Proko - The Reference Sandwich - A Better Way to Use Reference Photos

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The Reference Sandwich - A Better Way to Use Reference Photos

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Christian Bull

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LESSON NOTES

Learn how to get the most from your references with the help of pro artist Christian Bull. He shows you a new way of thinking that strikes a balance between working from observation and working from memory that will improve your art. You’ll start by taking a reference, throwing it out, then creating from your imagination, and then bringing the reference back. This ‘reference sandwich’ method can be a powerful tool for improving your creativity. See how it’s applied and learn more about it in this creature design demo.

Make sure to check out Part 2 for more on the Reference Sandwich!

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Outside the Wire Trailer (Netflix show that he’s worked on recently)
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COMMENTS

Christian Bull

Do you really need references? Join me for the 8th Day of Proko where I show you a better way to use reference photos in my creature design demo.

Kim Thomas

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5yr

That was FUN!

TeResA Bolen

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5yr

I’ve never seen anyone sculpt digitally before - fascinating! I’m seeing some helpful parallels with what I’m learning in Marshall’s Composition Bootcamp, and I appreciate your taking the time to walk us through how you are looking at and thinking about the animal and skeletal references. (Proko team, the ongoing Proko video theme running under Christian’s commentary is extremely distracting 💥)