I can put in all those same prompts, tune and tweak, come to my own conclusion about a piece and then actually use THAT piece as a reference for the artist once I'm absolutely ready to commission them!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Awesome! good and moral way to use AI art by the way 😊😉.. Keep it up! 🔥

@nehasirohi6945 Жыл бұрын

Helpful video 👏👏

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🥰..

@elizabethhackett2081 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@queen_ch3rry Жыл бұрын

Wonderful video with clear and excellent tips! I like to compile mood boards to inspire future arts I plan to do, and like yourself, pick something I like from each one to implement in my work. Though, I do have a question regarding "crediting the reference/sources." Some references I like to learn from on Pinterest do not source back to the creator/artist because they were uploaded from someone else. What would someone do in this case, to "thank" their muse? Asking for myself and basically anyone else who has run into this problem!

@penguinfromantartica Жыл бұрын

Reverse image search

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Hey there! thank you so much! 😍 I usually do reverse image searches hehe or if I can't find the model or original, I will just message directly the one who posted it and ask for the the creator profile. Sometimes, when I really can't find the creator, I just post it on Instagram and add on my description saying "I can't find the creator, please comment if you know who made this", something like that. Hope this helps 😅

@sikfreeze Жыл бұрын

Wow

@harshithasanthoshinivengal3660 Жыл бұрын

Ur just amazing. I just want to be like you.

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Awww thank you! 💓

@DexN845 Ай бұрын

What If I want to do comic art

@ritchiart Жыл бұрын

YOOO shee looks cute as hell! awsome video

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😍

@sayurifrance Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can you explain why you chose pink as the color to paint the shadows in multiply mode? In general, what would determine the color you use to paint on this layer?

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I used pink because it blends well with the environment and time of the day. Brown and red colors for the shadows work well in a mid-day environment. While purple and pink work in the evening when the sun will set. 😅

@sayurifrance Жыл бұрын

@@KBCalvelo Great, thank you for this info!

@darienscreationz Жыл бұрын

I drew your first reference 1 year ago. She pops up a lot on Pinterest.

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

beautiful reference 🥰😉..

@meerhawlery470 Жыл бұрын

What’s the tablets for your work?

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

Cintiq 22

@bubbsy1313 Жыл бұрын

What if you use a pin from Pinterest as a reference (a picture of someone) but the person who posted it isn't the original creator and you can't find the original person, how would you credit that reference?

@KBCalvelo Жыл бұрын

You can try using the google feature. Like instead of using the text to search you will use images and google will find the source 😉..